# CoinGecko MCP for AI Agents AI Agent Connect > CoinGecko MCP gives your AI agent real-time access to cryptocurrency prices, market caps, and on-chain data. It turns any compatible agent into a financial analyst that can track thousands of tokens, check exchange volumes, and monitor NFT floor prices instantly. ## Overview - **Category:** data-analytics - **Price:** Free - **Endpoint:** https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_EsobUpDR0PAn2zJIeSY6RL7zGeSLSm2b99Z8Getx/ai-agent-connect - **Tags:** cryptocurrency, bitcoin, ethereum, market-data, defi, trading ## Description CoinGecko MCP lets you pull live data directly into your conversation. Stop jumping between tabs to see what's happening in the crypto markets. You can ask about the latest price of a specific token, check which coins are trending right now, or dig into the global DeFi stats without leaving your workspace. It's a huge win for anyone who needs to stay on top of market volatility or find specific on-chain data for a new project. If you're already using the Vinkius catalog to power your agent, adding this is how you turn a general chatbot into a specialized financial tool. You'll get facts on market caps, exchange tickers, and even NFT contract details in seconds. It's about getting the numbers you need to make a move, right when you need them. No more manual searching through charts or copy-pasting prices into a spreadsheet. Your agent handles the heavy lifting of fetching the latest numbers from the aggregator so you can focus on the strategy. Whether you're looking for the floor price of a new NFT collection or need to know the total volume of a specific exchange, this tool pulls that information instantly. It removes the friction of manual data gathering and lets you focus on analysis. ## Tools ### list_asset_platforms List all asset platforms. This gives you a list of the different ecosystems available. ### get_coin Fetch current data and exchange tickers for a coin. This gives a broad overview of a specific token's status. ### get_nft Get current data for an NFT collection. Use this to check the status of a specific NFT project. ### get_coin_history Get historical data for a coin at a specific date. Use this to look back at what happened on a specific day. ### get_coin_market_chart_range Get historical market data within a specific range of timestamps. This helps you see price action over weeks or months. ### get_coin_market_chart Pull historical market data for a coin. This is useful for checking long-term price trends. ### get_coin_ohlc Retrieve Open, High, Low, and Close data for specific coins. Use this for technical analysis of price movements. ### get_coin_tickers Get current tickers for a specific coin. This provides the latest trading information for a single asset. ### list_coins See a list of all supported coin IDs, names, and symbols. Use this to find the correct identifiers for various assets. ### list_coins_markets Get a list of all supported coins with prices and market caps. This is great for a quick snapshot of the whole market. ### get_exchange_tickers Retrieve tickers for a specific exchange. This shows you what is trading on a particular platform. ### get_exchange Get the volume in BTC and tickers for an exchange. Use this to see which platforms have the most activity. ### get_exchange_volume_chart Pull a volume chart for a specific exchange. This helps you see liquidity trends on different platforms. ### list_exchanges_markets List all supported markets with their IDs and names. Use this to find specific trading pairs on various exchanges. ### list_exchanges Get a list of all supported exchanges. This helps you see the breadth of platforms available. ### get_global_defi Fetch top 100 cryptocurrencies global DeFi data. This is perfect for analyzing the decentralized finance sector. ### get_global Get overall cryptocurrency global market data. Use this to see the big picture of the entire crypto space. ### get_nft_by_contract Get specific NFT data based on a contract address. This is useful for verifying specific collections on the blockchain. ### list_nfts List all supported NFT collections. This helps you discover various projects in the NFT space. ### list_onchain_dexes List supported DEXes on a specific network. Use this to find where to trade on-chain. ### list_onchain_networks List all supported networks on GeckoTerminal. This helps you see which blockchains are supported. ### get_onchain_pool Get liquidity pool data by its specific address. This is helpful for checking pool depth and health. ### get_onchain_pool_trades Get the latest trades from a specific pool. Use this to see recent activity on decentralized exchanges. ### get_onchain_token Get token data by its contract address. This is essential for finding data on new on-chain assets. ### get_public_treasury Get public company holdings for a specific coin. Use this to see which companies hold large amounts of an asset. ### get_simple_price Get the current price of various cryptocurrencies. This is the fastest