MCP Server for Crypto Price & Market Data. MCP (Model Context Protocol) is an open standard that allows Large Language Model (LLM) and other AI agents to securely and intelligently interact with external data sources and tools.
MCP Demo with Claude Desktop
claude_desktop_config.json
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node
installed. You can download it from nodejs.org/downloadMCP Server Type | Best For | Setup Details |
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Remote Server (Public, Keyless) | - First-time users, quick tests, and basic queries - Connect instantly without any registration - Subject to shared rate limits, not for heavy use | mcp.api.coingecko.com |
Remote Server (Authenticated) | - Scalable apps, AI agent integrations - Unlocks all tools available under your Demo/Pro plan - Higher, reliable rate limits. Get your API key here | mcp.pro-api.coingecko.com |
Local Server | - Ideal for local development, desktop AI apps - Build/test your AI app even without an active internet connection - Demo/Pro API key to access more tools. Get your API key here | npmjs/coingecko-mcp |
mcp_config.json
file.
mcp_config.json
:
mcp_config.json
:
env
based on your API key tier:
claude_desktop_config.json
: Follow the instructions here to find the file on your system.claude_desktop_config.json
file.https://mcp.api.coingecko.com/sse
https://mcp.pro-api.coingecko.com/sse
- What is the current price of Bitcoin in USD?
- What is the market cap of Ethereum?
- What are the top 3 trending coins on CoinGecko right now?
- What are the top AI coins on GeckoTerminal now?
- What is the floor price of the Pudgy Penguins NFT collection?
- Show me the current top 10 cryptocurrencies by market cap. Include their price, 24h change, and total volume. Display this in an interactive table.
- Generate a 30-day price chart for Ethereum (ETH) against USD, showing both price and trading volume.
- Create a quiz to tell me which cryptocurrency I am based on my personality.
Try it here: claude.ai/public/artifacts - Build a Wordle-style game where the answer is a crypto asset’s name or symbol, like ‘BITCOIN’ or ‘SHIBA’.
Try it here: claude.ai/public/artifacts
Feature | Demo (Guide here) | Pro |
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Rate Limit | 30 calls/min | Starts at 500 calls/min |
Monthly Credits | 10,000 | Starts at 500,000 |
Historical Data | Past 1 year | From 2013 until now |
MCP Tools | Limited access | Full access, including exclusive tools: - Top Gainers & Losers - NFTs Collection Historical Chart - 🔥 Megafilter for Pools - Pools by Category ID |
llms.txt
llms.txt
file at /llms-full.txt. This file gives models context on how to best query our API, ensuring more accurate and efficient data retrieval. We recommend utilizing this in your integrations.
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