Overview
What is CVEX MCP Server?
CVEX MCP Server is a Model Context Protocol server that allows Claude to interact with the CVEX trading platform. It provides access to market data, account information, and trade execution through the CVEX Trading API.
How to use CVEX MCP Server?
Install globally with npm install -g @modelcontextprotocol/server-cvex. Run with Claude Desktop using the command: claude --mcp "npx @modelcontextprotocol/server-cvex --api-key YOUR_API_KEY --private-key-path /path/to/private_key.pem". Optionally set --api-url (default: https://api.cvex.trade).
Key features of CVEX MCP Server
- View available contracts and real-time market data
- Check account balances and position information
- Place and manage orders through Claude
- Estimate orders without executing them
- Private key accessed only when needed for signing
Use cases of CVEX MCP Server
- Ask Claude for a list of available contracts on CVEX
- Get current market data for a specific contract (e.g., BTCUSD)
- Check account balance and positions
- Estimate the cost of buying or selling an asset
- Place a limit order for a specific quantity at a target price
FAQ from CVEX MCP Server
What tools does CVEX MCP Server provide?
The server exposes five tools: getMarketData, getContractDetails, getAccountInformation, estimateOrder, and placeOrder.
Is a private key required for all operations?
No, the private key file is only required for trading operations (placing orders). Other tools such as market data queries may work without it.
What is the default API URL?
The default is https://api.cvex.trade, configurable via the --api-url
