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Connect CoinGecko (Alternative) 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. Turn your AI agent into a real-time financial analyst.

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

ChatGPTClaudeCursorPerplexityGeminiMicrosoft CopilotRaycastMeta AI

Your AI does the work. We keep it safe and sound.

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.

Each Connector lives inside our infrastructure, the same place where your workflow runs. The three things below are already part of it, working quietly in the background so you never have to think about them. Nothing to add, nothing to set up, nothing to worry about.

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V8 Isolate01

Each Connector runs inside its own sealed environment.

Each Connector runs inside its own sealed V8 runtime — no access to your files, your system, or other servers. A Connector never sees past its own request.

Kill Switch02

One switch stops every agent. Instantly.

One action deactivates every Connector, revokes every token, and ends every session at once. AI Governance keeps the record.

FinOps per User03

Spending limits that pause instead of surprise.

Every user keeps their own connections and credentials, isolated from everyone else. Anything that would cross your spending limit is held for your approval, not billed.

Three controls, built into the layer your AI connects through.

Curated set · 29 capabilities

We ship only the actions that matter.

Capability set01 / 08

01-04

4 capabilities in this set.

Part of 29 available through CoinGecko.

  1. 01

    Get supported vs currencies

    Get a list of all currencies supported for price comparisons.

  2. 02

    Get coin

    Get current data for a specific coin, including exchange tickers.

  3. 03

    List coins markets

    Get price, market cap, volume, and other market data for supported coins.

  4. 04

    Get global

    This capability provides global cryptocurrency market data.

Capability set02 / 08

05-08

4 capabilities in this set.

Part of 29 available through CoinGecko.

  1. 05

    Get coin history

    Retrieve historical data for a specific date.

  2. 06

    Get coin market chart range

    Use this to pull historical market data for a specific timestamp range.

  3. 07

    Get coin market chart

    Get historical market data for a coin.

  4. 08

    Get coin ohlc

    This capability retrieves OHLC data for a specific coin.

Capability set03 / 08

09-12

4 capabilities in this set.

Part of 29 available through CoinGecko.

  1. 09

    Get coin tickers

    Get specific coin tickers for various markets.

  2. 10

    List coins

    This capability returns a list of all supported coin IDs, names, and symbols.

  3. 11

    Get exchange tickers

    Retrieve tickers for a specific exchange.

  4. 12

    Get exchange

    This capability provides exchange volume in BTC and specific tickers.

Capability set04 / 08

13-16

4 capabilities in this set.

Part of 29 available through CoinGecko.

  1. 13

    Get exchange volume chart

    Get volume chart data for a particular exchange.

  2. 14

    List exchanges markets

    Get a list of all supported market IDs and names.

  3. 15

    List exchanges

    This capability provides a list of all supported exchanges.

  4. 16

    Get nft by contract

    Retrieve NFT data using a contract address.

Capability set05 / 08

17-20

4 capabilities in this set.

Part of 29 available through CoinGecko.

  1. 17

    Get nft

    Get current data for a specific NFT collection.

  2. 18

    List nfts

    This capability lists all supported NFT collections.

  3. 19

    List onchain dexes

    Retrieve a list of supported DEXes on a specific network.

  4. 20

    List onchain networks

    This capability lists all supported networks available on GeckoTerminal.

Capability set06 / 08

21-23

3 capabilities in this set.

Part of 29 available through CoinGecko.

  1. 21

    Get onchain pool

    Get liquidity pool data by its address.

  2. 22

    Get onchain pool trades

    Get the latest trade data from a specific liquidity pool.

  3. 23

    Get onchain token

    Retrieve token data using a specific contract address.

Capability set07 / 08

24-26

3 capabilities in this set.

Part of 29 available through CoinGecko.

  1. 24

    Get public treasury

    Check the holdings of public companies for a specific coin.

  2. 25

    Get simple price

    Get the current price for various cryptocurrencies.

  3. 26

    Get simple token price

    Retrieve the current price of tokens on a specific platform.

Capability set08 / 08

27-29

3 capabilities in this set.

