Overview
What is cryptopanic-mcp-server?
It provides the latest cryptocurrency news to AI agents, powered by the CryptoPanic API. It's for developers building AI agents that need real-time crypto news headlines.
How to use cryptopanic-mcp-server?
Obtain a CryptoPanic API key and plan from their developer portal, then add a server entry to your MCP configuration file using uv as the command with the required environment variables (CRYPTOPANIC_API_KEY and CRYPTOPANIC_API_PLAN). The server exposes a single tool: get_crypto_news.
Key features of cryptopanic-mcp-server
- Single tool:
get_crypto_news(kind, num_pages) - Supports two content kinds:
newsandmedia - Pagination up to 10 pages per request
- Returns latest cryptocurrency news headlines
- Built on the CryptoPanic API
Use cases of cryptopanic-mcp-server
- AI agents fetching latest cryptocurrency news
- Automated market sentiment analysis
- News aggregation for crypto portfolios
- Research assistants tracking crypto trends
FAQ from cryptopanic-mcp-server
What credentials are required?
A CryptoPanic API key and API plan, obtainable at cryptopanic.com/developers/api/.
How do I configure the server?
Add an mcpServers entry in your config with command: "uv", pointing to main.py, and set CRYPTOPANIC_API_KEY and CRYPTOPANIC_API_PLAN in the env object.
How many pages of news can be fetched?
The num_pages parameter accepts a value from 1 (default) up to a maximum of 10.
What kinds of content are available?
Two kinds: "news" for general cryptocurrency news and "media" for media-related content.
Is there a free alternative without an API key?
Yes, the README recommends Kukapay News MCP as a free alternative that requires no API key.