Kraken Connector for AI agents.

8 live capabilities

Get real-time cryptocurrency prices and market depth from the Kraken exchange.

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Why people use Kraken

Kraken for Real-Time Crypto Market Data

With the Kraken MCP, your AI agent does the heavy lifting. Just ask for the current spread or the last 24 hours of price action and get a clean summary. You get the data you need without the tab-switching fatigue.

What Vinkius changes

You get accurate Kraken market data in your AI chat without any setup.

Use it from Claude, ChatGPT, Cursor or another AI client you already have.

One account · 5,900+ Connectors

Real-world use case 01

Quick Price Check

A trader wants to know the current price of Bitcoin.
Real-world use case 02

Trend Analysis

An analyst wants to see if Ethereum has been trending up.
Real-world use case 03

Liquidity Check

A user wants to see if there is enough volume to sell a large amount of SOL without slippage and asks the agent to check the order book.

Complete set · 8capabilities

The complete Kraken capability set.

These are the exact actions your AI can choose when you ask it to work with Kraken.

Capability set01 / 02

01—04

4 capabilities in this set.

Part of 8 available through Kraken.

01 Capability
Get ohlc
Retrieve candlestick data for various timeframes from 1 minute to 15 days. You can use this to see historical price action for any pair.
02 Capability
Get order book
View current bids and asks to see the depth of the market at a glance. This helps you understand liquidity before making a move.
03 Capability
Get asset info
Get the name, decimals, and collateral status for specific assets on Kraken. This helps you quickly identify the details of any supported cryptocurrency.
04 Capability
Get asset pairs
Get specifications for all available trading pairs, including minimum order sizes. This is useful for seeing what is tradable on the exchange.

Capability set02 / 02

05—08

4 capabilities in this set.

Part of 8 available through Kraken.

05 Capability
Get server time
Get the current Unix timestamp from the Kraken exchange server. This is helpful for syncing your local time with the exchange.
06 Capability
Get spread
Check the current difference between bid and ask prices for liquidity analysis. This helps you see the cost of trading a specific asset.
07 Capability
Get ticker
Get the best bid and ask prices for multiple trading pairs at once. This provides a quick snapshot of the current market state.
08 Capability
Get trades
See the most recent completed trades including price, volume, and side. This lets you see what is actually happening in the order book.

Set up in minutes

One URL. Then ask Kraken to work.

Claude and ChatGPT only need the Connector URL. Copy it once, add it in settings, and use Kraken from the conversation.

Choose your client

Live preview

Advanced clients IDE · CLI

Claude · Web + desktop

Official guide ↗

Connector URL · ready to paste

Streamable HTTP

https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_CyZayDyZuQVpx6N4jl5B0u0wJ7LtRwYBIGv5C8eh/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 Kraken, and paste the URL above.
Step 03

Turn it on in chat

Select +, open Connectors, and enable Kraken for the conversation.

ChatGPT · Web + desktop

Official guide ↗

Connector URL · ready to paste

Streamable HTTP

https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_CyZayDyZuQVpx6N4jl5B0u0wJ7LtRwYBIGv5C8eh/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 Kraken URL.
Step 03

Save and start

Save the connection and enable Kraken in your conversation. Desktop may ask you to restart once.

Cursor · IDE configuration

Official guide ↗

Advanced setup

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "kraken": {
      "url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_CyZayDyZuQVpx6N4jl5B0u0wJ7LtRwYBIGv5C8eh/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 Kraken

Open Agent mode in chat and ask: "Using Kraken, help me...". 8 tools available

VS Code Copilot · IDE configuration

Official guide ↗

Advanced setup

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "kraken": {
      "url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_CyZayDyZuQVpx6N4jl5B0u0wJ7LtRwYBIGv5C8eh/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 Kraken

Ask Copilot: "Using Kraken, help me...". 8 tools available

Windsurf · IDE configuration

Official guide ↗

Advanced setup

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "kraken": {
      "url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_CyZayDyZuQVpx6N4jl5B0u0wJ7LtRwYBIGv5C8eh/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 Kraken

Open Cascade and ask: "Using Kraken, help me...". 8 tools available

Cline · IDE configuration

Official guide ↗

Advanced setup

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "kraken": {
      "url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_CyZayDyZuQVpx6N4jl5B0u0wJ7LtRwYBIGv5C8eh/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 Kraken

Ask Cline: "Using Kraken, help me...". 8 tools available

Claude Code · Terminal command

Official guide ↗

Advanced setup

claude mcp add kraken --transport http "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_CyZayDyZuQVpx6N4jl5B0u0wJ7LtRwYBIGv5C8eh/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 Kraken

Ask Claude: "Using Kraken, show me...". 8 tools are ready

Where the request belongs

Work Kraken can move forward.

Built around the request

This is for the crypto trader who needs to make split-second decisions, the analyst building a portfolio tracker, and the dev who wants to feed live prices into a dashboard without building a custom scraper.

