# CoinGecko MCP for AI Agents AI Agent Connect > CoinGecko MCP lets your AI agent pull real-time crypto prices, market rankings, and global statistics directly from the CoinGecko API. It connects your agent to live market data, including 24-hour volume, market cap, and trending coins, so you can get accurate figures without jumping between tabs. ## Overview - **Category:** data-analytics - **Price:** Free - **Endpoint:** https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_uJ9u5RIXU1z84N29otAn0MuR1smRld6D9X6jnJ5k/ai-agent-connect - **Tags:** cryptocurrency, market-data, price-tracking, market-cap, fiat-conversion, real-time-data ## Description Imagine you're trying to build a report on the current state of the crypto market. Usually, this means opening a dozen tabs, copying price points for different coins, and trying to keep track of shifting market caps. With this Connector, you just ask your agent to do the heavy lifting. You can have it pull specific coin details, look up what's trending over the last 24 hours, or grab the latest global market stats like BTC dominance in one go. It turns your AI into a dedicated research assistant that knows the numbers as well as you do. Because Vinkius makes it so easy to plug these types of tools into your existing workflow, you can spend less time on data entry and more time making actual decisions. Whether you're checking a quick price or digging into exchange listings, the data comes back clean and ready to use. ## Tools ### get_coin_details Get deep-dive information on a specific cryptocurrency. It's great for checking fundamentals quickly. ### get_global_data Pull the latest aggregate stats for the entire crypto market. Use this to see high-level trends like BTC dominance. ### get_price Fetch the current price for one or more coins at once. This is the go-to tool for quick price checks. ### get_trending Identify which coins are currently hot based on the last 24 hours. Perfect for spotting new movements. ### list_categories See a full list of all cryptocurrency categories. Use this to explore different niches like DeFi or NFTs. ### list_markets Retrieve a detailed list of coins along with their specific market data. It's useful for broad market overviews. ### search_crypto Search for specific coins, exchanges, or categories by keyword. This makes finding specific assets much faster. ### list_exchanges Get a list of all cryptocurrency exchanges. This helps you see where different assets are traded. ## Prompt Examples **Prompt:** ``` What's the current price of Ethereum and Solana in USD? ``` **Response:** ``` ### Current Prices | Asset | Price (USD) | 24h Change | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | **Ethereum (ETH)** | $3,450.20 | +2.4% | | **Solana (SOL)** | $145.10 | +5.1% | **Market Cap:** ETH: $410B | SOL: $63B ``` **Prompt:** ``` Give me a summary of the global crypto market right now. ``` **Response:** ``` ### Global Market Overview * **Total Market Cap:** $2.45T (+1.2%) * **24h Volume:** $82.4B * **BTC Dominance:** 51.8% * **ETH Dominance:** 17.2% The market is currently showing steady growth with Bitcoin maintaining a strong majority share. ``` **Prompt:** ``` Which coins are trending in the last 24 hours? ``` **Response:** ``` ### Top Trending Coins (Last 24h) 1. **Solana (SOL)** 2. **Jupiter (JUP)** 3. **Pepe (PEPE)** 4. **Fetch.ai (FET)** 5. **Render (RNDR)** *Note: These assets are seeing the highest increase in search and trading activity.* ``` ## Capabilities ### Pull live coin prices Get the current value of any cryptocurrency in your preferred fiat currency. ### Track market trends See which coins are gaining momentum in the last 24 hours. ### Analyze global stats Grab aggregate data like total market cap and 24h volume. ### Search for assets Find specific coins, exchanges, or categories using keywords. ### Browse exchange listings Get a full list of available cryptocurrency exchanges. ### Categorize crypto assets See every category available in the current market. ## Use Cases ### Checking market dominance A trader wants to know if Bitcoin is leading the market today. The agent uses get_global_data to pull BTC dominance and total market cap. ### Spotting hot assets An analyst needs to know which coins are trending in the last day. The agent calls get_trending to provide a ranked list of hot assets. ### Bulk price checking A user wants to see the price of 5 different coins in USD. The agent uses get_price to return a clean list of current values. ### Sector research A dev needs to find all DeFi-related categories. The agent uses list_categories to pull the full list of crypto sectors. ## Benefits - Stop jumping between tabs to check prices. Use get_price to get multiple coin values in one prompt. - Get accurate global stats for reports. get_global_data pulls market cap and BTC dominance automatically. - Spot trends faster than your competition. Use get_trending to see what's moving in the last 24 hours. - Research categories with ease. list_categories lets you see the full scope of the market instantly. - Find assets quickly without manual searching. search_crypto lets your agent find exactly what you need by keyword. ## How It Works The bottom line is you get instant access to accurate crypto market data through your AI client. 1. Add the CoinGecko MCP to your Vinkius dashboard. 2. Input your CoinGecko API key (Demo or Pro). 3. Ask your AI client for crypto data using natural language. ## Frequently Asked Questions **Can I use CoinGecko MCP to get live prices?** Yes, it pulls real-time prices for any coin in your preferred currency. **How does CoinGecko MCP help with market research?** It pulls global stats like market cap and volume, making it easy to see where the money is moving. **Can I find trending coins with CoinGecko MCP?** Yes, the Connector can identify which assets are seeing the most activity over the last 24 hours. **Does CoinGecko MCP support different currencies?** Yes, you can query prices in various fiat currencies like USD, EUR, or BRL. **Can I see a list of crypto exchanges using CoinGecko MCP?** Yes, it can provide a list of supported exchanges so you know where to trade. **Is CoinGecko MCP good for tracking market dominance?** It's great for that. It pulls the latest dominance percentages for Bitcoin and other major assets. **Do I need an API key?** Yes. CoinGecko requires an API key for all v3 endpoints. You can get a free Demo key on their website. **What is the difference between Demo and Pro keys?** Demo keys have lower rate limits and use the public API URL. Pro keys have higher limits and use a dedicated Pro API URL. **How often is the data updated?** On the free tier, data is typically updated every 60 seconds.