Bring On Chain Data
to Claude Desktop
Learn how to connect Glassnode (On-chain Data) to Claude Desktop and start using 6 AI agent tools in minutes. Fully managed, enterprise secure, and ready to use without writing a single line of code.
GDPR Free for SubscribersCompatible with every major AI agent and IDE
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What is the Glassnode (On-chain Data) MCP Server?
Connect your Glassnode account to any AI agent to analyze crypto markets with precision. Fetch real-time and historical on-chain metrics, exchange flows, and network health data through natural conversation.
What you can do
- Asset Discovery — List all supported assets and blockchains using
list_assetsto identify available data points. - Metric Exploration — Query thousands of metric paths with
list_metricsand get detailed documentation on parameters viaget_metric_details. - Time-Series Analysis — Retrieve historical data for active addresses, exchange balances, and price metrics using
get_metric. - Bulk Data — Fetch metrics for multiple assets simultaneously with
get_bulk_metricto compare market trends. - Point-in-Time Data — Access immutable historical snapshots via
get_pit_metricto eliminate look-ahead bias in backtesting.
How it works
- Subscribe to this server
- Enter your Glassnode API Key
- Start querying on-chain intelligence from Claude, Cursor, or any MCP-compatible client
Who is this for?
- Crypto Traders — monitor exchange inflows and whale movements without leaving the chat
- Data Scientists — pull clean time-series data directly into your analysis environment
- Financial Analysts — generate reports on network growth and valuation metrics instantly
Built-in capabilities (6)
Use a="*" for all assets. Get bulk metric data for multiple assets
Path should be the metric name like "addresses/active_count" or "market/price_usd_close". Get time-series data for a specific metric
Get details, allowed parameters, and description for a specific metric
Get Point-in-Time (PIT) metric data
List all supported assets on Glassnode
Can be filtered by asset, interval, etc. List all available metric paths on Glassnode
Why Claude Desktop?
Claude Desktop is the definitive way to connect Glassnode (On-chain Data) to your AI workflow. Add Vinkius Edge URL to your config, restart the app, and Claude immediately exposes all 6 tools in the chat interface. ask a question, Claude calls the right tool, and you see the answer. Zero code, zero context switching.
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Claude Desktop is the reference MCP client. it was designed alongside the protocol itself, ensuring the most complete and stable MCP implementation available
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Zero-code configuration: add a server URL to a JSON file and Claude instantly discovers and exposes all available tools in the chat interface
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Claude's extended thinking capability lets it reason through multi-step tool usage, chaining multiple API calls to answer complex questions
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Enterprise-grade security with local config storage. your tokens never leave your machine, and connections go directly to Vinkius Edge network
Glassnode (On-chain Data) in Claude Desktop
Glassnode (On-chain Data) and 4,000+ other MCP servers. One platform. One governance layer.
Teams that connect Glassnode (On-chain Data) to Claude Desktop through Vinkius don't need to source, host, or maintain individual MCP servers. Every tool call runs inside a hardened runtime with credential isolation, DLP, and a signed audit chain.
Raw MCP | Vinkius | |
|---|---|---|
| Server catalog | Find and host yourself | 4,000+ managed |
| Infrastructure | Self-hosted | Sandboxed V8 isolates |
| Credential handling | Plaintext in config | Vault + runtime injection |
| Data loss prevention | None | Configurable DLP policies |
| Kill switch | None | Global instant shutdown |
| Financial circuit breakers | None | Per-server limits + alerts |
| Audit trail | None | Ed25519 signed logs |
| SIEM log streaming | None | Splunk, Datadog, Webhook |
| Honeytokens | None | Canary alerts on leak |
| Custom domains | Not applicable | DNS challenge verified |
| GDPR compliance | Manual effort | Automated purge + export |
Why teams choose Vinkius for Glassnode (On-chain Data) in Claude Desktop
The Glassnode (On-chain Data) MCP Server runs on Vinkius-managed infrastructure inside AWS — a purpose-built runtime with per-request V8 isolates, Ed25519 signed audit chains, and sub-40ms cold starts. All 6 tools execute in hardened sandboxes optimized for native MCP execution.
Your AI agents in Claude Desktop only access the data you authorize, with DLP that blocks sensitive information from ever reaching the model, kill switch for instant shutdown, and up to 60% token savings. Enterprise-grade infrastructure, zero maintenance.
* Every MCP server runs on Vinkius-managed infrastructure inside AWS - a purpose-built runtime with per-request V8 isolates, Ed25519 signed audit chains, and sub-40ms cold starts optimized for native MCP execution. See our infrastructure
How Vinkius secures
Glassnode (On-chain Data) for Claude Desktop
Every tool call from Claude Desktop to the Glassnode (On-chain Data) MCP Server is protected by DLP redaction, cryptographic audit chains, V8 sandbox isolation, kill switch, and financial circuit breakers.
Frequently asked questions
How can I find the exact path for a specific metric like 'Active Addresses'?
Use the list_metrics tool with the asset symbol (e.g., 'BTC') to see all available paths, or use get_metric_details with a known path to see its full documentation and allowed parameters.
Can I fetch data for multiple coins at once?
Yes, use the get_bulk_metric tool. You can specify a specific asset or use a wildcard * to get data for all supported assets for a specific metric path in a single response.
What is the difference between standard metrics and Point-in-Time (PIT) metrics?
Standard get_metric returns the most accurate current data (which may include revisions). get_pit_metric provides an immutable view of data as it was known at a specific moment, which is essential for backtesting to avoid look-ahead bias.
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.
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.
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