CoinGecko Connector for AI agents.
8 live capabilities
Get real-time cryptocurrency prices and market rankings instantly.
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Why people use CoinGecko
CoinGecko for Real-Time Crypto Market Analysis
This Connector changes that by letting your agent do the heavy lifting. You can ask for a summary of the top 10 coins, the current BTC dominance, or a list of trending assets, and get the data back in seconds. You get a clean summary of the market without the tab fatigue.
What Vinkius changes
You get instant access to accurate crypto market data through your AI client.
Use it from Claude, ChatGPT, Cursor or another AI client you already have.
One account · 5,900+ Connectors
- Real-world use case 01
Checking market dominance
A trader wants to know if Bitcoin is leading the market today.
- Real-world use case 02
Spotting hot assets
An analyst needs to know which coins are trending in the last day.
- Real-world use case 03
Bulk price checking
A user wants to see the price of 5 different coins in USD.
Complete set · 8capabilities
The complete CoinGecko capability set.
These are the exact actions your AI can choose when you ask it to work with CoinGecko.
01—04
4 capabilities in this set.
Part of 8 available through CoinGecko.
- 01 Capability
Get coin details
Get deep-dive information on a specific cryptocurrency. It's great for checking fundamentals quickly.
- 02 Capability
Get global data
Pull the latest aggregate stats for the entire crypto market. Use this to see high-level trends like BTC dominance.
- 03 Capability
Get price
Fetch the current price for one or more coins at once. This is the go-to capability for quick price checks.
- 04 Capability
Get trending
Identify which coins are currently hot based on the last 24 hours. Perfect for spotting new movements.
05—08
4 capabilities in this set.
Part of 8 available through CoinGecko.
- 05 Capability
List categories
See a full list of all cryptocurrency categories. Use this to explore different niches like DeFi or NFTs.
- 06 Capability
List markets
Retrieve a detailed list of coins along with their specific market data. It's useful for broad market overviews.
- 07 Capability
Search crypto
Search for specific coins, exchanges, or categories by keyword. This makes finding specific assets much faster.
- 08 Capability
List exchanges
Get a list of all cryptocurrency exchanges. This helps you see where different assets are traded.
Set up in minutes
One URL. Then ask CoinGecko to work.
Claude and ChatGPT only need the Connector URL. Copy it once, add it in settings, and use CoinGecko from the conversation.
Choose your client
Live previewAdvanced clients IDE · CLI
Claude · Web + desktop
Connector URL · ready to paste
Streamable HTTPhttps://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_uJ9u5RIXU1z84N29otAn0MuR1smRld6D9X6jnJ5k/mcp - Step 01
Open Connectors
In Claude Web or Claude Desktop, open Settings and choose Connectors.
- Step 02
Add the URL
Choose Add custom connector, name it CoinGecko, and paste the URL above.
- Step 03
Turn it on in chat
Select +, open Connectors, and enable CoinGecko for the conversation.
ChatGPT · Web + desktop
Connector URL · ready to paste
Streamable HTTPhttps://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_uJ9u5RIXU1z84N29otAn0MuR1smRld6D9X6jnJ5k/mcp - Step 01
Open MCP settings
On desktop, open Settings and MCP servers. On web, open your workspace app or connector settings.
- Step 02
Add the URL
Choose Add server with Streamable HTTP, or create a custom MCP app, then paste the CoinGecko URL.
- Step 03
Save and start
Save the connection and enable CoinGecko in your conversation. Desktop may ask you to restart once.