way to check a current price. ### get_simple_token_price Get the current price of tokens for a given platform. Use this for cross-platform token pricing. ### get_supported_vs_currencies Get a list of supported vs currencies. This helps you see what fiat currencies are available for conversion. ### get_trending Get the search coins that are currently trending. Use this to see what the market is looking at right now. ## Prompt Examples **Prompt:** ``` What is the current price of Bitcoin and Solana in USD? ``` **Response:** ``` I've checked the latest data for you: | Asset | Current Price (USD) | | :--- | :--- | | **Bitcoin** | $64,230.12 | | **Solana** | $145.67 | Both assets have shown steady movement over the last 24 hours. ``` **Prompt:** ``` Show me the top 5 coins by market cap in the 'decentralized-finance-defi' category. ``` **Response:** ``` Fetching the current DeFi market leaders... Here are the top 5 coins by market cap in the DeFi category: 1. **Lido Staked Ether (STETH)** 2. **Dai (DAI)** 3. **Uniswap (UNI)** 4. **Chainlink (LINK)** 5. **Wrapped BTC (WBTC)** ``` **Prompt:** ``` Get the global cryptocurrency market statistics. ``` **Response:** ``` Here is the current global market overview: * **Total Market Cap:** ~$2.45 Trillion * **24h Trading Volume:** ~$85 Billion * **Bitcoin Dominance:** 52.1% * **Ethereum Dominance:** 16.8% The market is showing significant activity across both major assets today. ``` ## Capabilities ### Pull real-time coin prices Get current prices for thousands of coins across multiple fiat and crypto currencies. ### Track market cap and volume Analyze market caps and 24h volumes to identify current trends. ### Fetch on-chain network data Inspect specific tokens and networks directly from the blockchain. ### Identify trending assets Query trending search coins to stay ahead of the curve. ### Check NFT floor prices Explore NFT floor prices and contract data for specific collections. ### View exchange volume charts Get volume chart data for various exchanges. ## Use Cases ### Real-time price checking A trader asks for the current price of Bitcoin and Solana in USD, and the agent pulls it instantly using get_simple_price. ### DeFi market leadership An analyst asks for the top 5 DeFi coins by market cap, and the agent fetches the list using get_global_defi. ### On-chain liquidity research A developer checks the liquidity pool data for a new DEX using get_onchain_pool to verify depth. ### Historical trend analysis A researcher asks what happened to an asset's price on a specific date and the agent pulls it with get_coin_history. ## Benefits - Stop jumping between tabs to find prices with get_simple_price. - Identify market trends instantly with get_trending. - Analyze the DeFi landscape with get_global_defi. - Access on-chain data for new projects with get_onchain_token. - Track NFT floor prices easily with get_nft. - View historical data for reports with get_coin_history. ## How It Works The bottom line is you get live market data without the manual research. 1. Connect your CoinGecko API key to the Connector. 2. Open your AI client like Claude or Cursor. 3. Ask for specific crypto data or market trends. ## Frequently Asked Questions **Can CoinGecko MCP track multiple coins at once?** Yes, it can pull current prices and market data for thousands of different coins across various fiat and crypto currencies in a single request. **Does CoinGecko MCP work with my current AI client?** It works with any MCP-compatible client, including Claude, Cursor, and Windsurf, allowing you to use crypto data in your preferred workspace. **Can CoinGecko MCP show me NFT floor prices?** Yes, it can fetch current data for specific NFT collections, including floor prices and contract details, directly through your agent. **Can CoinGecko MCP provide historical price charts?** It can pull historical market data for specific periods or look up the price of an asset on a specific date in the past. **Is CoinGecko MCP good for DeFi research?** It is excellent for DeFi research because it can fetch the top 100 global DeFi assets and specific on-chain liquidity pool data. **Does CoinGecko MCP provide real-time exchange data?** Yes, it provides real-time exchange tickers, volume data, and even volume charts for various supported trading platforms. **How can I check the current price of multiple cryptocurrencies at once?** You can use the `get_simple_price` tool. Just provide a comma-separated list of IDs (e.g., 'bitcoin,ethereum,solana') and the target currency (e.g., 'usd') to get instant valuations. **Can the AI identify which coins are currently trending in the market?** Yes! By using the `get_trending` tool, your agent will retrieve the top-7 trending coins on CoinGecko as searched by users in the last 24 hours. **Is it possible to get detailed information about a specific token's contract on a network?** Absolutely. Use the `get_onchain_token` tool with the network ID and contract address to fetch precise on-chain data, including pool information and token metadata.