Commodities-API Connector for AI agents.
12 live capabilities
Get real-time futures prices for gold, oil, and agriculture.
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Why people use Commodities-API
Commodities : Real-time Market Data for Traders
With this Connector, you just ask your agent. It pulls the data from the Commodities-API directly into your chat. You get a clean summary of gold, oil, or wheat prices in seconds, letting you focus on making decisions instead of hunting for data.
What Vinkius changes
It turns your AI into a real-time commodity price feed.
Use it from Claude, ChatGPT, Cursor or another AI client you already have.
One account · 5,900+ Connectors
- Real-world use case 01
Timing a metal purchase
A jewelry manufacturer asks for copper and gold prices to see if they should buy stock today.
- Real-world use case 02
Energy cost analysis
A logistics company uses get_natural_gas_price to estimate fuel surcharges for the upcoming month based on current futures.
- Real-world use case 03
Agricultural hedging
A farmer asks for get_agriculture_commodities_prices to compare wheat and corn trends before deciding on a sale strategy.
Complete set · 12capabilities
The complete Commodities-API capability set.
These are the exact actions your AI can choose when you ask it to work with Commodities-API.
01—04
4 capabilities in this set.
Part of 12 available through Commodities-API.
- 01 Capability
Get agriculture commodities prices
Get a snapshot of current prices for major food crops like wheat and coffee. This helps you monitor food commodity pricing at a glance.
- 02 Capability
Get brent crude oil price
Pull the current price for the international Brent crude oil benchmark. It's essential for tracking global oil pricing.
- 03 Capability
Get coffee price
Fetch the latest futures price for global coffee markets. This provides a quick look at soft commodity trends.
- 04 Capability
Get copper price
Retrieve the current price for copper to track industrial and economic trends. It's a key indicator for economic health.
05—08
4 capabilities in this set.
Part of 12 available through Commodities-API.
- 05 Capability
Get crude oil price
Get the real-time price for WTI crude oil, the primary US benchmark. This is the standard for domestic oil pricing.
- 06 Capability
Get energy commodities prices
Pull a combined price list for oil and natural gas markets. Use this to see the broader energy market at once.
- 07 Capability
Get gold price
Get the current futures price for gold on the CME and NYMEX. This is the go-to for precious metal tracking.
- 08 Capability
List all commodities
See every available commodity code and its associated exchange. Use this to find the right codes for specific markets.
09—12
4 capabilities in this set.
Part of 12 available through Commodities-API.
- 09 Capability
Get natural gas price
Fetch the latest price for natural gas futures. This is great for tracking heating and electricity costs.
- 10 Capability
Get precious metals prices
Get a summary of prices for gold, silver, platinum, and palladium. This gives you a broad view of the precious metals market.
- 11 Capability
Get silver price
Retrieve the current futures price for silver. This is useful for tracking the gold-to-silver ratio.
- 12 Capability
Get wheat price
Fetch the current price for wheat futures. This is a key benchmark for global grain markets.
Set up in minutes
One URL. Then ask Commodities-API to work.
Claude and ChatGPT only need the Connector URL. Copy it once, add it in settings, and use Commodities-API 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_15bQPrJg6sev6HbfiOe5JQGnOWn8c7UUJ25TPymD/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 Commodities-API, and paste the URL above.
- Step 03
Turn it on in chat
Select +, open Connectors, and enable Commodities-API for the conversation.
ChatGPT · Web + desktop
Connector URL · ready to paste
Streamable HTTPhttps://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_15bQPrJg6sev6HbfiOe5JQGnOWn8c7UUJ25TPymD/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 Commodities-API URL.
- Step 03
Save and start
Save the connection and enable Commodities-API in your conversation. Desktop may ask you to restart once.