Cursor · IDE configuration
Advanced setup
{
"mcpServers": {
"coingecko": {
"url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_uJ9u5RIXU1z84N29otAn0MuR1smRld6D9X6jnJ5k/mcp"
}
}
}- Step 01
Open MCP Settings
Press Cmd+Shift+P (macOS) or Ctrl+Shift+P (Windows/Linux) → search "MCP Settings"
- Step 02
Add the server config
Paste the JSON configuration above into the mcp.json file that opens
- Step 03
Save the file
Cursor will automatically detect the new Connector
- Step 04
Start using CoinGecko
Open Agent mode in chat and ask: "Using CoinGecko, help me...". 8 tools available
VS Code Copilot · IDE configuration
Advanced setup
{
"mcpServers": {
"coingecko": {
"url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_uJ9u5RIXU1z84N29otAn0MuR1smRld6D9X6jnJ5k/mcp"
}
}
}- Step 01
Create MCP config
Create a .vscode/mcp.json file in your project root
- Step 02
Add the server config
Paste the JSON configuration above
- Step 03
Enable Agent mode
Open GitHub Copilot Chat and switch to Agent mode using the dropdown
- Step 04
Start using CoinGecko
Ask Copilot: "Using CoinGecko, help me...". 8 tools available
Windsurf · IDE configuration
Advanced setup
{
"mcpServers": {
"coingecko": {
"url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_uJ9u5RIXU1z84N29otAn0MuR1smRld6D9X6jnJ5k/mcp"
}
}
}- Step 01
Open MCP Settings
Go to Settings → MCP Configuration or press Cmd+Shift+P and search "MCP"
- Step 02
Add the server
Paste the JSON configuration above into mcp_config.json
- Step 03
Save and reload
Windsurf will detect the new server automatically
- Step 04
Start using CoinGecko
Open Cascade and ask: "Using CoinGecko, help me...". 8 tools available
Cline · IDE configuration
Advanced setup
{
"mcpServers": {
"coingecko": {
"url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_uJ9u5RIXU1z84N29otAn0MuR1smRld6D9X6jnJ5k/mcp"
}
}
}- Step 01
Open Cline MCP Settings
Click the Connectors icon in the Cline sidebar panel
- Step 02
Add remote server
Click "Add Connector" and paste the configuration above
- Step 03
Enable the server
Toggle the server switch to ON
- Step 04
Start using CoinGecko
Ask Cline: "Using CoinGecko, help me...". 8 tools available
Claude Code · Terminal command
Advanced setup
claude mcp add coingecko --transport http "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_uJ9u5RIXU1z84N29otAn0MuR1smRld6D9X6jnJ5k/mcp"- Step 01
Install Claude Code
Run npm install -g @anthropic-ai/claude-code if not already installed
- Step 02
Add the Connector
Run the command above in your terminal
- Step 03
Verify the connection
Run claude mcp to list connected servers, or type /mcp inside a session
- Step 04
Start using CoinGecko
Ask Claude: "Using CoinGecko, show me...". 8 tools are ready
Where the request belongs
Work CoinGecko can move forward.
This is for the crypto trader who needs live numbers fast and the analyst who spends hours digging through market cap tables. It's for anyone who needs accurate, real-time data without the manual copy-pasting.
Crypto Day Trader
Checking live prices and trending coins during active trading sessions.
Market Research Analyst
Pulling global stats and category breakdowns for weekly reports.
Web3 Developer
Fetching coin details to build out automated price alerts or dashboards.
When one Connector is not enough
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Before you connect
Questions about CoinGecko.
The practical details behind the request, access and result.
Can I use CoinGecko MCP to get live prices?
Yes, it pulls real-time prices for any coin in your preferred currency.
How does CoinGecko MCP help with market research?
It pulls global stats like market cap and volume, making it easy to see where the money is moving.
Can I find trending coins with CoinGecko MCP?
Yes, the Connector can identify which assets are seeing the most activity over the last 24 hours.
Does CoinGecko MCP support different currencies?
Yes, you can query prices in various fiat currencies like USD, EUR, or BRL.
Can I see a list of crypto exchanges using CoinGecko MCP?
Yes, it can provide a list of supported exchanges so you know where to trade.
Is CoinGecko MCP good for tracking market dominance?
It's great for that. It pulls the latest dominance percentages for Bitcoin and other major assets.
Do I need an API key?
Yes. CoinGecko requires an API key for all v3 endpoints. You can get a free Demo key on their website.
What is the difference between Demo and Pro keys?
Demo keys have lower rate limits and use the public API URL. Pro keys have higher limits and use a dedicated Pro API URL.
How often is the data updated?
On the free tier, data is typically updated every 60 seconds.
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