Etherscan MCP Server for Claude DesktopGive Claude Desktop instant access to 19 tools to Get Abi, Get Address Tag, Get Address Token Balance, and more

Name: Etherscan
Price: 29 USD
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Author: Vinkius

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Claude Desktop is Anthropic's native application for interacting with Claude AI models on macOS and Windows. It was the first consumer application to ship with built-in MCP support, making it the reference implementation for the Model Context Protocol standard.

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The Etherscan MCP Server for Claude Desktop is a standout in the Data Analytics category — giving your AI agent 19 tools to work with, ready to go from day one.

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Classic Setup·json

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "etherscan": {
      // Your Vinkius token. get it at cloud.vinkius.com
      "url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp"
    }
  }
}

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About Etherscan MCP Server

Connect your Etherscan API key to any AI agent and gain instant access to on-chain data across Ethereum and other EVM-compatible networks through natural conversation.

Claude Desktop is the definitive way to connect Etherscan to your AI workflow. Add Vinkius Edge URL to your config, restart the app, and Claude immediately exposes all 19 tools in the chat interface. ask a question, Claude calls the right tool, and you see the answer. Zero code, zero context switching.

What you can do

Native Balances — Retrieve the native token balance (ETH, MATIC, etc.) for single or multiple addresses (up to 20) using get_balance and get_balance_multi.
Transaction History — Fetch comprehensive lists of normal and internal transactions for any wallet address with get_tx_list and get_tx_list_internal.
Token Tracking — Monitor transfers for ERC-20, ERC-721 (NFTs), and ERC-1155 tokens using specialized tools like get_token_tx and get_token_nft_tx.
Multi-Chain Support — Query data across different networks by specifying the chainid (e.g., 1 for Ethereum, 137 for Polygon).
Granular Filtering — Filter transaction results by block range, pagination, and sort order to find exactly what you need.

The Etherscan MCP Server exposes 19 tools through the Vinkius. Connect it to Claude Desktop in under two minutes — credentials fully managed, no infrastructure to provision, no vendor lock-in. Your configuration, your data, your control.

All 19 Etherscan tools available for Claude Desktop

When Claude Desktop connects to Etherscan through Vinkius, your AI agent gets direct access to every tool listed below — spanning ethereum, evm, block-explorer, and more. Every call runs in a secure, isolated environment with full audit visibility. Beyond a simple connection, you get real-time monitoring of agent activity, enterprise governance, and optimized token usage.

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Get abi on Etherscan

Get Contract ABI

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Get address tag on Etherscan

Get address name tag (PRO Plus)

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Get address token balance on Etherscan

Get address portfolio (PRO)

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Get balance on Etherscan

Get native token balance for an address

get

Get balance multi on Etherscan

Get native token balances for multiple addresses

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Get block no by time on Etherscan

Get block number by timestamp

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Get block number on Etherscan

Get latest block number

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Get eth price on Etherscan

Get Ether last price

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Get eth supply on Etherscan

Get total supply of Ether

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Get gas oracle on Etherscan

Get Gas Oracle

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Get logs on Etherscan

Get event logs

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Get source code on Etherscan

Get Contract Source Code

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Get token 1155 tx on Etherscan

Get ERC-1155 token transfers for an address

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Get token nft tx on Etherscan

Get ERC-721 token transfers for an address

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Get token tx on Etherscan

Get ERC-20 token transfers for an address

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Get transaction by hash on Etherscan

Get transaction by hash

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Get tx list on Etherscan

Max 10,000 records. Get normal transactions for an address

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Get tx list internal on Etherscan

Get internal transactions for an address

verify

Verify source code on Etherscan

Verify Contract Source Code

Connect Etherscan to Claude Desktop via MCP

Follow these steps to wire Etherscan into Claude Desktop. The entire setup takes under two minutes — your credentials stay safe behind Vinkius.

