Manifold Markets MCP Server

What is Manifold Markets MCP Server?

An MCP server for interacting with Manifold Markets prediction markets, providing comprehensive access to market creation, trading, liquidity management, and social features through a clean MCP interface.

How to use Manifold Markets MCP Server?

Install the package (npm install manifold-mcp-server), obtain a Manifold Markets API key from your profile settings, and configure the server in your MCP client settings (e.g., Claude Desktop or Cline) by providing the path to the build index and the API key as an environment variable.

Key features of Manifold Markets MCP Server

• Create markets (BINARY, MULTIPLE_CHOICE, PSEUDO_NUMERIC, POLL)
• Execute trades with limit orders and position liquidation
• Add and remove liquidity from market pools
• Search markets and retrieve detailed information
• Follow/unfollow markets and react to content
• Send mana between users and manage bounties

Use cases of Manifold Markets MCP Server

• Automate market creation and management for prediction contests
• Execute trades and manage positions programmatically
• Provide liquidity to markets and track portfolio performance
• Integrate prediction market data into AI agents or dashboards
• Enable collective intelligence workflows with social features

FAQ from Manifold Markets MCP Server

What are the prerequisites for running the server?

Node.js 18 or higher, npm or yarn, a Manifold Markets API key, and a minimum M$1000 balance for market creation.

How do I configure the API key?

Set the MANIFOLD_API_KEY environment variable in your MCP client settings (e.g., claude_desktop_config.json or cline_mcp_settings.json).

Are there any permission-restricted operations?

Yes, operations like market resolution/unresolving, market closing, bounty management, and liquidity removal are restricted to specific user roles (e.g., market creator, liquidity provider).

How does error handling work?

The server validates inputs via Zod schemas, handles API communication errors (authentication, network, rate limiting), and returns structured error responses with code, message, and optional details.

Where does my data live?

All data remains on Manifold Markets servers; the server only sends API requests using your API key and does not store any data locally.