# Kraken MCP for AI Agents AI Agent Connect > Kraken lets you pull real-time cryptocurrency market data directly into your AI client. You can grab live tickers, order books, and OHLC candles without messing with API keys for public data. It is built for anyone who needs accurate crypto pricing, liquidity insights, and trading pair details without the headache of manual data scraping. ## Overview - **Category:** money-moves - **Price:** Free - **Endpoint:** https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_CyZayDyZuQVpx6N4jl5B0u0wJ7LtRwYBIGv5C8eh/ai-agent-connect - **Tags:** cryptocurrency-exchange, market-data, ohlc-data, order-book, trading-pairs, real-time-price ## Description This Kraken MCP connects you to the Kraken exchange to pull live cryptocurrency market data directly into your AI client. It lets you get a pulse on the market without having to jump between tabs or manually copy prices into a spreadsheet. You can ask your agent for current prices, check order book depth for specific pairs, or grab historical candlestick data for any timeframe. It handles the connection to the exchange so you can just talk to your agent like a teammate. Because Vinkius hosts this Connector, you can plug it into your existing workflow and get accurate data as part of your normal conversation. It takes the hassle out of monitoring volatile assets and gives you a clear view of what's happening on the exchange right now. You don't need an API key for this public data, making it a quick way to get accurate numbers. Whether you are checking the bid-ask spread for a specific coin or looking for the 24-hour volume, the data comes back clean and ready to use. It is built for people who need to see the truth of the market without the noise of a crowded trading platform. You can monitor multiple pairs at once and get the specifics on asset decimals, collateral status, and trading pair limits without any manual searching. ## Tools ### get_ohlc Retrieve candlestick data for various timeframes from 1 minute to 15 days. You can use this to see historical price action for any pair. ### get_order_book View current bids and asks to see the depth of the market at a glance. This helps you understand liquidity before making a move. ### get_asset_info Get the name, decimals, and collateral status for specific assets on Kraken. This helps you quickly identify the details of any supported cryptocurrency. ### get_asset_pairs Get specifications for all available trading pairs, including minimum order sizes. This is useful for seeing what is tradable on the exchange. ### get_server_time Get the current Unix timestamp from the Kraken exchange server. This is helpful for syncing your local time with the exchange. ### get_spread Check the current difference between bid and ask prices for liquidity analysis. This helps you see the cost of trading a specific asset. ### get_ticker Get the best bid and ask prices for multiple trading pairs at once. This provides a quick snapshot of the current market state. ### get_trades See the most recent completed trades including price, volume, and side. This lets you see what is actually happening in the order book. ## Prompt Examples **Prompt:** ``` What is the current price of Bitcoin in USD? ``` **Response:** ``` ### BTC/USD (XBTUSD) Market Status * **Last Trade:** $87,234.50 * **24h High:** $88,100 * **24h Low:** $85,800 * **24h Volume:** $1.2B * **Best Bid:** $87,230 * **Best Ask:** $87,240 * **VWAP:** $87,050 ``` **Prompt:** ``` Show me the 1-hour OHLC for Ethereum over the last 24 candles. ``` **Response:** ``` ### ETH/USD 1H Candles (Last 24) | Candle | Open | High | Low | Close | Volume | | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | | 1 | $3,245 | $3,260 | $3,230 | $3,252 | $450M | | 2 | $3,252 | $3,265 | $3,240 | $3,258 | $420M | | ... | ... | ... | ... | ... | ... | **Trend Summary:** The price has shown an upward trend over the last 24 hours with a 1.8% gain from $3,195. ``` **Prompt:** ``` What are the recent trades for SOL/USD? ``` **Response:** ``` ### Recent SOL/USD Trades * **$185.50** (Buy, 12.5 SOL) * **$185.45** (Sell, 8.2 SOL) * **$185.55** (Buy, 25 SOL) * **$185.40** (Sell, 15 SOL) * **$185.60** (Buy, 5.3 SOL) **Total Volume (Last 10 trades):** ~250 SOL ``` ## Capabilities ### Fetch live price tickers Get current prices and 24h volume for multiple trading pairs instantly. ### Download historical candlestick data Pull OHLC candles for any timeframe from 1 minute to 15 days. ### Analyze market depth and order books View the current bids and asks to see how much liquidity is available. ### Track recent trade history See the latest completed trades including price, volume, and side. ### Look up cryptocurrency asset details Get names, decimals, and collateral status for supported assets. ### View available trading pairs Explore all supported trading pairs and their specific requirements. ### Monitor bid-ask spreads Check the current difference between bid and ask prices for a pair. ## Use Cases ### Quick Price Check A trader wants to know the current price of Bitcoin. They ask the agent and get an instant answer with the 24h high and low. ### Trend Analysis An analyst wants to see if Ethereum has been trending up. They ask for the 1-hour candles over the last day to see the movement. ### Liquidity Check A user wants to see if there is enough volume to sell a large amount of SOL without slippage and asks the agent to check the order book. ### Asset Research A developer needs to know the trading limits for all pairs. They ask the agent to use get_asset_pairs to see the full list. ## Benefits - Get instant price updates for multiple coins at once using get_ticker to see the latest market state. - Analyze market liquidity more accurately with get_order_book to see the depth of the bids and asks. - Build better historical charts by pulling OHLC candles for any timeframe using get_ohlc. - Identify specific coin details like decimals and collateral status quickly with get_asset_info. - Monitor the cost of trading a specific asset by checking the current bid-ask spread with get_spread. - Avoid the hassle of API keys because all public market data is accessible without authentication. ## How It Works The bottom line is you get accurate Kraken market data in your AI chat without any setup. 1. Subscribe to the Kraken MCP via the Vinkius marketplace. 2. Connect the Connector to your preferred AI client like Claude or Cursor. 3. Ask your agent for any crypto data point without needing an API key. ## Frequently Asked Questions **Does the Kraken MCP require an API key?** No, it is completely free for all public market data. You can start getting prices and order book info immediately without any setup. **Can I use the Kraken MCP to see my own balance?** No, this Connector is designed for public market data. It cannot access your private account information or personal wallet balances. **What kind of crypto data does the Kraken MCP provide?** It provides a wide range of data including live price tickers, order book depth, recent trades, OHLC candles, and asset metadata. **Can I get historical data with the Kraken MCP?** Yes, you can pull historical OHLC candles for various timeframes, ranging from 1-minute intervals up to 15-day charts. **Is the Kraken MCP good for checking liquidity?** Yes, it is excellent for liquidity analysis because it provides real-time order book depth and bid-ask spread data for many pairs. **How do I get the Kraken MCP into my AI client?** You can subscribe to the Connector on the Vinkius marketplace and then connect it directly to your preferred client like Claude, Cursor, or Windsurf. **Do I need an API key?** No! All public market data (tickers, OHLC, trades, order book, spreads, asset info) is available without authentication. Just subscribe and start querying. **What trading pairs are available?** Kraken supports 500+ trading pairs including major pairs like XBT/USD, ETH/USD, ETH/XBT, SOL/USD and many altcoin pairs. Use get_asset_pairs to see the complete list. **What timeframes are available for OHLC data?** OHLC data is available in these intervals: 1 (1 minute), 5, 15, 30, 60 (1 hour), 240 (4 hours), 1440 (1 day), 10080 (1 week), 21600 (15 days). Use get_ohlc with the interval parameter. **What is the difference between XBT and BTC?** They're the same cryptocurrency! XBT is the ISO 4217 standard code for Bitcoin used by Kraken's API, while BTC is the common ticker symbol. Kraken pairs use XBT (e.g., XBTUSD = Bitcoin/US Dollar).