Bring Cryptocurrency Exchange
to Cursor
Create your Vinkius account to connect Kraken to Cursor and start using all 8 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 Kraken MCP Server?
Connect to Kraken and access real-time cryptocurrency market data through natural conversation — no API key needed for public data.
What you can do
- Live Tickers — Get current prices, 24h volume, VWAP and high/low for any trading pair
- OHLC Candles — Retrieve candlestick data with multiple timeframes (1m to 15d)
- Order Book — View current bids and asks with market depth analysis
- Recent Trades — See the most recent completed trades with price, volume and side
- Asset Info — Get details about all supported cryptocurrencies and fiat currencies
- Trading Pairs — Explore all available trading pairs with their specifications
- Spread Data — Analyze bid/ask spreads for liquidity assessment
How it works
- Subscribe to this server
- No API key needed for public market data
- Get crypto data from Claude, Cursor, or any MCP-compatible client
No API key required for public data — completely free.
Who is this for?
- Traders — check real-time prices, analyze order books and review recent trades
- Analysts — explore OHLC data, compare spreads across pairs and monitor market trends
- Developers — access crypto market data without authentication for dashboards and bots
Built-in capabilities (8)
Returns asset name, alternate names, decimals, status and collateral support. Optionally filter by specific assets (comma-separated). Get information about Kraken assets
Returns pair name, alt name, base/quote assets, lot volume decimals, pair decimals, order minimums and trading leverage. Optionally filter by a specific pair. Get information about Kraken trading pairs
Each candle includes time, open, high, low, close, VWAP, volume and trade count. Supports intervals: 1 (1min), 5, 15, 30, 60 (1h), 240 (4h), 1440 (1d), 10080 (1w), 21600 (15d). Optionally provide since timestamp for incremental data. Get OHLCV candlestick data for a trading pair
Each level includes price and volume. The count parameter controls the number of levels returned (1-500, default 100). Useful for analyzing market depth and liquidity. Get the current order book for a trading pair
Returns the Unix timestamp and RFC 1123 time. Useful for synchronizing with the exchange server and verifying API connectivity. Get Kraken server time
Returns recent spreads with bid price, ask price, time (Unix timestamp) and volume. Useful for analyzing liquidity and trading costs. Get recent spread data for a trading pair
Returns best bid/ask prices, last trade price, 24h volume, VWAP, high/low prices and trade counts. Pair names can be standard (XBTUSD) or alt (BTCUSD). Multiple pairs comma-separated. Get current ticker information for trading pairs
Each trade includes price, volume, time (Unix timestamp), side (buy/sell), order type (market/limit) and misc info. Returns up to 1000 most recent trades. Optionally provide since timestamp for pagination. Get recent trades for a trading pair
Why Cursor?
Cursor's Agent mode turns Kraken into an in-editor superpower. Ask Cursor to generate code using live data from Kraken and it fetches, processes, and writes. all in a single agentic loop. 8 tools appear alongside file editing and terminal access, creating a unified development environment grounded in real-time information.
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Agent mode turns Cursor into an autonomous coding assistant that can read files, run commands, and call MCP tools without switching context
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Cursor's Composer feature can generate entire files using real-time data fetched through MCP. no copy-pasting from external dashboards
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MCP tools appear alongside built-in tools like file reading and terminal access, creating a unified agentic environment
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VS Code extension compatibility means your existing workflow, keybindings, and extensions all work alongside MCP tools
Kraken in Cursor
Why run Kraken with Vinkius?
The Kraken 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 8 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 Kraken using Vinkius. You will never be left in the dark about what your AI agents are doing with your tools.
Kraken and 4,000+ other AI tools. No hosting, no code, ready to use.
Professionals who connect Kraken to Cursor 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
Kraken for Cursor
Every request between Cursor and Kraken 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
Do I need an API key?
No! All public market data (tickers, OHLC, trades, order book, spreads, asset info) is available without authentication. Just subscribe and start querying.
What trading pairs are available?
Kraken supports 500+ trading pairs including major pairs like XBT/USD, ETH/USD, ETH/XBT, SOL/USD and many altcoin pairs. Use get_asset_pairs to see the complete list.
What timeframes are available for OHLC data?
OHLC data is available in these intervals: 1 (1 minute), 5, 15, 30, 60 (1 hour), 240 (4 hours), 1440 (1 day), 10080 (1 week), 21600 (15 days). Use get_ohlc with the interval parameter.
What is the difference between XBT and BTC?
They're the same cryptocurrency! XBT is the ISO 4217 standard code for Bitcoin used by Kraken's API, while BTC is the common ticker symbol. Kraken pairs use XBT (e.g., XBTUSD = Bitcoin/US Dollar).
What is Agent mode and why does it matter for MCP?
Agent mode is Cursor's autonomous execution mode where the AI can perform multi-step tasks: reading files, editing code, running terminal commands, and calling MCP tools. Without Agent mode, Cursor operates in a simpler ask-and-answer mode that doesn't support tool calling. Always ensure you're in Agent mode when working with MCP servers.
Where does Cursor store MCP configuration?
Cursor looks for MCP server configurations in a mcp.json file. You can configure servers at the project level (.cursor/mcp.json in your project root) or globally (~/.cursor/mcp.json). Project-level configs take precedence.
Can Cursor use MCP tools in inline edits?
No. MCP tools are only available in Agent mode through the chat panel. Inline completions and Tab suggestions do not trigger MCP tool calls. This is by design. tool calls require user visibility and approval.
How do I verify MCP tools are loaded?
Open Settings → Features → MCP and look for your server name. A green indicator means the server is connected. You can also check Agent mode's available tools by clicking the tools dropdown in the chat panel.
Tools not appearing in Cursor
Ensure you are in Agent mode (not Ask mode). MCP tools only work in Agent mode.
Server shows as disconnected
Check Settings → Features → MCP and verify the server status. Try clicking the refresh button.
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