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CoinAPI Official MCP Server
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What is CoinAPI?
CoinAPI real-time and historical cryptocurrency market data — exchange rates, ohlcv, trades, order books, asset and exchange metadata (51+ powerful tools). The official CoinAPI MCP server provides AI agents with standardized access to CoinAPI's services, enabling powerful automation and integration capabilities that enhance developer productivity and streamline workflows.
This official MCP server is maintained and verified by CoinAPI, ensuring reliability, security, and up-to-date functionality. Unlike community-maintained servers, this official integration provides long-term support, comprehensive documentation, and direct vendor assistance. The server is hosted on coinapi.io, guaranteeing secure and reliable access to CoinAPI's services.
Whether you're building AI-powered applications, automating workflows, or enhancing your development tools, the CoinAPI MCP server provides a standardized way to connect AI agents with CoinAPI's extensive platform capabilities. This integration enables natural language interactions with CoinAPI, making it easier than ever to leverage CoinAPI's features through AI assistants like Claude, ChatGPT, and Cursor.
Installation Instructions
Installation Instructions
Add CoinAPI to your MCP-compatible client
https://mcp.md.coinapi.io/mcp1
Go to Settings → Cursor Settings
2
Click "Add new global MCP Server"
3
Paste the MCP configuration into mcp.json and restart
Or manually add to your mcp.json:
{
"mcpServers": {
"coinapi": {
"url": "https://mcp.md.coinapi.io/mcp"
}
}
}CoinAPI MCP Server Capabilities
The official CoinAPI MCP server enables AI agents to:
- Process payments and transactions securely
- Manage payment methods and customer billing
- Handle subscription management and recurring payments
- Generate invoices and payment reports
- Integrate payment workflows into AI-powered applications
- Retrieve and process data from CoinAPI efficiently
These capabilities make it easy for AI agents to work with CoinAPI as part of a larger automation strategy, enabling seamless integration between AI assistants and your existing tools.
Available Tools
The CoinAPI MCP server provides 17 tools for AI agents to interact with the platform. Use the search below to find specific tools.
| Tool Name | Description |
|---|---|
get_all_exchange_rates | Get all current exchange rates for a base asset (e.g. all BTC pairs) |
get_asset | Get details for a specific asset by ID |
get_exchange | Get details for a specific exchange |
get_exchange_rate | Get current exchange rate between a base asset and one or all quote assets |
get_exchange_rate_history | Get historical exchange rate at a specific time or over a period |
get_ohlcv_history | Get historical OHLCV data for a symbol and period (e.g. 5m, 1h, 1 day) |
get_ohlcv_latest | Get latest OHLCV (Open, High, Low, Close, Volume) candle data for a symbol |
get_orderbook_history | Get historical order book snapshot for a symbol |
get_orderbook_latest | Get current order book (market depth) for a symbol |
get_quotes_history | Get historical quote data for a symbol |
get_quotes_latest | Get latest quote (bid/ask) data for a symbol |
get_symbol | Get details for a specific symbol |
get_trades_history | Get historical trade data for a symbol |
get_trades_latest | Get latest trades for a symbol |
list_assets | List all available assets (cryptocurrencies) with optional filtering |
list_exchanges | List all supported exchanges |
list_symbols | List trading symbols (pairs) with optional filter by exchange or asset |
Last updated: February 25, 2026 at 12:00 PM
Common Use Cases
Automated Workflow Management
AI agents can use the CoinAPI MCP server to automate repetitive tasks and manage workflows within CoinAPI's platform.
Data Retrieval and Analysis
The MCP server allows AI agents to query and retrieve data from CoinAPI, enabling intelligent data analysis and insights.
Integration with Development Tools
Developers can integrate CoinAPI capabilities directly into their AI coding assistants for seamless workflows.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a CoinAPI API key?
Visit https://coinapi.io, create an account, and generate an API key from your dashboard. Most tools offer a free tier to get started, making it easy to begin using the CoinAPI MCP server.
Is this the official CoinAPI MCP server?
Yes, this MCP server is officially provided and maintained by CoinAPI. The endpoint https://mcp.md.coinapi.io/mcp is hosted on their official domain coinapi.io, ensuring reliability and security.
What permissions does CoinAPI MCP need?
The CoinAPI MCP server requires appropriate API credentials and permissions based on the operations you want to perform. Check the documentation for specific permission requirements.
Can I use CoinAPI MCP with multiple clients?
Yes, you can configure the same MCP server across Cursor, Claude Desktop, Cline, and other MCP-compatible clients simultaneously. Each client maintains its own configuration.
Is CoinAPI MCP server free?
The MCP server itself is free to use, but you may need a CoinAPI account and API access, which may have its own pricing tiers. Check https://coinapi.io for current pricing information.
What can CoinAPI MCP server do?
The CoinAPI MCP server enables AI agents to process payments and manage transactions. Real-time and historical cryptocurrency market data — exchange rates, OHLCV, trades, order books, asset and exchange metadata (51+ tools) This allows you to interact with CoinAPI's platform through natural language commands in your AI assistant.
Troubleshooting
Connection Failed
Ensure your API key is correctly configured and your network allows outbound connections to coinapi.io. Verify that the MCP endpoint URL https://mcp.md.coinapi.io/mcp is accessible from your network.
Authentication Error
Verify your API key is valid and has not expired. Generate a new key from https://coinapi.io if needed. Make sure you're using the correct authentication method as specified in the documentation.
Server Not Responding
Check CoinAPI's status page for any ongoing incidents. Try restarting your MCP client and verify that the server endpoint is correct. If issues persist, consult the official documentation or support channels.
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About Model Context Protocol
The Model Context Protocol (MCP) is an open standard that enables AI models to securely connect to external APIs, tools, and data sources. This official MCP server from CoinAPI provides standardized access to their services, allowing AI agents to interact with CoinAPI's platform seamlessly.
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