ExchangeRate-API Connector for AI agents.
5 live capabilities
Get real-time forex rates and historical currency data for global trade.
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Why people use ExchangeRate-API
ExchangeRate-API Forex Data for Global Financial Reporting
With ExchangeRate-API, you just tell your agent what date and what currencies you're looking at. It pulls the historical data instantly and gives you the number you need. You stop hunting for tabs and start getting answers.
What Vinkius changes
Your AI agent gets a direct line to live forex data without you ever opening a spreadsheet.
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 product
An e-commerce manager asks the agent to convert a $50 USD price to JPY based on today's rate to set a Japanese store price.
- Real-world use case 02
Historical audit
A bean counter asks what the USD to EUR rate was on a specific date in 2021 to verify an old invoice.
- Real-world use case 03
Travel budget
A traveler asks the agent how much 500 Euros is worth in local currency while planning a trip to Brazil.
Complete set · 5capabilities
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 5 available through ExchangeRate-API.
- 01 Capability
Get enriched currency data
Pulls full names, flags, and other details for specific currencies. It's great for building out data lists.
- 02 Capability
Get historical rates
Fetches exchange rates from any specific date in the past. Use this to see how a currency pair performed over time.
- 03 Capability
Get latest rates
Grabs the current exchange rates for a base currency. This is your go-to for real-time pricing.
04—05
2 capabilities in this set.
Part of 5 available through ExchangeRate-API.
- 04 Capability
Convert currency pair
Calculates the exact conversion between two currency codes. It handles the math so you don't have to.
- 05 Capability
List supported currencies
Shows every currency the API currently supports. Use this to see the full scope of available data.
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_qIpLIDp6ihnBeYet7Fm2z0gxfT6uDIjaEC3OCvEP/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_qIpLIDp6ihnBeYet7Fm2z0gxfT6uDIjaEC3OCvEP/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-api": {
"url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_qIpLIDp6ihnBeYet7Fm2z0gxfT6uDIjaEC3OCvEP/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...". 5 tools available
VS Code Copilot · IDE configuration
Advanced setup
{
"mcpServers": {
"exchangerate-api": {
"url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_qIpLIDp6ihnBeYet7Fm2z0gxfT6uDIjaEC3OCvEP/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...". 5 tools available
Windsurf · IDE configuration
Advanced setup
{
"mcpServers": {
"exchangerate-api": {
"url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_qIpLIDp6ihnBeYet7Fm2z0gxfT6uDIjaEC3OCvEP/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...". 5 tools available
Cline · IDE configuration
Advanced setup
{
"mcpServers": {
"exchangerate-api": {
"url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_qIpLIDp6ihnBeYet7Fm2z0gxfT6uDIjaEC3OCvEP/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...". 5 tools available
Claude Code · Terminal command
Advanced setup
claude mcp add exchangerate-api --transport http "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_qIpLIDp6ihnBeYet7Fm2z0gxfT6uDIjaEC3OCvEP/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...". 5 tools are ready
Where the request belongs
Work ExchangeRate-API can move forward.
This is for anyone who deals with multi-currency transactions and hates manual price checking. It's for the person who needs accurate numbers for reports or pricing right now.
Financial Analyst
Auditing historical rates for quarterly reports without manually digging through archives.
E-commerce Manager
Updating global product prices based on live fluctuations to protect profit margins.
Travel Planner
Quickly checking how much their budget goes in different countries while planning a trip.
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Before you connect
Questions about ExchangeRate-API.
The practical details behind the request, access and result.
Can ExchangeRate-API give me live prices for my online store?
Yes, it provides real-time exchange rates for over 160 currencies. You can ask your agent to check the current value of any currency pair to help you set accurate prices for your global customers.
How does ExchangeRate-API handle historical data for audits?
It allows you to fetch the exact exchange rate for any specific date in the past. This is perfect for accountants who need to verify the value of old transactions for tax or reporting purposes.
What currencies are supported by the ExchangeRate-API MCP?
It supports over 160 major global currencies. Your agent can list all of them or pull specific data for any of the supported codes to help with your financial planning.
Can I use ExchangeRate-API to convert specific amounts between currencies?
Absolutely. You can ask your agent to convert a specific amount, like 1,000 USD to Brazilian Real, and it will give you the exact conversion based on the most recent data.
Is the data from ExchangeRate-API reliable for business use?
Yes, it provides high-quality financial data used by thousands of companies. It's a reliable way to get accurate currency information directly into your AI client for professional workflows.
How many currencies are supported by this integration?
ExchangeRate-API supports over 160 world currencies. You can use the list_supported_currencies capability to see the full list of available codes and their corresponding names.
Can I perform a direct conversion between USD and EUR with a specific amount?
Yes! Use the convert_currency_pair capability and provide 'USD' in the from parameter, 'EUR' in the to parameter, and your desired amount. The agent will calculate the result based on the latest rates.
Is historical exchange rate data available?
Absolutely. You can use the get_historical_rates capability by providing the base currency and the specific year, month, and day. This allows you to audit financial records from any point in the past.
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