How do I get a CoinMarketCap API key?

Register at pro.coinmarketcap.com to get your API key. Copy it and paste it below.

Are there limits on the free plan?

Yes. The free tier has limited daily/monthly credits and excludes some advanced endpoints like historical data.

Can I convert between any two currencies?

Yes. The conversion tool supports hundreds of cryptocurrencies and dozens of fiat currencies tracked by CoinMarketCap.

CoinMarketCap MCP Server for Cursor 8 tools — connect in under 2 minutes

Name: CoinMarketCap
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Author: Vinkius

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{
  "mcpServers": {
    "coinmarketcap": {
      "url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp"
    }
  }
}

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About CoinMarketCap MCP Server

Connect your AI to CoinMarketCap, the world's most-referenced crypto price-tracking platform.

Cursor's Agent mode turns CoinMarketCap into an in-editor superpower. Ask Cursor to generate code using live data from CoinMarketCap and it fetches, processes, and writes. all in a single agentic loop. 8 tools appear alongside file editing and terminal access, creating a unified development environment grounded in real-time information.

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 Cursor 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 Cursor via MCP

Follow these steps to integrate the CoinMarketCap MCP Server with Cursor.

Open MCP Settings

Press Cmd+Shift+P (macOS) or Ctrl+Shift+P (Windows/Linux) → search "MCP Settings"

Add the server config

Paste the JSON configuration above into the mcp.json file that opens

Save the file

Cursor will automatically detect the new MCP server

Start using CoinMarketCap

Open Agent mode in chat and ask: "Using CoinMarketCap, help me...". 8 tools available

Why Use Cursor with the CoinMarketCap MCP Server

Cursor AI Code Editor provides unique advantages when paired with CoinMarketCap through the Model Context Protocol.

Agent mode turns Cursor into an autonomous coding assistant that can read files, run commands, and call MCP tools without switching context

Cursor's Composer feature can generate entire files using real-time data fetched through MCP. no copy-pasting from external dashboards

MCP tools appear alongside built-in tools like file reading and terminal access, creating a unified agentic environment

VS Code extension compatibility means your existing workflow, keybindings, and extensions all work alongside MCP tools

CoinMarketCap + Cursor Use Cases

Practical scenarios where Cursor combined with the CoinMarketCap MCP Server delivers measurable value.

Code generation with live data: ask Cursor to generate a security report module using live DNS and subdomain data fetched through MCP

Automated documentation: have Cursor query your API's tool schemas and generate TypeScript interfaces or OpenAPI specs automatically

Infrastructure-as-code: Cursor can fetch domain configurations and generate corresponding Terraform or CloudFormation templates

Test scaffolding: ask Cursor to pull real API responses via MCP and generate unit test fixtures from actual data

CoinMarketCap MCP Tools for Cursor (8)

These 8 tools become available when you connect CoinMarketCap to Cursor 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 Cursor

Ready-to-use prompts you can give your Cursor 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 Cursor

Common issues when connecting CoinMarketCap to Cursor through the Vinkius, and how to resolve them.

Tools not appearing in Cursor

Ensure you are in Agent mode (not Ask mode). MCP tools only work in Agent mode.

Server shows as disconnected

Check Settings → Features → MCP and verify the server status. Try clicking the refresh button.

CoinMarketCap + Cursor FAQ

Common questions about integrating CoinMarketCap MCP Server with Cursor.

What is Agent mode and why does it matter for MCP?

Agent mode is Cursor's autonomous execution mode where the AI can perform multi-step tasks: reading files, editing code, running terminal commands, and calling MCP tools. Without Agent mode, Cursor operates in a simpler ask-and-answer mode that doesn't support tool calling. Always ensure you're in Agent mode when working with MCP servers.

Where does Cursor store MCP configuration?

Cursor looks for MCP server configurations in a mcp.json file. You can configure servers at the project level (.cursor/mcp.json in your project root) or globally (~/.cursor/mcp.json). Project-level configs take precedence.

Can Cursor use MCP tools in inline edits?

No. MCP tools are only available in Agent mode through the chat panel. Inline completions and Tab suggestions do not trigger MCP tool calls. This is by design. tool calls require user visibility and approval.

How do I verify MCP tools are loaded?

Open Settings → Features → MCP and look for your server name. A green indicator means the server is connected. You can also check Agent mode's available tools by clicking the tools dropdown in the chat panel.