• LIVE DATA
  • SUPPLY INFO
  • ASSET LISTS
  • HUMAN ACTION

How to track real time asset metrics with your AI

Connect CoinCap to your agent to pull live crypto data. Once linked, your AI handles the data fetching so you don't have to check multiple tabs.

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Short answer

How can I get live crypto prices and supply data through my AI?

Your agent uses CoinCap to fetch specific asset details or list available coins. You'll get instant updates on market cap and circulating supply through your chat interface. Here is how the data flows.

The outcomes.

Where the data lands.

The AI processes your requests through these specific outcomes.

LIVE DATA

Instant price checks

The AI pulls the latest price for a specific coin. You get the current rate without leaving your chat.

SUPPLY INFO

Supply and cap stats

Your agent retrieves circulating supply and market cap figures. This helps you track asset scale in real time.

ASSET LISTS

Market overviews

The AI can pull lists of assets to give you a snapshot of the market. You get a structured view of available coins.

HUMAN ACTION

Trade or execute

The AI only reads data. You must manually go to your exchange to place trades or move funds based on the info you see.

The workflow

What your AI does when the data is requested.

The agent acts as the bridge between your chat and the CoinCap API.

  1. Identify the asset

    The agent looks through the available market data to find the specific coin you mentioned.

    list_assets

  2. Fetch specific details

    Once the coin is identified, the agent pulls the exact metrics for that individual asset.

    get_asset

  3. Calculate rates

    The agent pulls the current exchange rate to give you the most recent price point.

    get_rate

  4. Report findings

    The agent translates the raw data into a clear answer in your chat window.

    get_asset

Try it

Copy these to start.

Use these prompts to test the connection immediately.

Starting points

Swap out the coin names like Bitcoin or Ethereum for whatever you are watching.

CoinCap Connector

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

Connector linkhttps://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_4GaZXyKWyNlYvHkerO6oKOnfCt6ACz70rEFC3KXm/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 — CoinCap capabilities are ready to use.
Configuration · claude_desktop_config.jsonCopy
{
  "mcpServers": {
    "coincap-mcp": {
      "url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_4GaZXyKWyNlYvHkerO6oKOnfCt6ACz70rEFC3KXm/mcp"
    }
  }
}
Copy into chat04

  • What is the current price of Bitcoin?

  • List the top assets available right now.

  • Show me the market cap and circulating supply for Ethereum.

  • What is the current rate for Solana?

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Start here

Connect CoinCap once, then ask.

One click connects the MCP to your client. Your credentials stay encrypted, and you can start querying data immediately.

Connect CoinCap to your AI

FAQ

How the CoinCap connector behaves

  • 01

    Can my AI execute trades for me?

    No. This connector only reads market data. It cannot place orders or move money.

  • 02

    Does the AI update my portfolio automatically?

    No. The AI can tell you what an asset is worth, but it cannot modify your personal accounts or spreadsheets.

  • 03

    How often is the data updated?

    The AI pulls live data from CoinCap every time you ask a question.

  • 04

    Can I ask for a list of all coins?

    Yes, the agent can pull a list of assets from the market.

  • 05

    Can the AI predict future prices?

    No. The tools only provide current market metrics like price, supply, and market cap.

  • More questions about CoinCap? The Connector page answers them. See everything the CoinCap Connector can do

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