MCP

What is MCP?

MCP is a Model Context Protocol server that provides a tool to determine whether the price of a given crypto asset is in a trending or ranging regime on the 1-hour chart, using both price data and technical analysis (TA) indicators. It is designed for developers and traders integrating crypto market analysis into MCP-compatible clients.

How to use MCP?

Configure the server by setting environment variables (COINMARKETCAP_API_KEY, TAAPI_API_KEY, ANTHROPIC_API_KEY, RUN_HTTP_SERVER) in a .env file. Run it via Docker (docker compose up --build) or NPM (npm run build && npm run start). For HTTP mode (Cursor/VSC), the server listens on port 3100 with URL http://localhost:3100/mcp. For Claude Desktop, set RUN_HTTP_SERVER to false and use the Docker configuration in claude_desktop_config.json.

Key features of MCP

• Detects trending or ranging regimes on 1-hour charts
• Uses price data and technical analysis indicators
• Configurable via environment variables
• Supports both HTTP and stdio transport modes
• Runs via Docker or NPM for easy setup

Use cases of MCP

• Analyze crypto assets for automated trading strategies
• Integrate regime detection into MCP-enabled IDEs like Cursor or VSC
• Enhance Claude Desktop with real-time crypto market insights
• Support backtesting by classifying market conditions

FAQ from MCP

What API keys are required?

You need COINMARKETCAP_API_KEY from coinmarketcap.com, TAAPI_API_KEY from taapi.io, and ANTHROPIC_API_KEY from Anthropic.

How do I run MCP in HTTP mode vs stdio mode?

Set RUN_HTTP_SERVER to true for HTTP mode (port 3100, used with Cursor/VSC) or false for stdio mode (used with Claude Desktop).

Where does the price and TA data come from?

Price data is fetched from CoinMarketCap, and technical analysis indicators are obtained from TAAPI.io.

What transport protocols does MCP support?

It supports both HTTP (via a local server) and standard input/output (stdio) for Claude Desktop.

Can I use MCP without Docker?

Yes, you can build and run it with NPM (npm run build && npm run start).