How to Use the CurrencyBeacon MCP in Claude Code

Q: How to install CurrencyBeacon on Claude Code?

Use the claude mcp add command in your terminal. Ensure your endpoint token is ready to finalize the connection.

Q: Can Claude Code use CurrencyBeacon for cron jobs?

Yes. You can script calls to getlatestrates in your shell to run on a schedule. Claude Code handles the headless execution.

Q: How do I verify CurrencyBeacon in Claude Code?

Run claude mcp list to check the status. It shows if the server is active and which tools are ready for your scripts.

Connect CurrencyBeacon to Claude Code for headless terminal-based financial data processing.

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Claude Code fetches live rates

Run scripts that need current data using `get_latest_rates`. Claude Code pipes the result into your shell output. This makes it easy to build CLI tools that show accurate prices. You don't need a browser to get the info.

Automate reports with Claude Code

Use `get_timeseries` to feed data into your CI/CD pipelines. Claude Code gathers the stats and prepares the log files. It handles the data gathering while you manage the deployment. Your scripts remain clean and focused on output.

Convert rates via Claude Code

Pass amounts to `convert_currency` directly from your command line. Claude Code returns the value in your terminal. This is the fastest way to verify pricing logic in dev. No GUI overhead, just raw data.

Setup guide

Set up CurrencyBeacon MCP in Claude Code

Prerequisites

Claude Code CLI installed (npm install -g @anthropic-ai/claude-code)
Active Vinkius subscription with a valid endpoint token

1

Run the add command

Open your terminal and run the command shown on the right. Replace [YOUR_TOKEN_HERE] with your endpoint token from cloud.vinkius.com. Use --scope user to make it available across all projects.
2

Verify the connection

Start a Claude Code session and type /mcp to list connected servers. You should see currencybeacon-mcp with a green status indicator.
3

Start using tools

Ask Claude Code something like "Check my latest CurrencyBeacon transactions." It will automatically discover and invoke the available CurrencyBeacon tools.

Terminal

claude mcp add --transport http currencybeacon-mcp https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp

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Prerequisites

Claude Code CLI installed
Active Vinkius subscription with a valid endpoint token

1

Open the config file

Create or edit .mcp.json in your project root for project-level scope, or ~/.claude.json for user-level scope.
2

Add the CurrencyBeacon MCP

Paste the JSON snippet shown on the right into the mcpServers object. Replace [YOUR_TOKEN_HERE] with your endpoint token from cloud.vinkius.com.
3

Restart Claude Code

Start a new Claude Code session. Type /mcp to confirm the server is connected. The tools will be automatically available in your conversation.

.mcp.json

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "currencybeacon-mcp": {
      "type": "url",
      "url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp"
    }
  }
}

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Common questions about CurrencyBeacon MCP in Claude Code

Use the `claude mcp add` command in your terminal. Ensure your endpoint token is ready to finalize the connection.

Yes. You can script calls to `get_latest_rates` in your shell to run on a schedule. Claude Code handles the headless execution.

It supports standard HTTP/SSE transports. You define the transport type when you run the add command for the server.

Run `claude mcp list` to check the status. It shows if the server is active and which tools are ready for your scripts.

Vinkius encrypts all transport tunnels. Your exchange rate data is processed in a transient container that vanishes as soon as the command completes.

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