How to Use the Nearblocks (Near Blockchain Explorer API) MCP in Claude

Query Near blockchain data directly in your Claude Desktop chat. Track transactions and token balances without leaving the app.

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Setup Nearblocks (Near Blockchain Explorer API) with Claude Desktop

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Instant account and token lookups

Pull live balances and history for any address in your chat. Use `get_account_details` to check account status or `get_account_tokens` to see what's currently in a wallet. This MCP Server makes it trivial to verify holdings. You'll see the exact token list and NFT inventory linked to an address using `get_account_inventory` without switching to a browser.

Deep dive into transaction history

Trace specific events by feeding transaction hashes into `get_transaction_details`. It gives you the raw data behind every action on the network immediately. Need to see recent activity? Run `get_account_transactions` to pull the latest history for a specific user. It’s the fastest way to audit smart contract interactions within Claude Desktop.

Network-wide data access

Monitor the health of the chain using `get_network_stats`. This tool provides a high-level view of current gas prices and validator activity right in your workspace. If you need to investigate specific blocks, `get_latest_blocks` and `get_block_details` provide the necessary context. The Nearblocks (Near Blockchain Explorer API) tools ensure your AI client has the most current chain state.

Setup guide

Set up Nearblocks (Near Blockchain Explorer API) 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 Nearblocks (Near Blockchain Explorer API) 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 Nearblocks (Near Blockchain Explorer API) 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 nearblocks-near-blockchain-explorer-api-mcp.

json

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "nearblocks-near-blockchain-explorer-api-mcp": {
      "url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp"
    }
  }
}

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Common questions about Nearblocks (Near Blockchain Explorer API) MCP in Claude Desktop

Open your configuration file and add the server definition under the mcpServers key. Once you save and restart Claude Desktop, the tools will appear in your chat interface.

Yes, just provide your account ID to the available tools. You can then ask about your balance or recent transactions as needed.

It runs fine on any system that supports standard MCP configurations. Ensure your environment variables are set and the server is pointed correctly in your config file.

The server only touches the public blockchain data you explicitly request. Your private keys never leave your local machine or interact with this tool.

The tool fetches public ledger information directly from the explorer API. It does not store your history, and data is only used to answer your immediate prompt.

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