What is Etherscan MCP Server?
Etherscan MCP Server is a Go implementation of an Etherscan API client designed for the Model Context Protocol (MCP), enabling LLM applications to access Etherscan blockchain data.
How to use Etherscan MCP Server?
To use the Etherscan MCP Server, clone the repository, set your Etherscan API key as an environment variable, and run the server. It listens on a specified port for incoming requests.
Key features of Etherscan MCP Server?
- Access to Etherscan API V2 with multi-chain support.
- Single API key for over 50 supported chains.
- Various blockchain data retrieval methods including account balances, block information, contract data, gas oracle, token information, and transaction data.
Use cases of Etherscan MCP Server?
- Retrieve account balance information for Ethereum addresses.
- Get details about specific blocks and their rewards.
- Interact with smart contracts to fetch source code or ABI.
- Monitor transaction details and gas prices on the Ethereum network.
FAQ from Etherscan MCP Server?
- What is required to run the server?
You need an Etherscan API key to access the data.
- How do I start the server?
After setting up the environment variable, run
./bin/etherscan-mcp-server
to start the server.
- What types of queries can I make?
You can make natural language queries for account balances, block information, contract interactions, transaction details, and more.
Etherscan MCP Server
A Go implementation of an Etherscan API client for the Model Context Protocol (MCP) that enables LLM applications to access Etherscan blockchain data.
Features
- Access Etherscan API V2 for multi-chain support
- Use a single API key for over 50 supported chains
- Supports various blockchain data retrieval methods:
- Account balances
- Block information
- Contract data (ABI, source code)
- Gas oracle
- Token information
- Transaction data
- And more
Requirements
- Etherscan API key (get from https://etherscan.io/myapikey)
Installation
-
Clone the repository:
git clone https://github.com/huahuayu/etherscan-mcp-server.git cd etherscan-mcp-server
-
Set Etherscan API key env variable:
ETHERSCAN_API_KEY=your_api_key_here
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Build the server:
make build
-
Install the server:
make install # install to /usr/local/bin
Usage
Default Mode (Standard Input/Output)
Run the server using stdin/stdout communication (default mode):
./bin/etherscan-mcp-server
This mode is useful for direct integration with LLM applications that communicate via stdin/stdout.
MCP config:
{
"mcpServers": {
"etherscan-mcp-server": {
"command": "etherscan-mcp-server",
"env": {
"ETHERSCAN_API_KEY": "$your_api_key"
}
}
}
}
Restart cursor and check if it's success:
SSE Mode
Run the server in Server-Sent Events mode:
./bin/etherscan-mcp-server --sse
In SSE mode, the server listens on HTTP and provides an SSE endpoint.
SSE MCP config:
{
"mcpServers": {
"etherscan-mcp-server": {
"url": "http://localhost:4000/sse",
"env": {
"ETHERSCAN_API_KEY": "$your_api_key"
}
}
}
}
Server Options
--sse
: Enable SSE server mode (default is stdin/stdout mode)--port <port>
: Specify the port for SSE server (defaults to PORT env var or 4000)
Connection Endpoints (SSE Mode)
When running in SSE mode, the server provides:
- SSE Endpoint:
http://localhost:4000/sse
Supported Chains
50+ chains supported, plz refer https://docs.etherscan.io/etherscan-v2/getting-started/supported-chains
Example Queries
You can use natural language queries like these:
Account and Balance Information
- "What's the ETH balance of address 0xde0b295669a9fd93d5f28d9ec85e40f4cb697bae?"
- "Show me the token balance for USDT on address 0x123abc... on BSC"
- "How many transactions has 0xvitalik.eth made from this address?"
Block Information
- "Get information about the latest Polygon block"
- "What are the rewards for miners in block 17000000?"
- "Who mined block 16900000 on Ethereum?"
Contract Interaction
- "Show me the source code at 0x1f9840a85d5af5bf1d1762f925bdaddc4201f984"
- "What's the ABI for the USDC contract on Polygon?"
- "Call the balanceOf function of USDT contract with my address as parameter"
Transaction Information
- "Give me details for transaction 0x123456789abcdef..."
- "Has transaction 0xabcdef... been confirmed yet?"
- "What was the gas price used in transaction 0x789abc..."
Gas and Network
- "What are the current gas prices on Ethereum?"
- "What's the recommended gas price for a fast transaction right now?"
- "How many transactions are pending on Ethereum network?"
Token Information
- "Tell me about the LINK token contract"
- "What ERC-721 NFTs does address 0x123... own?"
- "Show recent token transfers for 0xvitalik.eth"
Custom Queries
- "Track all USDC transfers to Binance hot wallet in the last 1000 blocks"
- "Which addresses received the most ETH in block 17000000?"
- "Compare gas usage on Ethereum vs Arbitrum for similar transactions"
Available Tools
The Etherscan MCP Server provides the following tools for accessing blockchain data:
- getAccountBalance - Get the balance of an account on a specific blockchain
- getBlockByNumber - Get block information by block number
- getBlockRewards - Get block rewards by block number
- getContractABI - Get the ABI for a verified contract
- getContractSourceCode - Get the source code of a verified contract
- executeContractMethod - Execute a read contract function
- getGasOracle - Get current gas price oracle output
- getTokenBalance - Get the token balance of an account on a specific blockchain
- getTokenDetails - Get comprehensive token information
- getTransactionByHash - Get transaction details by hash
- getTransactionByBlockNumberAndIndex - Get transaction by block number and index
- getTransactionCount - Get the number of transactions sent from an address
- getTransactionReceipt - Check transaction receipt status
- getTransactionStatus - Check contract execution status
- getTransactionsByAddress - Get list of transactions by address
- getInternalTransactionsByAddress - Get list of internal transactions by address
- getTokenTransfersByAddress - Get list of token transfers by address
- getERC721Transfers - Get list of ERC721 token transfers by address
- getLatestBlockNumber - Get the latest block number
Each tool accepts specific parameters and provides blockchain data in a structured format.
License
MIT