Part of 29 available through CoinGecko.

  1. 27

    Get trending

    This capability identifies currently trending search coins.

  2. 28

    List asset platforms

    This capability lists all available asset platforms.

  3. 29

    Get global defi

    Get global DeFi data for the top 100 cryptocurrencies.

Real work

What teams actually run

01

Portfolio Monitoring

Ask your agent to calculate the current value of your holdings based on live prices.

02

Trend Spotting

Query trending coins to find assets gaining sudden market interest.

03

Smart Contract Auditing

Use contract addresses to pull token data and liquidity pool info during development.

04

Market Research

Pull global market cap and volume data to understand broader market conditions.

Automate a task

Put CoinGecko 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.

One connector, every AI

CoinGecko 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.

ClaudeClaudeChatGPTChatGPTGeminiGeminiPerplexityPerplexityGrokGrokMicrosoft CopilotMicrosoft CopilotCursorCursorVS CodeVS CodeWindsurfWindsurfJetBrainsJetBrainsClineClineLangChainLangChainVercel AI SDKVercel AI SDKLovableLovableZ.aiZ.aiRaycastRaycastQwen CodeQwen CodeKimi CodeKimi CodeLe ChatLe Chat

Building your own app? The connector is yours to use.

You don't need a client to put CoinGecko 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.

Observed, not estimated

1050ms average. Fast in production.

CoinGecko is checked daily against the live service.

Daily averagePeak 1125ms
Oct 3Today
Fastest day
822ms
Slowest day
1125ms
14-day trend
Stable0%

Connect your client

One URL. Every client.

Activate the Connector, copy your link, and paste it into the client you already use. 29 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 CoinGecko, so you can see the experience inside your AI.

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

CoinGecko Connector

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

Connector linkhttps://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_EsobUpDR0PAn2zJIeSY6RL7zGeSLSm2b99Z8Getx/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 — CoinGecko capabilities are ready to use.
Configuration · claude_desktop_config.jsonCopy
{
  "mcpServers": {
    "coingecko-alternative-mcp": {
      "url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_EsobUpDR0PAn2zJIeSY6RL7zGeSLSm2b99Z8Getx/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 CoinGecko in Claude and other AIs

See all the AI clients this connector works with ↑

Who it's for

Built for the work CoinGecko owners hand off.

This MCP is built for anyone who needs to bridge the gap between raw crypto data and actionable intelligence.

  • 01

    Crypto Traders

    Get price updates and market sentiment without leaving your chat interface.

  • 02

    Web3 Developers

    Fetch contract addresses and on-chain data directly into your coding environment.

  • 03

    Financial Analysts

    Automate the collection of historical data and global metrics for reports.

FAQ

Questions CoinGecko owners ask.

  • 01

    Do I need a paid CoinGecko account?

    No, this MCP works with both Demo and Pro API keys.

  • 02

    Which AI clients can I use with this MCP?

    You can use any MCP-compatible client, including Claude, Cursor, and Windsurf.

  • 03

    Can I get NFT data through this MCP?

    Yes, you can query NFT collection data and floor prices using the provided capabilities.

  • 04

    Is the data real-time?

    The MCP pulls data directly from the CoinGecko API, providing current market prices and statistics.

  • 05

    How do I use my API key?

    You enter your CoinGecko API key during the setup process on Vinkius to authenticate the connection.

  • 06

    How can I check the current price of multiple cryptocurrencies at once?

    You can use the get_simple_price capability. Just provide a comma-separated list of IDs (e.g., 'bitcoin,ethereum,solana') and the target currency (e.g., 'usd') to get instant valuations.

  • 07

    Can the AI identify which coins are currently trending in the market?

    Yes! By using the get_trending capability, your agent will retrieve the top-7 trending coins on CoinGecko as searched by users in the last 24 hours.

  • 08

    Is it possible to get detailed information about a specific token's contract on a network?

    Absolutely. Use the get_onchain_token capability with the network ID and contract address to fetch precise on-chain data, including pool information and token metadata.

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