Command-line tool for AI agent payments using USDC on Base. Supports direct payments, metered tabs, and x402 protocol integration.
Publisher’s description
What is pay?
pay by pay-skill is open-source Windows software in the finance & crypto category. It is written in Rust.
Installation and requirements
The publisher provides Portable installers for 64-bit Windows. It runs without installation (portable).
Updates and version history
The current version is 0.2.14, released on April 15, 2026. The version history goes back to April 10, 2026: 2 releases, all linked to the official files.
Pros / Cons
Pros
- Open source: the code can be inspected and built by anyone
- Portable: runs without installation
Cons
- No native ARM64 build
In short: pay is an open-source finance & crypto tool for 64-bit PCs.
Is pay safe to download?
- The file is served by github.com, the publisher’s own domain
- The download link uses HTTPS
- A SHA256 hash is published, so you can verify the file:
8200658725C126298B1C4628CC4D225326C7C9A8B80CD6CA33F198A36351FC6D· Open the VirusTotal report for this hash - The link has not been checked yet
- The source code is public
- ExeAtlas does not host, wrap or modify installers
Related guide: How to check a file’s SHA256 hash on Windows
Recent versions
All 2 versions ›| Version | Date | Size | Files |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2.14Latest | April 15, 2026 | — | 64-bit Portable |
| 0.2.2 | April 10, 2026 | — | 64-bit Portable |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id pay-skill.pay -eProgram files (.exe): pay.exe
Related guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Information
- Publisher
- pay-skill
- Category
- Finance & crypto
- Licence
- MIT
- Price
- Free
- Source code
- github.com/pay-skill/pay-cli
- Written in
- Rust
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10
- Architecture
- 64-bit
- Installer
- Portable
- Version
- 0.2.14
- Released
- April 15, 2026
- Added to the catalogue
- April 21, 2026
- Versions listed
- 2
- Website
- pay-skill.com
- winget ID
- pay-skill.pay
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Frequently asked questions
Is pay free?
Yes. pay is open-source software under the MIT licence.
Is pay safe to download?
The download comes from github.com, which belongs to the publisher; ExeAtlas does not host or change the file. Compare its SHA256 hash with the one shown here, or open the VirusTotal report for that hash.
How do I install pay with winget?
Open PowerShell or Windows Terminal and run the winget command shown on this page. winget downloads the official installer and checks its SHA256 hash before running it.
Does pay run on ARM (Windows on Arm)?
There is no ARM64 build; Windows 11 on Arm can run the 64-bit version through emulation.
Where can I download an older version of pay?
The versions page lists all 2 versions with links to their official installer files, back to April 10, 2026.
Can I use pay without administrator rights?
Yes, it is portable: unpack and run it.
What are alternatives to pay?
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