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Connect Coindesk Bitcoin Price Index to ChatGPT and Claude

Set it up once and it works in ChatGPT, Claude, Cursor, and any other client you love. It all runs safely in the background, so you can relax and focus on what really matters. Get real-time Bitcoin valuation data through your AI agent.

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Works with modern AI clients that support MCP, including ChatGPT, Claude, Cursor, and more.

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No other AI tool gives you this. Your workflow runs in the client you already love, your account stays protected, and you decide what the agent can and cannot do. It is the whole reason to make the switch.

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Curated set · 8 capabilities

We ship only the actions that matter.

Capability set01 / 02

01-04

4 capabilities in this set.

Part of 8 available through CoinDesk.

  1. 01

    Get bitcoin price global

    This capability fetches the Bitcoin index price in USD, GBP, and EUR all at once.

  2. 02

    Get bitcoin price custom

    Use this to get the Bitcoin index price in any supported fiat currency.

  3. 03

    List supported currencies

    This capability provides a full list of all fiat currencies supported by the Bitcoin index.

  4. 04

    Get coindesk disclaimer

    This capability retrieves the official CoinDesk Data API usage disclaimer.

Capability set02 / 02

05-08

4 capabilities in this set.

Part of 8 available through CoinDesk.

  1. 05

    Get latest update time

    Use this to check the exact time of the most recent CoinDesk Bitcoin index update.

  2. 06

    Get bitcoin price eur

    This capability pulls the current Bitcoin index price specifically in EUR.

  3. 07

    Get bitcoin price gbp

    This capability retrieves the current Bitcoin index price in GBP.

  4. 08

    Get bitcoin price usd

    This capability gets the current Bitcoin index price in USD.

Real work

What teams actually run

01

Portfolio Auditing

Your agent calculates current holdings by pulling the latest Bitcoin price.

02

Market Research

An analyst uses the AI to gather official Bitcoin valuation data for a report.

03

Real-time Monitoring

An investor asks their agent for price updates in specific currencies like EUR.

04

App Development

Developers use the capabilities to integrate live Bitcoin pricing into their workflows.

Automate a task

Put CoinDesk to work on one thing.

Step-by-step automations your AI runs through this Connector: the workflow, the prompts to start with, and the exact capabilities behind each move.

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CoinDesk works with the most popular AI clients.

These are the most popular clients, each with a step-by-step guide: one link, set up once, with governance and visibility built in. And because everything runs on the MCP standard, the same connection also works in any other compatible client — nothing to rebuild.

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You don't need a client to put CoinDesk to work: the same hosted connection plugs into your own applications and agent code, with the same governance on every request. Build with it, chat with it — one connection for both.

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CoinDesk is checked daily against the live service.

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Connect your client

One URL. Every client.

Activate the Connector, copy your link, and paste it into the client you already use. 8 capabilities arrive ready to run.

Preview access · not provider authentication

The vk_preview_* token belongs to Vinkius preview infrastructure. It lets Claude discover and display the capabilities of CoinDesk, so you can see the experience inside your AI.

It does not authenticate your account with CoinDesk. Actions requiring credentials or live account data may not run until you activate the Connector and authorize the service.

CoinDesk Connector

You're all set. Choose your MCP client and follow the setup instructions.

Connector linkhttps://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_ExvdkFJzb5KD2oLgzlCwxXSvUAui0SZ9pbrys94H/mcp

Claude Desktop

Follow the steps below to connect in seconds.

  1. 1In Claude Desktop, open Settings → Connectors.
  2. 2Click “Add custom connector” and paste the connector link above as the remote MCP server URL.
  3. 3Click Add and start a new chat — CoinDesk capabilities are ready to use.
Configuration · claude_desktop_config.jsonCopy
{
  "mcpServers": {
    "coindesk-bitcoin-price-index-mcp": {
      "url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_ExvdkFJzb5KD2oLgzlCwxXSvUAui0SZ9pbrys94H/mcp"
    }
  }
}
  • Claude
  • ChatGPT
  • Cursor
  • VS Code
  • Windsurf
  • Claude Code
  • JetBrains
  • Cline

Step-by-step instructions for each client are in the guide. How to connect

Guided setup for Claude? Set up CoinDesk in Claude and other AIs

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Who it's for

Built for the work CoinDesk owners hand off.

This MCP is built for professionals who need reliable, real-time Bitcoin data delivered through an AI interface.

  • 01

    Crypto Investors

    They use the AI to monitor real-time Bitcoin prices against their portfolio values.

  • 02

    Financial Analysts

    They pull official BPI data to include in market research or financial reports.

  • 03

    Fintech Developers

    They use the data to feed official Bitcoin pricing into their own AI-driven applications.

FAQ

Questions CoinDesk owners ask.

  • 01

    How often is the Bitcoin price updated?

    The Bitcoin Price Index is updated every minute to ensure you have near real-time data.

  • 02

    Which currencies can I check?

    You can check prices in USD, GBP, and EUR, or use the capability to see the full list of supported global currencies.

  • 03

    Do I need my own API key?

    Yes, you will need to provide a CoinDesk Data API key in the secure credential field after subscribing.

  • 04

    Which AI clients can use this MCP?

    This MCP works with any compatible client, including Claude, Cursor, and Windsurf.

  • 05

    Is this data official?

    Yes, the data comes directly from the CoinDesk Bitcoin Price Index, which is an industry standard.

  • 06

    Can I get the current price of Bitcoin in EUR?

    Yes! Use the get_bitcoin_price_global capability. The response will include the current rate for USD, GBP, and EUR as provided by the CoinDesk index.

  • 07

    How often is the BPI updated?

    The Bitcoin Price Index (BPI) is updated every minute to reflect real-time market changes across global exchanges.

  • 08

    Which currencies are supported by CoinDesk?

    CoinDesk supports dozens of global currencies. Use the list_supported_currencies capability to see the full list of ISO codes and names supported by the index.

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