Overview
What is Luno MCP Server?
The Luno MCP Server is a Model Context Protocol (MCP) server that provides access to the Luno cryptocurrency exchange API. It is designed for developers using MCP-compatible clients such as Claude Code, VS Code, Cursor, and Windsurf to interact with Luno exchange data and functionality.
How to use Luno MCP Server?
Obtain a Luno API key ID and secret from your Luno account settings. Then configure an MCP client with Docker (recommended), Homebrew, or a local build. Set environment variables LUNO_API_KEY_ID and LUNO_API_SECRET. Optionally enable write operations with ALLOW_WRITE_OPERATIONS=true. The server runs with stdio transport by default; SSE transport can be configured.
Key features of Luno MCP Server
- Access Luno cryptocurrency exchange via MCP.
- Supports Docker, Homebrew, and source builds.
- Optional write operations (create_order, cancel_order, convert).
- Configurable debug logging and staging API domain.
- SSE and stdio transport modes.
- Works with Claude Code, VS Code, Cursor, Windsurf.
Use cases of Luno MCP Server
- Check Luno account balances and order history.
- Place or cancel cryptocurrency orders programmatically.
- Convert between currencies on the Luno exchange.
- Integrate Luno trading capabilities into AI coding assistants.
FAQ from Luno MCP Server
What is Luno MCP Server and how does it differ from the Luno API?
Luno MCP Server wraps the Luno REST API into the MCP protocol, making it usable directly from MCP-compatible clients like Claude Code or VS Code, without needing to write custom API calls.
What are the dependencies and runtime requirements?
To build from source, Go 1.25 or later is required. Docker is the recommended runtime for most users. Homebrew is available on macOS.
Where does my data live?
All data is fetched in real time from the Luno cryptocurrency exchange via its API. No local storage or caching is described.