Open Claude Desktop Settings

Go to Settings → Developer → Edit Config to open claude_desktop_config.json

Add the MCP Server

Paste the configuration above into the mcpServers section

Restart Claude Desktop

Close and reopen Claude Desktop to load the new server

Start using Etherscan

Look for the 🔌 icon in the chat. your 19 tools are now available

Why Use Claude Desktop with the Etherscan MCP Server

Claude Desktop by Anthropic provides unique advantages when paired with Etherscan through the Model Context Protocol.

Claude Desktop is the reference MCP client. it was designed alongside the protocol itself, ensuring the most complete and stable MCP implementation available

Zero-code configuration: add a server URL to a JSON file and Claude instantly discovers and exposes all available tools in the chat interface

Claude's extended thinking capability lets it reason through multi-step tool usage, chaining multiple API calls to answer complex questions

Enterprise-grade security with local config storage. your tokens never leave your machine, and connections go directly to Vinkius Edge network

Etherscan + Claude Desktop Use Cases

Practical scenarios where Claude Desktop combined with the Etherscan MCP Server delivers measurable value.

Interactive data exploration: ask Claude to query DNS records, look up WHOIS data, and cross-reference results in a single conversation

Ad-hoc security audits: type a domain name and let Claude enumerate subdomains, check DNS history, and flag configuration anomalies. all through natural language

Executive briefings: generate comprehensive domain intelligence reports by asking Claude to compile findings into a formatted summary

Learning and training: new team members can explore API capabilities conversationally without needing to read documentation

Example Prompts for Etherscan in Claude Desktop

Ready-to-use prompts you can give your Claude Desktop agent to start working with Etherscan immediately.

"What is the ETH balance of address 0xde0B295669a9FD93d5F28D9Ec85E40f4cb697BAe on Ethereum?"

"Show me the last 5 ERC-20 token transfers for 0x742d35Cc6634C0532925a3b844Bc454e4438f44e."

"List the normal transactions for address 0x123... on Polygon (Chain ID 137)."

Troubleshooting Etherscan MCP Server with Claude Desktop

Common issues when connecting Etherscan to Claude Desktop through Vinkius, and how to resolve them.

Server not appearing after restart

Ensure the JSON is valid (no trailing commas). Check the file path: ~/Library/Application Support/Claude/claude_desktop_config.json (macOS) or %APPDATA%\\Claude\\ (Windows).

Authentication error

Verify your Vinkius token is correct. Go to cloud.vinkius.com to regenerate it if needed.

Tools not showing in chat

Click the 🔌 icon at the bottom of the chat input. If it shows 0 tools, the server may still be connecting. wait a few seconds.

Etherscan + Claude Desktop FAQ

Common questions about integrating Etherscan MCP Server with Claude Desktop.

How does Claude Desktop discover MCP tools?

When Claude Desktop starts, it reads the claude_desktop_config.json file and connects to each configured MCP server. It calls the tools/list endpoint to fetch the schema for every available tool, then surfaces them as clickable options in the chat interface via the 🔌 icon.

What happens if the MCP server is temporarily unavailable?

Claude Desktop handles disconnections gracefully. if the server is unreachable at startup, the tools simply won't appear. Once the server becomes available again, restarting Claude Desktop will re-establish the connection. There is no timeout penalty or error loop.

Can I connect multiple MCP servers simultaneously?

Yes. You can add as many servers as you need in the mcpServers section of the config file. Each server appears as a separate tool provider, and Claude can use tools from multiple servers in a single conversation turn.

Is there a limit on the number of tools per server?

Claude Desktop can handle hundreds of tools per server. However, for optimal LLM performance, Vinkius servers are designed to expose focused, well-documented tool sets rather than overwhelming the model with too many options.

Does Claude Desktop support Streamable HTTP transport?

Yes. Claude Desktop supports both SSE (Server-Sent Events) and the newer Streamable HTTP transport that Vinkius uses. Simply provide the server URL. Claude auto-negotiates the transport protocol.

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