CoinGecko Server

What is CoinGecko Server?

It is a Model Context Protocol (MCP) server and OpenAI function calling service that integrates with the CoinGecko Pro API to provide cryptocurrency data for AI agents and applications.

How to use CoinGecko Server?

Install via npm install coingecko-server, set the COINGECKO_API_KEY environment variable, then configure it in Claude Desktop’s MCP config or use the CoinGeckoService class with OpenAI function calling. The server exposes tools such as get-coins, find-coin-ids, get-historical-data, get-ohlc-data, and refresh-cache.

Key features of CoinGecko Server?

• Paginated list of supported cryptocurrencies
• Coin ID lookup by name or symbol
• Historical price, market cap, and volume data
• OHLC candlestick data
• Local coin cache with refresh capability

Use cases of CoinGecko Server?

• Fetch a current, paginated list of supported coins
• Look up CoinGecko IDs for coin names or symbols
• Retrieve historical price data for analysis
• Get OHLC candlestick data for charting
• Cache coin data to minimize redundant API calls

FAQ from CoinGecko Server

What API key is required?

A CoinGecko Pro API key must be set in the COINGECKO_API_KEY environment variable.

Can I use this server with Claude Desktop?

Yes, by adding it to the mcpServers configuration in Claude Desktop’s claude_desktop_config.json file.

Does it support OpenAI function calling?

Yes, the CoinGeckoService class provides function definitions that can be used with OpenAI’s chat completions API.

Are there rate limits?

Rate limits are not specified in this server; refer to the CoinGecko Pro API documentation for current guidelines.

What data types are available?

The server returns OHLCData, HistoricalData, and CoinInfo interfaces, which include timestamps, prices, market caps, volumes, and coin identifiers.