Bring Market Data
to Claude Code
Create your Vinkius account to connect CoinAPI to Claude Code and start using all 9 AI tools in minutes. Fully managed, enterprise secure, and ready to use without writing a single line of code. No hosting, no server setup — just connect and start using.
GDPR Free for SubscribersCompatible with every major AI agent and IDE
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What is the CoinAPI MCP Server?
Equip your AI agent with institutional-grade cryptocurrency market intelligence via CoinAPI. This unified server provides your agent with instant access to real-time and historical pricing, volume, trades, and order book data across hundreds of crypto exchanges. Your agent can instantly fetch precise exchange rates, audit OHLCV (Open, High, Low, Close, Volume) data, and retrieve Level 2 order books without you ever manually checking an exchange. Whether you are tracking market momentum or building an automated trading strategy, your agent acts as a dedicated quantitative analyst through natural conversation.
What you can do
- Market Rates — Retrieve current exchange rates between any cryptocurrency and fiat currency pair.
- Timeseries Data — Fetch detailed OHLCV (Open, High, Low, Close, Volume) records to analyze price actions across various timeframes.
- Trade Activity — Monitor the most recent executed trades on any specific exchange and symbol.
- Order Book Depth — Access Level 2 order book data to analyze liquidity and bid/ask spreads.
- Asset Intelligence — List all supported fiat and crypto assets, symbols, and integrated exchanges.
How it works
- Subscribe to this server
- Enter your CoinAPI Key
- Start managing your crypto intelligence from Claude, Cursor, or any MCP-compatible client
Who is this for?
- Crypto Traders & Quants — instantly retrieve exact order book depths, trades, and OHLCV data across multiple exchanges.
- Financial Researchers — discover macro market trends and analyze liquidity without writing custom API scripts.
- DeFi Developers — integrate institutional-grade pricing oracles and exchange rates into decentralized applications.
- Portfolio Managers — track precise valuations of diverse crypto assets against multiple fiat pairs.
Built-in capabilities (9)
Get exchange rates
Get latest orderbooks
Get latest quotes
Get latest trades
Get OHLCV data
Get specific exchange rate
List all assets
List all exchanges
Can be optionally filtered. List all symbols
Why Claude Code?
Claude Code registers CoinAPI as an MCP server in a single terminal command. Once connected, Claude Code discovers all 9 tools at runtime and can call them headlessly. ideal for CI/CD pipelines, cron jobs, and automated workflows where CoinAPI data drives decisions without human intervention.
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Single-command setup:
claude mcp addregisters the server instantly. no config files to edit or applications to restart - —
Terminal-native workflow means MCP tools integrate seamlessly into shell scripts, CI/CD pipelines, and automated DevOps tasks
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Claude Code runs headlessly, enabling unattended batch processing using CoinAPI tools in cron jobs or deployment scripts
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Built by the same team that created the MCP protocol, ensuring first-class compatibility and the fastest adoption of new protocol features
CoinAPI in Claude Code
Why run CoinAPI with Vinkius?
The CoinAPI connection runs on our fully managed, secure cloud infrastructure. We handle the hosting, maintenance, and security so you don't have to deal with servers or code. All 9 tools are ready to work instantly without any complex setup.
You stay in complete control of your data. Your AI only accesses the information you approve, keeping your sensitive passwords and private details completely safe. Plus, with automatic optimizations, your AI works faster and more efficiently.
* Every connection is hosted and maintained by Vinkius. We handle the security, updates, and infrastructure so you don't have to write code or manage servers. See our infrastructure
Over 4,000 integrations ready for AI agents
Explore a vast library of pre-built integrations, optimized and ready to deploy.
Connect securely in under 30 seconds
Generate tokens to authenticate and link external services in a single step.
Complete visibility into every agent action
Audit live requests, latency, success rates, and active security compliance policies.
Optimize spending and track token ROI
Analyze real-time token consumption and cost metrics detailed by connection.
Explore our live AI Agents Analytics dashboard to see it all working
This dashboard is included when you connect CoinAPI using Vinkius. You will never be left in the dark about what your AI agents are doing with your tools.
CoinAPI and 4,000+ other AI tools. No hosting, no code, ready to use.
Professionals who connect CoinAPI to Claude Code through Vinkius don't need to write code, manage servers, or worry about security. Everything is pre-configured, secure, and runs automatically in the background.
Raw MCP | Vinkius | |
|---|---|---|
| Ready-to-use MCPs | Find and configure each manually | 4,000+ MCPs ready to use |
| Connection Setup | Manual coding & server setup | 1-click instant connection |
| Server Hosting | You host it yourself (needs 24/7 uptime) | 100% hosted & managed by Vinkius |
| Security & Privacy | Stored in plaintext config files | Bank-grade encrypted vault |
| Activity Visibility | Blind execution (no logs or tracking) | Live dashboard with real-time logs |
| Cost Control | Runaway AI token spend risk | Automatic budget limits |
| Revoking Access | Must delete files or code to stop | 1-click disconnect button |
How Vinkius secures
CoinAPI for Claude Code
Every request between Claude Code and CoinAPI is protected by our secure gateway. We automatically keep your sensitive data private, prevent unauthorized access, and let you disconnect instantly at any time.
Frequently asked questions
How do I format the symbol ID to get specific exchange data?
CoinAPI uses a specific format: EXCHANGE_TYPE_BASE_QUOTE. For example, to get Bitcoin to USD on Bitstamp, use BITSTAMP_SPOT_BTC_USD. You can use the list_symbols tool to find exact identifiers.
Can I get the current price of Ethereum in Euros?
Yes! Use the get_specific_rate tool. Set asset_id_base to 'ETH' and asset_id_quote to 'EUR'. This will return the real-time average conversion rate.
What timeframes are available for OHLCV data?
The get_ohlcv tool supports various periods via the period_id parameter, such as 1MIN, 1HRS, 1DAY, 1MTH, etc. It defaults to 1DAY.
How do I add an MCP server to Claude Code?
Run claude mcp add <name> --transport http "<url>" in your terminal. Claude Code registers the server and discovers all tools immediately.
Can Claude Code run MCP tools in headless mode?
Yes. Claude Code supports non-interactive execution, making it ideal for scripts, cron jobs, and CI/CD pipelines that need MCP tool access.
How do I list all connected MCP servers?
Run claude mcp in your terminal to see all registered servers and their status, or type /mcp inside an active Claude Code session.
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