coin_api_mcp
The Coin MCP Server is a Model Context Protocol server that provides access to cryptocurrency data from CoinMarketCap. This server enables AI-powered applications to retrieve cryptocurrency listings, quotes, and detailed information about various coins.
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Installation
Difficulty
IntermediateEstimated Time
10-20 minutes
Requirements
Python 3.6 or higherNode.js 18.0.0 or higher+1 more
Installation
Installation
Prerequisites
Please specify required software and versions:Python: 3.6 or higher
Node.js: 18.0.0 or higher
npm: 8.0.0 or higher
Installation Steps
1. Install via Smithery
bash
npx -y @smithery/cli install coin-api-mcp --client claude
2. Build the Server
Clone the repository and build and install the program with your default Python interpreter:bash
git clone https://github.com/longmans/coin_api_mcp.git
cd coin_api_mcp
uv build
uv pip install .
3. Start the Server
bash
python -m coin_api_mcp
Troubleshooting
Common Issues
Issue: Server won't start Solution: Check Python version and reinstall dependencies.Configuration
Configuration
API Key
The server requires a CoinMarketCap API key to function. You can provide it in one of two ways:1As an environment variable:
bash
export COINMARKETCAP_API_KEY=your_api_key_here
2As a command-line argument:
bash
python -m coin_api_mcp --api-key=your_api_key_here
Configuration Example
json
{
"mcpServers": {
"coin-api-mcp": {
"command": "python",
"args": ["-m", "coin_api_mcp"],
"env": {
"COINMARKETCAP_API_KEY": "your_api_key_here"
}
}
}
}
Examples
Examples
Basic Usage
Example in Python
python
import requests
def get_coin_list():
response = requests.get('http://localhost:3000/mcp/listing-coins')
return response.json()
Usage example
coins = get_coin_list()
print(coins)
Use Cases
Retrieving cryptocurrency data for AI applications.
Conducting investment analysis based on market data.
Obtaining detailed information about specific cryptocurrencies.
Calculating market quotes in multiple currencies.
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