Solana MCP Server

What is Solana MCP Server?

A Model Context Protocol server for interacting with the Solana blockchain, providing simple RPC endpoints for common operations like checking slots, balances, and transferring SOL. It is intended for developers and users who want to query or transact on Solana through natural language assistants like Claude.

How to use Solana MCP Server?

Clone the repository, install dependencies with npm install, build with npm run build, then add the tool to your claude_desktop_config.json using "command": "node" with the path to build/index.js. You can then ask Claude queries such as “whats the latest slot on solana?” or “transfer 0.001 SOL to [address]” using a test key.

Key features of Solana MCP Server

• Get the current slot number on Solana.
• Check account balances for any address.
• Retrieve detailed account information.
• Display keypair information.
• Transfer SOL between accounts.

Use cases of Solana MCP Server

• Quickly query the latest Solana slot without leaving your chat interface.
• Check the balance of a Solana wallet during development or testing.
• Transfer small amounts of SOL between test wallets via natural language commands.

FAQ from Solana MCP Server

What blockchain network does Solana MCP Server connect to?

It connects to Solana mainnet by default at https://api.mainnet-beta.solana.com. You can modify the SOLANA_RPC constant in the source code to use devnet or testnet.

Is there any security consideration when using this server?

Yes. Only use this server with a test wallet that contains a small amount of funds, because your secret key may be exposed through the chat interface.

What data or wallets are required to use the transfer feature?

You must provide a secret key (as a JSON array string) and a recipient public address. The README warns against using real funds.

How do I install and run the Solana MCP Server?

Clone the repo, run npm install, then npm run build. Add the tool to Claude Desktop’s config file (claude_desktop_config.json) with the command node and the path to build/index.js.

What operations does the server support?

It supports getting the current slot, checking balances, retrieving account details, displaying keypair info, and transferring SOL.