Realtime Crypto MCP Server

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Basic information

About Realtime Crypto MCP Server

A real-time cryptocurrency data provider for Model Context Protocol servers.

#crypto#data-provider#mcp

Realtime Crypto MCP Server config

Add this server to your MCP-compatible client using the configuration below.

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "realtime-crypto": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "realtime-crypto-mcp-server"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Realtime Crypto MCP Server tools

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Overview

What is realtime-crypto-mcp-server?

realtime-crypto-mcp-server is a Model Context Protocol server that provides real-time cryptocurrency data by integrating with the CoinCap API. It offers tools to retrieve cryptocurrency exchange details and current exchange rates. It is intended for developers building MCP-based applications that need live crypto market information.

How to use realtime-crypto-mcp-server?

Add the server configuration to your MCP client settings JSON with command npx and argument realtime-crypto-mcp-server. No additional installation steps are required beyond having Node.js 18+ and npx. Once configured, the server exposes getExchangeDetailsTool and getRatesTool for use within your MCP client.

Key features of realtime-crypto-mcp-server

Get detailed cryptocurrency exchange information (volume, rank, trading pairs).
Fetch current cryptocurrency exchange rates in USD.
Built-in rate limiting with exponential backoff and up to 3 retries.
Fully typed with TypeScript.
Compatible with the MCP server SDK.

Use cases of realtime-crypto-mcp-server

Analyze cryptocurrency exchange rankings, volumes, and trading pairs.
Retrieve current USD rates for specific cryptocurrencies.
Integrate live crypto data into AI assistants or other MCP‑enabled applications.
Build dashboards or automated alerts using real‑time market information.

Frequently asked questions

What data source does realtime-crypto-mcp-server use?

It uses the free CoinCap API, which provides real‑time pricing and market activity for over 1,000 cryptocurrencies.

What are the prerequisites for running realtime-crypto-mcp-server?

Node.js version 18 or later and `npx` are required.

Does the server have rate limiting?

Yes. The package includes built‑in rate limiting and a retry mechanism with a maximum of 3 retries and exponential backoff starting at 1 second.

What tools are available in realtime-crypto-mcp-server?

Two tools are provided: `getExchangeDetailsTool` (takes an exchange ID like `binance`) and `getRatesTool` (takes a currency ID like `bitcoin`).

What license is realtime-crypto-mcp-server released under?

It is licensed under the MIT License.

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