CCXT MCP Server

What is CCXT MCP Server?

CCXT MCP Server is a Model Context Protocol (MCP) server that provides trading functionality through the CCXT library, enabling AI assistants to interact with crypto exchanges. It supports any exchange that CCXT supports and is designed for developers building automated trading workflows.

How to use CCXT MCP Server?

Clone the repository, install the MCP server with mcp install run.py, then configure environment variables for exchange API keys in your MCP client settings (e.g., Claude Desktop). For development, run mcp dev run.py after setting up dependencies with uv pip install -e ..

Key features of CCXT MCP Server

• Fetch ticker data for any symbol
• Get order book data and recent trades
• Create and cancel orders (market, limit, etc.)
• Fetch account balance
• Trading analysis and order management prompts
• Testnet support for safe development

Use cases of CCXT MCP Server

• Analyze market conditions and trading opportunities via AI prompts
• Automate order placement and cancellation for a given exchange
• Monitor account balances and recent trade history
• Develop and test trading strategies on testnet before going live

FAQ from CCXT MCP Server

What exchanges are supported?

Any exchange that the CCXT library supports can be used with this server.

What are the runtime requirements?

Python with ccxt, mcp[cli], and uv are required. The server is typically run via uv run with the MCP CLI.

How do I provide my API keys?

Set environment variables like {EXCHANGE_ID}_APIKEY and {EXCHANGE_ID}_SECRET in your MCP client configuration or a .env file.

Can I use testnet for development?

Yes, the server includes testnet support and a dedicated testnet guidance prompt for safe development and testing.

What tools are available for order management?

The server provides tools to create orders, cancel orders, and fetch balances, along with prompts that guide order management.