realtime-crypto-mcp-server
A real-time cryptocurrency data provider for Model Context Protocol servers.
what is realtime-crypto-mcp-server?
realtime-crypto-mcp-server is a real-time cryptocurrency data provider designed for Model Context Protocol (MCP) servers, integrating with the CoinCap API to deliver cryptocurrency exchange details and current rates.
how to use realtime-crypto-mcp-server?
To use the server, add the provided configuration to your MCP Client config JSON and ensure you have Node.js 18+ and npx installed. You can then run the server using the command: npx realtime-crypto-mcp-server.
key features of realtime-crypto-mcp-server?
- Detailed cryptocurrency exchange information including volumes, rankings, and trading pairs.
- Fetch current cryptocurrency rates in USD.
- Built-in rate limiting and retry mechanisms for API requests.
- Fully typed with TypeScript for better development experience.
- Compatible with MCP server SDK.
use cases of realtime-crypto-mcp-server?
- Providing real-time cryptocurrency rates for trading applications.
- Integrating cryptocurrency data into financial dashboards.
- Enabling developers to build applications that require up-to-date market information.
FAQ from realtime-crypto-mcp-server?
- What data sources does this server use?
It uses the CoinCap API for real-time pricing and market activity for over 1,000 cryptocurrencies.
- Is there a limit on API requests?
Yes, the package includes built-in rate limiting and retry mechanisms to handle CoinCap API's rate limits.
- What are the prerequisites for running this server?
You need Node.js 18+ and npx installed to run the server.
realtime-crypto-mcp-server
A real-time cryptocurrency data provider for Model Context Protocol (MCP) servers. This package integrates with the CoinCap API to provide cryptocurrency exchange details and current rates.
Features
- Get detailed cryptocurrency exchange information (volumes, rankings, trading pairs)
- Fetch current cryptocurrency rates in USD
- Built-in rate limiting and retry mechanisms for API requests
- Fully typed with TypeScript
- Compatible with MCP server SDK
🚀 Quick Start
To get started, add this configuration to your MCP Client config json:
{
"mcpServers": {
"realtime-crypto": {
"command": "npx",
"args": ["realtime-crypto-mcp-server"]
}
}
}
Prerequisites
- Node.js 18+
- npx
Development
Install dependencies:
npm install
Build the server:
npm run build
Crypto Exchange & Rates Toolkit
This package provides tools to retrieve detailed information about cryptocurrency exchanges and current exchange rates for cryptocurrencies using the CoinCap API.
API Reference
getExchangeDetailsTool
Get detailed information about cryptocurrency exchanges.
Input:
exchange(string): Exchange ID (e.g.,binance,coinbase,kraken)
Example Response: Exchange details for Binance:
Name: Binance
Rank: 1
Volume (USD): $14,789,244,354.70
% of Total Volume: 31.39%
Trading Pairs: 1078
Website: https://www.binance.com/
Last Updated: 4/5/2025, 12:34:56 PM
getRatesTool
Get current exchange rates for cryptocurrencies.
Input:
currency(string): Cryptocurrency ID (e.g.,bitcoin,ethereum,litecoin)
Example Response: Current rate for bitcoin:
Symbol: BTC ₿ Type: crypto USD Rate: $82,821.30
🧠 Data Source
This package uses data from the CoinCap API, a free cryptocurrency market data API that provides real-time pricing and market activity for over 1,000 cryptocurrencies.
⏱️ Rate Limiting
The package includes built-in rate limiting and retry mechanisms to handle CoinCap API's rate limits.
- Maximum 3 retries for rate-limited requests
- Exponential backoff starting at 1 second
📄 License
MIT
👨💻 Author
Mohan Kumar
🙏 Acknowledgements
- CoinCap API for providing cryptocurrency market data
- Model Context Protocol for the MCP server framework
