ExchangeRate-API Connector for AI agents.
6 live capabilities
Get real-time currency conversions and historical forex data for global commerce.
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Why people use ExchangeRate-API
ExchangeRate- for accurate international e-commerce pricing
With this Connector, your AI agent does the heavy lifting. Just ask it what the price is in a specific currency, and it pulls the live data instantly. You get accurate numbers in seconds, keeping your sales moving without the manual friction.
What Vinkius changes
You get accurate, real-time forex data without ever leaving your AI chat interface.
Use it from Claude, ChatGPT, Cursor or another AI client you already have.
One account · 5,900+ Connectors
- Real-world use case 01
Pricing a global store
An e-commerce manager asks for the price of a $50 item in 5 different currencies to update a website.
- Real-world use case 02
Audit trail verification
A financial analyst asks for the USD to EUR rate from a specific date three years ago to verify an old invoice.
- Real-world use case 03
Travel expense tracking
A digital nomad asks for a quick conversion of a hotel bill from local currency to their home currency.
Complete set · 6capabilities
The complete ExchangeRate-API capability set.
These are the exact actions your AI can choose when you ask it to work with ExchangeRate-API.
01—03
3 capabilities in this set.
Part of 6 available through ExchangeRate-API.
- 01 Capability
Get quota
Checks how many API requests you have left for the current period. It helps you keep an eye on your usage limits.
- 02 Capability
Get enriched data
Pull localization data like country names and symbols for your reports. This is perfect for creating polished financial documents.
- 03 Capability
Get historical data
Retrieves exchange rates for specific dates in the past. Use this to analyze trends or audit previous transactions.
04—06
3 capabilities in this set.
Part of 6 available through ExchangeRate-API.
- 04 Capability
Get latest rates
Fetches the current exchange rates for any base currency you specify. It's the quickest way to see what the market looks like right now.
- 05 Capability
Get pair conversion
Calculates the exact value between two specific currencies. This is the bread and butter for quick price conversions.
- 06 Capability
Get supported codes
Lists every currency code supported by the API. Use this to see the full range of available options.
Set up in minutes
One URL. Then ask ExchangeRate-API to work.
Claude and ChatGPT only need the Connector URL. Copy it once, add it in settings, and use ExchangeRate-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_tN91y1dI9A22WgRz1FNS373ZQuwzgVQnIh2AR9EZ/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 ExchangeRate-API, and paste the URL above.
- Step 03
Turn it on in chat
Select +, open Connectors, and enable ExchangeRate-API for the conversation.
ChatGPT · Web + desktop
Connector URL · ready to paste
Streamable HTTPhttps://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_tN91y1dI9A22WgRz1FNS373ZQuwzgVQnIh2AR9EZ/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 ExchangeRate-API URL.
- Step 03
Save and start
Save the connection and enable ExchangeRate-API in your conversation. Desktop may ask you to restart once.
Cursor · IDE configuration
Advanced setup
{
"mcpServers": {
"exchangerate": {
"url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_tN91y1dI9A22WgRz1FNS373ZQuwzgVQnIh2AR9EZ/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 ExchangeRate-API
Open Agent mode in chat and ask: "Using ExchangeRate-API, help me...". 6 tools available
VS Code Copilot · IDE configuration
Advanced setup
{
"mcpServers": {
"exchangerate": {
"url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_tN91y1dI9A22WgRz1FNS373ZQuwzgVQnIh2AR9EZ/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 ExchangeRate-API
Ask Copilot: "Using ExchangeRate-API, help me...". 6 tools available
Windsurf · IDE configuration
Advanced setup
{
"mcpServers": {
"exchangerate": {
"url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_tN91y1dI9A22WgRz1FNS373ZQuwzgVQnIh2AR9EZ/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 ExchangeRate-API
Open Cascade and ask: "Using ExchangeRate-API, help me...". 6 tools available
Cline · IDE configuration
Advanced setup
{
"mcpServers": {
"exchangerate": {
"url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_tN91y1dI9A22WgRz1FNS373ZQuwzgVQnIh2AR9EZ/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 ExchangeRate-API
Ask Cline: "Using ExchangeRate-API, help me...". 6 tools available
Claude Code · Terminal command
Advanced setup
claude mcp add exchangerate --transport http "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_tN91y1dI9A22WgRz1FNS373ZQuwzgVQnIh2AR9EZ/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 ExchangeRate-API
Ask Claude: "Using ExchangeRate-API, show me...". 6 tools are ready
Where the request belongs
Work ExchangeRate-API can move forward.
This is for the e-commerce manager who needs to price products globally, the financial analyst auditing old records, and the digital nomad tracking multi-currency expenses.
E-commerce Manager
Pricing products for international markets without losing margin to currency fluctuations on a Tuesday afternoon.
Financial Analyst
Pulling historical data for trend reports without manually scraping websites during a busy end-of-month cycle.
Digital Nomad
Calculating daily expenses in different local currencies while traveling and managing a remote budget.
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Before you connect
Questions about ExchangeRate-API.
The practical details behind the request, access and result.
Can ExchangeRate- help me price my international products?
Yes, it lets your AI agent perform real-time conversions so you can give customers accurate pricing in their local currency instantly.
Does ExchangeRate- provide historical data for audits?
Yes, it can pull specific exchange rates from past dates, which is perfect for verifying old transactions or analyzing long-term trends.
How many currencies does ExchangeRate- support?
It covers over 160 different currencies, giving you broad coverage for almost any global market you want to reach.
Can I use ExchangeRate- to get currency symbols and country names?
Yes, it provides enriched data like symbols and flag URLs, making it easier to create polished, localized content.
How do I know if I'm hitting my API limits with ExchangeRate-?
You can ask your agent to check your remaining quota at any time to see how many requests you have left for the current period.
Is ExchangeRate- good for travel expenses?
It's perfect for that. You can quickly convert local costs into your home currency to keep track of your spending while on the road.
Can I convert a specific amount between two currencies?
Yes! Use the get_pair_conversion capability by providing the base currency, target currency, and the amount you wish to convert.
How do I see all available currency codes?
Simply use the get_supported_codes capability. It will return a complete list of all 160+ currency codes and their full names supported by the API.
Is it possible to check my remaining API usage?
Yes, the get_quota capability allows you to check your remaining request quota for the current billing period at any time.
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