Cursor · IDE configuration
Advanced setup
{
"mcpServers": {
"commodities": {
"url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_15bQPrJg6sev6HbfiOe5JQGnOWn8c7UUJ25TPymD/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 Commodities-API
Open Agent mode in chat and ask: "Using Commodities-API, help me...". 12 tools available
VS Code Copilot · IDE configuration
Advanced setup
{
"mcpServers": {
"commodities": {
"url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_15bQPrJg6sev6HbfiOe5JQGnOWn8c7UUJ25TPymD/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 Commodities-API
Ask Copilot: "Using Commodities-API, help me...". 12 tools available
Windsurf · IDE configuration
Advanced setup
{
"mcpServers": {
"commodities": {
"url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_15bQPrJg6sev6HbfiOe5JQGnOWn8c7UUJ25TPymD/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 Commodities-API
Open Cascade and ask: "Using Commodities-API, help me...". 12 tools available
Cline · IDE configuration
Advanced setup
{
"mcpServers": {
"commodities": {
"url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_15bQPrJg6sev6HbfiOe5JQGnOWn8c7UUJ25TPymD/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 Commodities-API
Ask Cline: "Using Commodities-API, help me...". 12 tools available
Claude Code · Terminal command
Advanced setup
claude mcp add commodities --transport http "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_15bQPrJg6sev6HbfiOe5JQGnOWn8c7UUJ25TPymD/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 Commodities-API
Ask Claude: "Using Commodities-API, show me...". 12 tools are ready
Where the request belongs
Work Commodities-API can move forward.
This is for people who live and die by price fluctuations. If you're tired of manual data entry or checking multiple websites to see if your costs are moving, this is for you.
Commodity Trader
Checking gold and silver spreads to find optimal entry points for trades.
Procurement Manager
Tracking copper and energy costs to time large industrial material buys.
Agricultural Producer
Monitoring wheat and corn prices to plan crop hedging and sales.
Investment Analyst
Pulling live market data to build and update portfolio diversification models.
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EIA Petroleum — Oil Market Intelligence
Real-time oil market data: WTI and Brent crude prices, gasoline and diesel retail prices, U.S. production, refinery operations, Strategic Petroleum Reserve levels, crude imports by country, and the weekly petroleum status report.
Commodity Price Converter
Convert commodity prices across units and currencies instantly.
Basis Calculator
Calculate and analyze commodity basis by comparing local physical prices against exchange futures.
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Before you connect
Questions about Commodities-API.
The practical details behind the request, access and result.
Can the Commodities MCP give me live prices?
Yes, it connects to the Commodities-API to provide real-time futures prices for over 30 different commodities, including precious metals and energy.
What metals can I track with the Commodities MCP?
You can get live prices for gold, silver, platinum, and palladium. This makes it easy to monitor the precious metals market in one place.
Does the Commodities MCP cover energy?
Yes, it tracks WTI crude oil, Brent crude, and natural gas. This is perfect for anyone monitoring fuel or heating costs.
Can I use the Commodities MCP for farming?
It is a great capability for farmers to monitor wheat, corn, and coffee prices. It helps with crop planning and understanding market trends before selling.
Which exchanges does the Commodities MCP support?
It pulls data from major global exchanges, including the CME, NYMEX, and CBOT, ensuring you get accurate market numbers.
Is there a limit to how many commodities I can check?
You can query any of the 30+ commodities supported by the API, ranging from livestock and agriculture to industrial metals.
What commodities are available and which exchanges trade them?
The API offers 30+ commodities across 5 categories: Precious Metals (gold, silver, platinum, palladium on CME/NYMEX), Energy (WTI crude, Brent crude, natural gas on NYMEX/CME), Agriculture (wheat, corn, soybean, coffee, cocoa, sugar, cotton on CBOT/CME), Livestock (live cattle, feeder cattle, lean hogs, Class III milk on CME), and Industrial Metals (copper, aluminum on CME). Use the list_all_commodities capability to see the complete catalog.
How do I get a Commodities-API key and what are the usage limits?
Visit https://www.omkar.cloud/api-key and sign up for a free account. The free tier includes 5,000 API requests per month. Paid plans start at $25/month for 100,000 requests. Rate limit on free tier: requests are counted monthly. After exceeding your limit, you'll receive HTTP 429 errors.
Are these real-time prices or delayed?
The API provides near real-time futures prices that are updated periodically throughout trading hours. Prices reflect the latest available futures contract data from CME, NYMEX, and CBOT exchanges. During market hours, updates are frequent. Outside trading hours, prices reflect the last traded values. Each price response includes an updated_at timestamp showing when the data was last refreshed.
Can I get prices for multiple commodities at once?
Yes! Use the specialized capabilities get_precious_metals_prices, get_energy_commodities_prices, or get_agriculture_commodities_prices to fetch multiple related commodities in a single call. You can also call individual commodity capabilities like get_gold_price, get_crude_oil_price, etc. for specific quotes. Each capability is designed to give you the most relevant prices for that market segment.
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