{"type":"mcp_server","name":"mcp-crypto-price","description":"This repository hosts an MCP server providing cryptocurrency analysis using the CoinCap API, offering real-time price data, market analysis, and historical trends through an easy-to-use interface. This repository hosts an","category":"Developer Tools","language":"TypeScript","stars":39,"forks":2,"owner":"truss44","github_url":"https://github.com/truss44/mcp-crypto-price","homepage":null,"setup":"## Setup\nAdd this configuration to your Claude Desktop config file:\n\n- **MacOS**: `~/Library/Application Support/Claude/claude_desktop_config.json`\n- **Windows**: `%APPDATA%/Claude/claude_desktop_config.json`\n\n```json\n{\n  \"mcpServers\": {\n    \"mcp-crypto-price\": {\n      \"command\": \"npx\",\n      \"args\": [\"-y\", \"mcp-crypto-price\"]\n    }\n  }\n}\n```\n\n## Optional: CoinCap API Key\n\nFor higher rate limits, add an API key to your configuration:\n\n```json\n{\n  \"mcpServers\": {\n    \"mcp-crypto-price\": {\n      \"command\": \"npx\",\n      \"args\": [\"-y\", \"mcp-crypto-price\"],\n      \"env\": {\n        \"COINCAP_API_KEY\": \"YOUR_API_KEY_HERE\"\n      }\n    }\n  }\n}\n```\n\n> **Important Note**: CoinCap is sunsetting their v2 API. This MCP supports both v2 and v3 APIs:\n> - If you provide a `COINCAP_API_KEY`, it will attempt to use the v3 API first, falling back to v2 if necessary\n> - Without an API key, it will use the v2 API (which will eventually be discontinued)\n> - It's recommended to obtain an API key from [pro.coincap.io/dashboard](https://pro.coincap.io/dashboard) as the v2 API will be completely deactivated in the future\n\nLaunch Claude Desktop to start using the crypto analysis tools.","tools":"## Available Tools\n\n\t\t1. get-crypto-price (Gets current price and 24h stats for any cryptocurrency.)\n\t\t2. get-market-analysis (Provides detailed market analysis.)\n\t\t3. get-historical-analysis (Analyzes historical price data.)","faq":null,"created_at":"2025-01-02T02:32:17+00:00","updated_at":"2025-03-27T06:24:42+00:00","source_url":"https://model-context-protocol.com/servers/crypto-price-real-time-market-analysis","related_articles":[]}