CoinMarketCap MCP Server for Vercel AI SDK 8 tools — connect in under 2 minutes
The Vercel AI SDK is the TypeScript toolkit for building AI-powered applications. Connect CoinMarketCap through Vinkius and every tool is available as a typed function. ready for React Server Components, API routes, or any Node.js backend.
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Vinkius supports streamable HTTP and SSE.
import { createMCPClient } from "@ai-sdk/mcp";
import { generateText } from "ai";
import { openai } from "@ai-sdk/openai";
async function main() {
const mcpClient = await createMCPClient({
transport: {
type: "http",
// Your Vinkius token. get it at cloud.vinkius.com
url: "https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp",
},
});
try {
const tools = await mcpClient.tools();
const { text } = await generateText({
model: openai("gpt-4o"),
tools,
prompt: "Using CoinMarketCap, list all available capabilities.",
});
console.log(text);
} finally {
await mcpClient.close();
}
}
main();
* Every MCP server runs on Vinkius-managed infrastructure inside AWS - a purpose-built runtime with per-request V8 isolates, Ed25519 signed audit chains, and sub-40ms cold starts optimized for native MCP execution. See our infrastructure
About CoinMarketCap MCP Server
Connect your AI to CoinMarketCap, the world's most-referenced crypto price-tracking platform.
The Vercel AI SDK gives every CoinMarketCap tool full TypeScript type inference, IDE autocomplete, and compile-time error checking. Connect 8 tools through Vinkius and stream results progressively to React, Svelte, or Vue components. works on Edge Functions, Cloudflare Workers, and any Node.js runtime.
What you can do
- Market Rankings — List the top cryptocurrencies by market cap, volume, or price change.
- Price Conversion — Convert between hundreds of cryptocurrencies and dozens of fiat currencies.
- API Usage — Check your API key's remaining credits and usage stats.
The CoinMarketCap MCP Server exposes 8 tools through the Vinkius. Connect it to Vercel AI SDK 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 CoinMarketCap to Vercel AI SDK via MCP
Follow these steps to integrate the CoinMarketCap MCP Server with Vercel AI SDK.
Install dependencies
Run npm install @ai-sdk/mcp ai @ai-sdk/openai
Replace the token
Replace [YOUR_TOKEN_HERE] with your Vinkius token
Run the script
Save to agent.ts and run with npx tsx agent.ts
Explore tools
The SDK discovers 8 tools from CoinMarketCap and passes them to the LLM
Why Use Vercel AI SDK with the CoinMarketCap MCP Server
Vercel AI SDK provides unique advantages when paired with CoinMarketCap through the Model Context Protocol.
TypeScript-first: every MCP tool gets full type inference, IDE autocomplete, and compile-time error checking out of the box
Framework-agnostic core works with Next.js, Nuxt, SvelteKit, or any Node.js runtime. same CoinMarketCap integration everywhere
Built-in streaming UI primitives let you display CoinMarketCap tool results progressively in React, Svelte, or Vue components
Edge-compatible: the AI SDK runs on Vercel Edge Functions, Cloudflare Workers, and other edge runtimes for minimal latency
CoinMarketCap + Vercel AI SDK Use Cases
Practical scenarios where Vercel AI SDK combined with the CoinMarketCap MCP Server delivers measurable value.
AI-powered web apps: build dashboards that query CoinMarketCap in real-time and stream results to the UI with zero loading states
API backends: create serverless endpoints that orchestrate CoinMarketCap tools and return structured JSON responses to any frontend
Chatbots with tool use: embed CoinMarketCap capabilities into conversational interfaces with streaming responses and tool call visibility
Internal tools: build admin panels where team members interact with CoinMarketCap through natural language queries
CoinMarketCap MCP Tools for Vercel AI SDK (8)
These 8 tools become available when you connect CoinMarketCap to Vercel AI SDK via MCP:
get_global_metrics
Retrieve aggregate market data for the entire cryptocurrency market
get_id_map
Retrieve a mapping of symbols/names to unique CMC IDs
get_key_info
Check your API keys usage, remaining credits, and rate limits
get_metadata
Retrieve static metadata for one or more cryptocurrencies (logo, description, etc.)
get_quotes
Retrieve the latest market quotes for one or more cryptocurrencies
list_exchanges
Retrieve a ranked list of all cryptocurrency exchanges
list_listings
Retrieve a paginated list of all active cryptocurrencies with latest market data
price_conversion
Convert an amount of one currency to another using latest market prices
Example Prompts for CoinMarketCap in Vercel AI SDK
Ready-to-use prompts you can give your Vercel AI SDK agent to start working with CoinMarketCap immediately.
"Show me the top 10 cryptocurrencies by market cap."
"Convert 1.5 BTC to EUR."
"Get the historical listing data for Dogecoin launched on CoinMarketCap."
Troubleshooting CoinMarketCap MCP Server with Vercel AI SDK
Common issues when connecting CoinMarketCap to Vercel AI SDK through the Vinkius, and how to resolve them.
createMCPClient is not a function
npm install @ai-sdk/mcpCoinMarketCap + Vercel AI SDK FAQ
Common questions about integrating CoinMarketCap MCP Server with Vercel AI SDK.
How does the Vercel AI SDK connect to MCP servers?
createMCPClient from @ai-sdk/mcp and pass the server URL. The SDK discovers all tools and provides typed TypeScript interfaces for each one.Can I use MCP tools in Edge Functions?
Does it support streaming tool results?
useChat and streamText that handle tool calls and display results progressively in the UI.Connect CoinMarketCap with your favorite client
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Connect CoinMarketCap to Vercel AI SDK
Get your token, paste the configuration, and start using 8 tools in under 2 minutes. No API key management needed.