How to Use the CurrencyBeacon MCP in Claude

Q: How do I install CurrencyBeacon on my Claude Desktop app?

Open your claudedesktopconfig.json file and add the MCP server setup under the mcpServers key. Once you save the file and restart your desktop app, the currency tools will be ready to use in your next chat.

Q: Does CurrencyBeacon support bulk currency conversions in Claude Desktop?

Your agent can loop through multiple queries using getlatestrates to handle batch conversions. You just ask the agent to process the list, and it calls the tool repeatedly to return the formatted results.

Get live exchange rates and historical currency trends directly inside Claude Desktop.

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Real-time currency conversion inside Claude Desktop

Stop leaving your chat to look up currency conversions. It's annoying. This CurrencyBeacon MCP Server lets your desktop agent run `convert_currency` to calculate precise exchange rates instantly. If you use the Claude Web interface, this tool renders interactive conversion tables right in your browser. For local desktop users, it pulls live rates directly into your active workspace.

Run deep financial trend analysis on historical rates

Your agent calls `get_timeseries` to pull up to 365 days of historical data for any currency pair. It can spot trends and map out fluctuations without you writing a single line of data-fetching code. Auditing old invoices requires precise data from specific past dates, which is where `get_historical_rates` comes in. This is perfect for checking past transaction values directly from your chat prompt.

Instant currency validation and listing

You can verify currency codes before running large batch calculations. The agent calls `list_currencies` to fetch the complete, current list of supported legal tenders and crypto assets. This prevents errors when you query `get_latest_rates` for real-time market pricing. Your agent handles the validation behind the scenes, keeping your code clean.

Setup guide

Set up CurrencyBeacon MCP in Claude Web or Desktop

1

Open Claude Settings

Go to claude.ai, click your profile icon, then navigate to Customize → Connectors.
2

Add Custom Connector

Click the "+" button and select Add custom connector. Paste your Vinkius endpoint URL: https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp Replace [YOUR_TOKEN_HERE] with your token from cloud.vinkius.com. For OAuth-protected servers, expand Advanced settings to add credentials.
3

Start a conversation

Open a new chat. The CurrencyBeacon MCP tools are available immediately — no restart needed.

Endpoint URL

https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp

No configuration file needed — paste the URL directly in the Claude web interface.

Available on Free (1 connector), Pro, Max, Team, and Enterprise plans.

Prerequisites

Claude Desktop installed (macOS or Windows)
Active Vinkius subscription with a valid endpoint token

1

Open Claude Desktop Settings

Click the menu icon at the top-left corner, go to Settings → Developer → Edit Config. This opens claude_desktop_config.json in your default text editor.
2

Paste the CurrencyBeacon MCP configuration

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

Restart Claude Desktop

Close and reopen the application. Claude needs a full restart to load new MCPs — refreshing a conversation is not enough.
4

Verify the connection

Open a new conversation. Click the 🔌 icon at the bottom of the message input. You should see tools listed under currencybeacon-mcp.

json

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

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Common questions about CurrencyBeacon MCP in Claude Desktop

Open your `claude_desktop_config.json` file and add the MCP server setup under the `mcpServers` key. Once you save the file and restart your desktop app, the currency tools will be ready to use in your next chat.

Yes, you can connect it via the claude.ai web interface using a remote connection. Go to your Integrations settings, paste the Vinkius remote MCP URL, and authenticate to start converting currencies in your browser.

Your agent can loop through multiple queries using `get_latest_rates` to handle batch conversions. You just ask the agent to process the list, and it calls the tool repeatedly to return the formatted results.

Look for the hammer icon in your chat input box inside the app. Clicking it shows the list of active MCP tools like `convert_currency` and `get_timeseries`.

The tool only transmits the specific currency codes, dates, and transaction amounts you input to fetch rates. Your private API keys and financial figures are processed inside the secure Vinkius sandbox, keeping your local workspace completely isolated.

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