CoinCap Connector for AI agents.
9 live capabilities
Get real-time cryptocurrency prices and market data instantly.
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Why people use CoinCap
CoinCap for Real-Time Crypto Market Data
With the CoinCap MCP, that manual loop disappears. You just ask your agent for the data you need. It pulls the current prices, volumes, and rankings into your chat instantly. You get a clear picture of the market without ever leaving your workspace.
What Vinkius changes
You get instant, accurate cryptocurrency market data without ever touching an API key or managing a dashboard.
Use it from Claude, ChatGPT, Cursor or another AI client you already have.
One account · 5,900+ Connectors
- Real-world use case 01
Comparing exchange liquidity
A trader wants to know where to buy Solana.
- Real-world use case 02
Historical trend analysis
A researcher needs to see how Bitcoin behaved last week.
- Real-world use case 03
Quick price checks
A developer is building a dashboard and needs the current price of Ethereum.
Complete set · 9capabilities
The complete CoinCap capability set.
These are the exact actions your AI can choose when you ask it to work with CoinCap.
01—03
3 capabilities in this set.
Part of 9 available through CoinCap.
- 01 Capability
Get asset history
Retrieve historical price snapshots for a cryptocurrency at various time intervals. This lets you see how a coin's price has moved over weeks or months.
- 02 Capability
Get candles
Pull OHLCV candlestick data for technical analysis across various timeframes like minutes or days. This helps you see price action over specific periods.
- 03 Capability
Get exchange
Retrieve specific details for an exchange, including its rank, volume, and supported assets. Use it to see which platforms have the most trading activity.
04—06
3 capabilities in this set.
Part of 9 available through CoinCap.
- 04 Capability
Get markets
List trading pairs for specific assets or exchanges with current prices and 24h volumes. This lets you see exactly where your favorite coins are trading.
- 05 Capability
Get rate
Provide the current conversion rate for a specific asset to its corresponding fiat currency. It's a quick way to see what your crypto is worth in local money.
- 06 Capability
Get rates
Fetch a list of exchange rates for multiple cryptocurrencies to fiat currencies. This gives you a broad view of current conversion values across the market.
07—09
3 capabilities in this set.
Part of 9 available through CoinCap.
- 07 Capability
List assets
Display a list of crypto assets sorted by market cap with their current prices. Use this to see the biggest players in the market at a glance.
- 08 Capability
List exchanges
Provide a ranked list of cryptocurrency exchanges based on their 24h trading volume. This helps you identify the most active trading platforms.
- 09 Capability
Get asset
Pull detailed data for a specific coin, including market cap, supply, and price changes. You can get a full snapshot of any coin's performance in one step.
Set up in minutes
One URL. Then ask CoinCap to work.
Claude and ChatGPT only need the Connector URL. Copy it once, add it in settings, and use CoinCap 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_4GaZXyKWyNlYvHkerO6oKOnfCt6ACz70rEFC3KXm/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 CoinCap, and paste the URL above.
- Step 03
Turn it on in chat
Select +, open Connectors, and enable CoinCap for the conversation.
ChatGPT · Web + desktop
Connector URL · ready to paste
Streamable HTTPhttps://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_4GaZXyKWyNlYvHkerO6oKOnfCt6ACz70rEFC3KXm/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 CoinCap URL.
- Step 03
Save and start
Save the connection and enable CoinCap in your conversation. Desktop may ask you to restart once.
Cursor · IDE configuration
Advanced setup
{
"mcpServers": {
"coincap": {
"url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_4GaZXyKWyNlYvHkerO6oKOnfCt6ACz70rEFC3KXm/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 CoinCap
Open Agent mode in chat and ask: "Using CoinCap, help me...". 9 tools available
VS Code Copilot · IDE configuration
Advanced setup
{
"mcpServers": {
"coincap": {
"url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_4GaZXyKWyNlYvHkerO6oKOnfCt6ACz70rEFC3KXm/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 CoinCap
Ask Copilot: "Using CoinCap, help me...". 9 tools available
Windsurf · IDE configuration
Advanced setup
{
"mcpServers": {
"coincap": {
"url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_4GaZXyKWyNlYvHkerO6oKOnfCt6ACz70rEFC3KXm/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 CoinCap
Open Cascade and ask: "Using CoinCap, help me...". 9 tools available
Cline · IDE configuration
Advanced setup
{
"mcpServers": {
"coincap": {
"url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_4GaZXyKWyNlYvHkerO6oKOnfCt6ACz70rEFC3KXm/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 CoinCap
Ask Cline: "Using CoinCap, help me...". 9 tools available
Claude Code · Terminal command
Advanced setup
claude mcp add coincap --transport http "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_4GaZXyKWyNlYvHkerO6oKOnfCt6ACz70rEFC3KXm/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 CoinCap
Ask Claude: "Using CoinCap, show me...". 9 tools are ready
Where the request belongs
Work CoinCap can move forward.
This is for the people who live in the crypto markets but hate the 'tab fatigue' of checking multiple sources. It's for anyone who needs accurate data for analysis, development, or trading without the friction of manual data entry.
Crypto Trader
Checks real-time prices and compares exchange liquidity to decide where to move funds.
Web3 Developer
Pulls market data for dashboards or internal capabilities without building a custom backend.
Investment Researcher
Analyzes historical price trends and market cap growth to build out long-term reports.
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Before you connect
Questions about CoinCap.
The practical details behind the request, access and result.
Does the CoinCap MCP require an API key to use?
No, you don't need any API keys. This Connector connects directly to the data source, so you can start asking for crypto prices and market trends immediately after connecting it to your AI client.
Can I use CoinCap MCP to see historical price data?
Yes, you can. You can ask your agent to pull historical price snapshots or OHLCV candles for specific coins across different timeframes, like minutes, hours, or days.
Does the CoinCap MCP show exchange rankings?
It does. You can ask for a ranked list of cryptocurrency exchanges based on their 24h trading volume, along with their verification status and the number of markets they support.
Can I check conversion rates with CoinCap MCP?
Yes, you can check the current rates for converting various cryptocurrencies to fiat currencies like USD. It's a quick way to see what your crypto is worth in local currency.
Is the CoinCap MCP good for tracking market caps?
It's excellent for that. You can ask the agent to list assets sorted by market cap, giving you an instant overview of the largest players in the crypto space.
How fast is the data provided by CoinCap MCP?
The data is provided in real-time. Your agent can pull the latest prices and market statistics almost instantly whenever you ask, making it great for staying up to date.
Do I need an API key?
No! CoinCap's API is completely free and requires no authentication. Just subscribe and start querying. Rate limit is 30 requests/second on the free tier.
What cryptocurrencies are supported?
CoinCap tracks thousands of cryptocurrencies including Bitcoin, Ethereum, Solana, XRP, Cardano, Dogecoin, Avalanche, Polkadot and many more. Use list_assets with the search parameter to find any coin by name or symbol.
Can I get OHLCV data for technical analysis?
Yes! Use get_candles with the asset ID and interval (m1, m5, m15, m30, h1, h2, h6, h12, d1). Returns open, high, low, close and volume for each candle period.
Can I see which exchanges list a specific crypto?
Yes! Use get_markets with asset_id to see all exchanges that list a specific cryptocurrency. Results include the exchange name, trading pair, current price, 24h volume and volume percentage.
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