MCP Crypto Price

What is mcp-crypto-price

mcp-crypto-price is a Model Context Protocol (MCP) server developed by truss44 that specializes in delivering comprehensive cryptocurrency analysis. By leveraging the CoinCap API, it provides real-time price data, market analysis, and historical trends in an easy-to-understand format. This server is particularly useful for anyone interested in keeping up with the fast-paced world of cryptocurrencies, offering insights into current prices, market dynamics, and historical data trends.

How to Use mcp-crypto-price

To start using mcp-crypto-price, you need to configure it within your Claude Desktop environment. Follow these steps to integrate the server:

1. Edit your Claude Desktop configuration file:

   • On MacOS, navigate to: ~/Library/Application Support/Claude/claude_desktop_config.json
   • On Windows, locate: %APPDATA%/Claude/claude_desktop_config.json

2. Add the following configuration:

   {
     "mcpServers": {
       "mcp-crypto-price": {
         "command": "npx",
         "args": ["-y", "mcp-crypto-price"]
       }
     }
   }
   

3. Optional: Enhance with a CoinCap API Key: For increased rate limits, you can add an API key to your configuration:

   {
     "mcpServers": {
       "mcp-crypto-price": {
         "command": "npx",
         "args": ["-y", "mcp-crypto-price"],
         "env": {
           "COINCAP_API_KEY": "YOUR_API_KEY_HERE"
         }
       }
     }
   }
   

4. Launch Claude Desktop to start accessing real-time cryptocurrency analysis tools.

Key Features of mcp-crypto-price

mcp-crypto-price offers a variety of tools designed to provide in-depth cryptocurrency insights:

• get-crypto-price:

  • Retrieves the current price of any cryptocurrency.
  • Provides 24-hour price changes, trading volume, market cap, and market rank.

• get-market-analysis:

  • Offers detailed market analysis including the top 5 exchanges by volume.
  • Analyzes price variations across different exchanges and volume distribution.
  • Calculates the Volume Weighted Average Price (VWAP).

• get-historical-analysis:

  • Analyzes historical price data with customizable time intervals ranging from 5 minutes to 1 day.
  • Supports up to 30 days of historical data.
  • Provides insights into price trends, volatility metrics, and high/low price ranges.

Sample Prompts:

• "What's the current price of Bitcoin?"
• "Show me market analysis for ETH"
• "Give me the 7-day price history for DOGE"
• "What are the top exchanges trading BTC?"
• "Show me the price trends for SOL with 1-hour intervals"

License: The project is distributed under the MIT License, promoting open and accessible use for developers and enthusiasts alike.

With mcp-crypto-price, staying informed about the cryptocurrency market becomes straightforward and efficient, offering invaluable data for traders, analysts, and enthusiasts.