CoinMarketCap

You run a dedicated MCP server that exposes CoinMarketCap data through a standardized interface. It lets you fetch market data, OHLCV data, exchange metadata, and global metrics with tiered access, while keeping parameters type-safe and easy to compose in your own applications.

How to use

Connect your MCP client to the CoinMarketCap MCP Server to access a wide range of data endpoints. You can run the server locally using Node-based execution or install it remotely via Smithery. Once your server is running, configure your MCP client to reference the server and supply your CoinMarketCap API key and a subscription level. The client can then request cryptocurrency data, exchange information, OHLCV histories, and other metrics according to your subscribed level.

How to install

Prerequisites: you need Node.js and npm or pnpm installed on your machine. You will also need a CoinMarketCap API key and a chosen subscription level.

# 1) NPX Local Install
# Add a local MCP server reference to your MCP client config
# Use npx to run the MCP server without a local install

# Example MCP client config:
{
  "mcpServers": {
    "coinmarketcap": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "@shinzolabs/coinmarketcap-mcp"
      ],
      "env": {
        "COINMARKETCAP_API_KEY": "your-key-here",
        "SUBSCRIPTION_LEVEL": "Basic" // See options below
      }
    }
  }
}

# 2) Build from Source
# Clone the repository

git clone https://github.com/shinzo-labs/coinmarketcap-mcp.git

# Install dependencies (use your preferred package manager)
pnpm i

# Start the server from source when running locally
# Add the following to your MCP client config if you build from source:
{
  "mcpServers": {
    "coinmarketcap": {
      "command": "node",
      "args": [
        "/path/to/coinmarketcap-mcp/index.js"
      ],
      "env": {
        "COINMARKETCAP_API_KEY": "your-key-here",
        "SUBSCRIPTION_LEVEL": "Basic" // See options below
      }
    }
  }
}

# 3) Smithery Remote Server (Recommended)
# Use Smithery CLI to install and connect to the remote MCP server

npx -y @smithery/cli install @shinzo-labs/coinmarketcap-mcp

# Enter your API key and subscription level when prompted
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Additional configuration and options

Configure environment and transport settings to suit your deployment. The server supports environment variables for API keys and subscription levels, plus optional transport port and telemetry toggles. You can adjust these in your MCP client configuration or environment as needed.

Notes and considerations

• The server provides extensive data access across Cryptocurrency, Exchange, DEX, Global Metrics, Index, Tools, and other categories, with features gated by subscription level. - Keep your API key secure and rotate it if you suspect exposure. - Telemetry is enabled by default to help improve the service; you can opt out if desired.

Security and privacy

Only anonymous telemetry is collected by default to improve the product. No personally identifiable information is collected through telemetry. Review access controls and restrict API key usage to trusted clients.

Troubleshooting

If you encounter connection issues, verify that your API key is valid and your subscription level includes the features you request. Ensure that the MCP server process has access to the network and that the port (default 3000) is open if you expose the HTTP transport. Check environment variables for accuracy and consistency across client and server configurations.

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