Crypto Trader

Monitors live bid/ask spreads and order book depth to spot entry points.

Market Analyst

Pulls OHLC data for different timeframes to identify long-term trends.

Backend Developer

Fetches asset metadata and trading pair specs to populate a custom app.

Build the capability set

Each Connector adds new actions and data without changing how you work.

Browse Connectors

01 28 capabilities

Kraken

Access real-time crypto market data, account balances, and trade history from Kraken directly within your AI agent.

View Connector

02 8 capabilities

Binance

Get real-time cryptocurrency prices, order books, candlesticks and trades from Binance exchange.

View Connector

03 9 capabilities

CoinAPI

Unified cryptocurrency data platform. access market data across hundreds of exchanges via AI.

View Connector

04 10 capabilities

Bybit

Access real-time crypto market data. tickers, klines, orderbook, trades, funding rates and open interest.

View Connector

05 12 capabilities

Bitso Exchange

Trade dynamically on Mexico's biggest Crypto Exchange. Access live balances, order books, and command trades programmatically.

View Connector

06 7 capabilities

Binance (Crypto Market)

Track cryptocurrency markets via Binance. get real-time prices, monitor 24h trends, analyze market movers, and audit trading volumes directly from any AI agent.

View Connector

Bring your own AI

Change the model, client or framework. Keep Kraken connected.

Claude
ChatGPT
Gemini
Cursor
VS Code
Windsurf
ZCode
Cline
Zed
Continue
Kiro
Roo Code
Zencoder
Goose
Void
Augment Code
Amp
Qodo
Tabnine
Pieces
Sourcegraph Cody
JetBrains
Warp
Amazon Q
Antigravity
BoltAI
Raycast
Jan
LM Studio
AnythingLLM
Open WebUI
Msty
Cherry Studio
LibreChat
TypingMind
Chorus
5ire
n8n
LangChain
LlamaIndex
CrewAI
Vercel AI SDK

Before you connect

Questions about Kraken.

The practical details behind the request, access and result.

Does the Kraken MCP require an API key?

No, it is completely free for all public market data. You can start getting prices and order book info immediately without any setup.

Can I use the Kraken MCP to see my own balance?

No, this Connector is designed for public market data. It cannot access your private account information or personal wallet balances.

What kind of crypto data does the Kraken MCP provide?

It provides a wide range of data including live price tickers, order book depth, recent trades, OHLC candles, and asset metadata.

Can I get historical data with the Kraken MCP?

Yes, you can pull historical OHLC candles for various timeframes, ranging from 1-minute intervals up to 15-day charts.

Is the Kraken MCP good for checking liquidity?

Yes, it is excellent for liquidity analysis because it provides real-time order book depth and bid-ask spread data for many pairs.

How do I get the Kraken MCP into my AI client?

You can subscribe to the Connector on the Vinkius marketplace and then connect it directly to your preferred client like Claude, Cursor, or Windsurf.

Do I need an API key?

No! All public market data (tickers, OHLC, trades, order book, spreads, asset info) is available without authentication. Just subscribe and start querying.

What trading pairs are available?

Kraken supports 500+ trading pairs including major pairs like XBT/USD, ETH/USD, ETH/XBT, SOL/USD and many altcoin pairs. Use get_asset_pairs to see the complete list.

What timeframes are available for OHLC data?

OHLC data is available in these intervals: 1 (1 minute), 5, 15, 30, 60 (1 hour), 240 (4 hours), 1440 (1 day), 10080 (1 week), 21600 (15 days). Use get_ohlc with the interval parameter.

What is the difference between XBT and BTC?

They're the same cryptocurrency! XBT is the ISO 4217 standard code for Bitcoin used by Kraken's API, while BTC is the common ticker symbol. Kraken pairs use XBT (e.g., XBTUSD = Bitcoin/US Dollar).

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Kraken for Real-Time Crypto Market Data

You get accurate Kraken market data in your AI chat without any setup.

Quick Price Check

Trend Analysis

Liquidity Check

Get ohlc

Get order book

Get asset info

Get asset pairs

Get server time

Get spread

Get ticker

Get trades

Open Connectors

Add the URL

Turn it on in chat

Open MCP settings

Add the URL

Save and start

Open MCP Settings

Add the server config

Save the file

Start using Kraken

Create MCP config

Add the server config

Enable Agent mode

Start using Kraken

Open MCP Settings

Add the server

Save and reload

Start using Kraken

Open Cline MCP Settings

Add remote server

Enable the server

Start using Kraken

Install Claude Code

Add the Connector

Verify the connection

Start using Kraken

Crypto Trader

Market Analyst

Backend Developer

Kraken

Binance

CoinAPI

Bybit

Bitso Exchange

Binance (Crypto Market)

Give your agent a direct line to Kraken.