Bybit MCP Server for Claude Code 10 tools — connect in under 2 minutes
Claude Code is Anthropic's agentic CLI for terminal-first development. Add Bybit as an MCP server in one command and Claude Code will discover every tool at runtime — ideal for automation pipelines, CI/CD integration, and headless workflows via the Vinkius.
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# Your Vinkius token — get it at cloud.vinkius.com
claude mcp add bybit --transport http "https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp"
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About Bybit MCP Server
Connect to Bybit and access real-time cryptocurrency market data through natural conversation — no API key needed for public market data.
Claude Code registers Bybit as an MCP server in a single terminal command. Once connected, Claude Code discovers all 10 tools at runtime and can call them headlessly — ideal for CI/CD pipelines, cron jobs, and automated workflows where Bybit data drives decisions without human intervention.
What you can do
- Tickers — Get real-time prices, 24h change, high/low and volume for any trading pair
- Klines — Fetch candlestick/OHLCV data for technical analysis across all timeframes
- Orderbook — View current market depth (bids and asks) for any pair
- Recent Trades — See the latest executed trades with price, size and side
- Mark/Index Price — Get mark price and index price candlesticks for derivatives
- Funding Rates — Check historical funding rates for perpetual contracts
- Open Interest — Track open interest changes over time
- Instruments — Browse all available trading pairs and contract specifications
The Bybit MCP Server exposes 10 tools through the Vinkius. Connect it to Claude Code in under two minutes — no API keys to rotate, no infrastructure to provision, no vendor lock-in. Your configuration, your data, your control.
How to Connect Bybit to Claude Code via MCP
Follow these steps to integrate the Bybit MCP Server with Claude Code.
Install Claude Code
Run npm install -g @anthropic-ai/claude-code if not already installed
Add the MCP Server
Run the command above in your terminal
Verify the connection
Run claude mcp to list connected servers, or type /mcp inside a session
Start using Bybit
Ask Claude: "Using Bybit, show me..." — 10 tools are ready
Why Use Claude Code with the Bybit MCP Server
Claude Code provides unique advantages when paired with Bybit through the Model Context Protocol.
Single-command setup: `claude mcp add` registers the server instantly — no config files to edit or applications to restart
Terminal-native workflow means MCP tools integrate seamlessly into shell scripts, CI/CD pipelines, and automated DevOps tasks
Claude Code runs headlessly, enabling unattended batch processing using Bybit tools in cron jobs or deployment scripts
Built by the same team that created the MCP protocol, ensuring first-class compatibility and the fastest adoption of new protocol features
Bybit + Claude Code Use Cases
Practical scenarios where Claude Code combined with the Bybit MCP Server delivers measurable value.
CI/CD integration: embed Bybit tool calls in your deployment pipeline to validate configurations or fetch secrets before shipping
Headless batch processing: schedule Claude Code to query Bybit nightly and generate reports without human intervention
Shell scripting: pipe Bybit outputs into other CLI tools for data transformation, filtering, and aggregation
Infrastructure monitoring: run Claude Code in a cron job to query Bybit status endpoints and alert on anomalies
Bybit MCP Tools for Claude Code (10)
These 10 tools become available when you connect Bybit to Claude Code via MCP:
get_funding_history
Funding rates are paid every 8 hours between long and short positions. Positive rate means longs pay shorts. Categories: "linear", "inverse". Limit: 1-200 records. Get funding rate history for perpetual contracts
get_index_price_kline
Index price is the composite price from multiple exchanges. Categories: "linear", "inverse". Get index price candlestick data
get_instruments
Categories: "spot", "linear", "inverse", "option". Filter by symbol or base coin. Get trading instruments (pairs/contracts) info
get_kline
Intervals: 1,3,5,15,30,60,120,240,360,720 (minutes), D (daily), W (weekly), M (monthly). Use start and end timestamps (milliseconds) for historical data. Limit: 1-1000 candles. Categories: "spot", "linear", "inverse". Get candlestick (kline) data for technical analysis
get_mark_price_kline
Mark price is used for liquidation calculations. Intervals same as kline. Categories: "linear", "inverse". Get mark price candlestick data for derivatives
get_open_interest
Open interest shows total number of open positions. Intervals: 5min, 15min, 30min, 1h, 4h, 1d. Categories: "linear", "inverse". Get open interest history for a derivatives contract
get_orderbook
Returns price levels and quantities. Limit: 1-200 (spot), 1-500 (linear/inverse/option). Useful for analyzing market depth and liquidity. Get the current orderbook (bids and asks) for a symbol
get_recent_trades
Returns trade price, size, side (Buy/Sell), timestamp and trade ID. Useful for seeing current market activity and order flow. Limit: 1-1000 trades. Get recent executed trades for a symbol
get_server_time
Useful for synchronizing requests and verifying API connectivity. Get the current Bybit server time
get_tickers
Categories: "spot" (spot trading), "linear" (USDT/USDC perpetual & futures), "inverse" (inverse perpetual & futures), "option" (options). Filter by specific symbol (e.g. "BTCUSDT") or base coin (e.g. "BTC"). Get real-time market tickers (prices) for any category
Example Prompts for Bybit in Claude Code
Ready-to-use prompts you can give your Claude Code agent to start working with Bybit immediately.
"What's the current Bitcoin price on Bybit?"
"Show me the last 5 daily candles for ETHUSDT."
"What's the funding rate for BTCUSDT perpetual?"
Troubleshooting Bybit MCP Server with Claude Code
Common issues when connecting Bybit to Claude Code through the Vinkius, and how to resolve them.
Command not found: claude
npm install -g @anthropic-ai/claude-codeConnection timeout
Bybit + Claude Code FAQ
Common questions about integrating Bybit MCP Server with Claude Code.
How do I add an MCP server to Claude Code?
claude mcp add --transport http "" in your terminal. Claude Code registers the server and discovers all tools immediately.Can Claude Code run MCP tools in headless mode?
How do I list all connected MCP servers?
claude mcp in your terminal to see all registered servers and their status, or type /mcp inside an active Claude Code session.Connect Bybit with your favorite client
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Connect Bybit to Claude Code
Get your token, paste the configuration, and start using 10 tools in under 2 minutes. No API key management needed.