
CoinGecko Server
An Anthropic MCP server (with OpenAI Function calling compatibility) for the Coingecko Pro API
what is CoinGecko Server?
CoinGecko Server is an Anthropic Model Context Protocol (MCP) server that provides an interface for interacting with the CoinGecko Pro API, allowing users to access cryptocurrency data seamlessly.
how to use CoinGecko Server?
To use CoinGecko Server, install it via npm, set up your environment with the required API key, and configure it with Claude Desktop or OpenAI Function Calling for data retrieval.
key features of CoinGecko Server?
- Paginated list of supported cryptocurrencies
- Coin ID lookup by name or symbol
- Historical price, market cap, and volume data
- OHLC (Open, High, Low, Close) candlestick data
- Local coin cache with refresh capability
use cases of CoinGecko Server?
- Retrieving real-time cryptocurrency prices and market data.
- Analyzing historical price trends for investment decisions.
- Integrating cryptocurrency data into applications using OpenAI.
FAQ from CoinGecko Server?
- What is required to use CoinGecko Server?
You need to install the server, create a
.env
file with your CoinGecko API key, and configure it with your application.
- Can I use CoinGecko Server with OpenAI?
Yes! CoinGecko Server is compatible with OpenAI Function Calling, allowing you to retrieve data through OpenAI's API.
- Is there a limit on API usage?
Yes, please refer to the CoinGecko Pro API documentation for current rate limits and usage guidelines.
CoinGecko Server
A Model Context Protocol (MCP) server and OpenAI function calling service for interacting with the CoinGecko Pro API.
Features
- Paginated list of supported cryptocurrencies
- Coin ID lookup by name or symbol
- Historical price, market cap, and volume data
- OHLC (Open, High, Low, Close) candlestick data
- Local coin cache with refresh capability
Installation
npm install coingecko-server
Environment Setup
Create a .env
file in your project root:
COINGECKO_API_KEY=your_api_key_here
Usage with Claude Desktop
Claude Desktop provides full support for MCP features. To use this server:
-
Install Claude Desktop
-
Add to your Claude Desktop configuration:
- On macOS:
~/Library/Application Support/Claude/claude_desktop_config.json
- On Windows:
%APPDATA%\Claude\claude_desktop_config.json
- On macOS:
{
"mcpServers": {
"coingecko": {
"command": "node",
"args": ["/path/to/coingecko-server/build/index.js"],
"env": {
"COINGECKO_API_KEY": "your-api-key-here"
}
}
}
}
- Restart Claude Desktop
The server provides the following tools:
get-coins
: Get a paginated list of supported coinsfind-coin-ids
: Look up CoinGecko IDs for coin names/symbolsget-historical-data
: Get historical price, market cap, and volume dataget-ohlc-data
: Get OHLC candlestick datarefresh-cache
: Refresh the local coin list cache
Usage with OpenAI Function Calling
import { CoinGeckoService } from 'coingecko-server';
import OpenAI from 'openai';
const openai = new OpenAI();
const coinGeckoService = new CoinGeckoService(process.env.COINGECKO_API_KEY);
// Get function definitions
const functions = CoinGeckoService.getOpenAIFunctionDefinitions();
// Example: Get historical data
const response = await openai.chat.completions.create({
model: "gpt-4-turbo-preview",
messages: [{ role: "user", content: "Get Bitcoin's price history for the last week" }],
functions: [functions[2]], // get_historical_data function
function_call: "auto",
});
if (response.choices[0].message.function_call) {
const args = JSON.parse(response.choices[0].message.function_call.arguments);
const history = await coinGeckoService.getHistoricalData(
args.id,
args.vs_currency,
args.from,
args.to,
args.interval
);
}
Data Types
OHLCData
interface OHLCData {
timestamp: number;
open: number;
high: number;
low: number;
close: number;
}
HistoricalData
interface HistoricalData {
prices: [number, number][];
market_caps: [number, number][];
total_volumes: [number, number][];
}
CoinInfo
interface CoinInfo {
id: string;
symbol: string;
name: string;
platforms?: Record<string, string>;
}
Rate Limits
Please refer to the CoinGecko Pro API documentation for current rate limits and usage guidelines.
License
MIT