Kraken Connector for AI agents.

28 live capabilities

Track crypto prices and manage your exchange portfolio in real time.

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Why people use Kraken

Kraken Crypto Trading Data Integration

With this Connector, that friction disappears. You can just ask your agent for the latest ticker or your current balance. It pulls that data instantly, so you can spend your time actually making decisions instead of hunting for numbers in a browser.

What Vinkius changes

You get a direct line from your AI to your Kraken account without the friction of manual logins.

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

One account · 5,900+ Connectors

Real-world use case 01

Checking balances on the fly

A trader asks their agent for their current BTC balance.
Real-world use case 02

Pulling historical price data

A financial analyst wants to see the last 24 hours of price action.
Real-world use case 03

Monitoring open orders

A user wants to know if their sell order filled.

Complete set · 28capabilities

The complete Kraken capability set.

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

Capability set01 / 07

01—04

4 capabilities in this set.

Part of 28 available through Kraken.

01 Capability
Futures get history
Retrieves the historical trade data for futures. It helps you analyze past futures performance.
02 Capability
Spot cancel all
Cancels every single order in your spot account. Use this for a complete sweep of your active orders.
03 Capability
Spot get system status
Checks the current operational status of the Kraken system. Use it to see if the exchange is up.
04 Capability
Spot get ticker
Fetches current ticker data for spot markets. It provides the latest price and 24h volume.

Capability set02 / 07

05—08

4 capabilities in this set.

Part of 28 available through Kraken.

05 Capability
Spot get time
Gets the current server time from Kraken. This is useful for syncing your local time with the exchange.
06 Capability
Futures get orderbook
Pulls the current order book for futures markets. It lets you see the depth of the market.
07 Capability
Futures get tickers
Fetches real-time ticker information for futures. Use this to see current prices and volume.
08 Capability
Futures send order
Places a new order on the futures exchange. It handles the submission of your trade requests.

Capability set03 / 07

09—12

4 capabilities in this set.

Part of 28 available through Kraken.

09 Capability
Spot add order
Creates a new order for spot trading. You can use this to set limit or market orders.
10 Capability
Spot cancel all orders after
Cancels all orders placed after a specific timestamp. This helps clean up old, unfulfilled orders.
11 Capability
Spot cancel order
Removes a specific order from your active list. Use it to stop a trade that no longer looks good.
12 Capability
Spot get asset pairs
Lists all available asset pairs you can trade on spot. It helps you see what's currently tradable.

Capability set04 / 07

13—16

4 capabilities in this set.

Part of 28 available through Kraken.

13 Capability
Spot get assets
Provides detailed information about specific assets. Use this to check asset specifications.
14 Capability
Spot get balance
Shows your current spot account balances across all assets. It gives you a quick look at your holdings.
15 Capability
Spot get closed orders
Lists your completed and filled orders. Use this to review your past trading activity.
16 Capability
Spot get depth
Retrieves the order book depth for spot markets. It shows you the buy and sell pressure.

Capability set05 / 07

17—20

4 capabilities in this set.

Part of 28 available through Kraken.

17 Capability
Spot get ledgers
Pulls ledger information for your account. This helps you track specific transaction records.
18 Capability
Spot get ohlc
Fetches OHLC candle data for historical analysis. Use it to pull price history for charts.
19 Capability
Spot get open orders
Lists all your currently active spot orders. This helps you stay on top of your pending trades.
20 Capability
Spot get open positions
Shows your active positions in the spot market. Use it to see what you're currently holding.

Capability set06 / 07

21—24

4 capabilities in this set.

Part of 28 available through Kraken.

21 Capability
Spot get spread
Retrieves the current bid-ask spreads. It helps you see the cost of immediate execution.
22 Capability
Spot get trade balance
Shows your available trade balance. It tells you how much capital you have left to trade.
23 Capability
Spot get trade volume
Retrieves the total trade volume for assets. Use this to gauge market activity levels.
24 Capability
Spot get trades history
Pulls a history of your past trades. It lets you review your historical performance.

Capability set07 / 07

25—28

4 capabilities in this set.

Part of 28 available through Kraken.

25 Capability
Spot get trades
Lists the most recent trades on the market. Use this to see what others are doing right now.
26 Capability
Spot get websockets token
Retrieves a token for connecting to Kraken web sockets. Use this for real-time data streaming.
27 Capability
Spot query orders
Queries specific information about your orders. It lets you filter for specific order details.
28 Capability
Spot query trades
Queries specific information about your trades. Use it to find specific transaction data.

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

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Advanced clients IDE · CLI

Claude · Web + desktop

Official guide ↗

Connector URL · ready to paste

Streamable HTTP

https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_ToXPcnGjXglf0UQNWQLCiUKeqBD5RIHvVrvb9PZl/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_ToXPcnGjXglf0UQNWQLCiUKeqBD5RIHvVrvb9PZl/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-alternative": {
      "url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_ToXPcnGjXglf0UQNWQLCiUKeqBD5RIHvVrvb9PZl/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...". 28 tools available

VS Code Copilot · IDE configuration

Official guide ↗

Advanced setup

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "kraken-alternative": {
      "url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_ToXPcnGjXglf0UQNWQLCiUKeqBD5RIHvVrvb9PZl/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...". 28 tools available

Windsurf · IDE configuration

Official guide ↗

Advanced setup

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "kraken-alternative": {
      "url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_ToXPcnGjXglf0UQNWQLCiUKeqBD5RIHvVrvb9PZl/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...". 28 tools available

Cline · IDE configuration

Official guide ↗

Advanced setup

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "kraken-alternative": {
      "url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_ToXPcnGjXglf0UQNWQLCiUKeqBD5RIHvVrvb9PZl/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...". 28 tools available

Claude Code · Terminal command

Official guide ↗

Advanced setup

claude mcp add kraken-alternative --transport http "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_ToXPcnGjXglf0UQNWQLCiUKeqBD5RIHvVrvb9PZl/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...". 28 tools are ready

Where the request belongs

Work Kraken can move forward.

Built around the request

This is for crypto traders and financial analysts who need to stay on top of fast-moving markets without constantly switching between browser tabs and trading apps.

01

Crypto Trader

Checks current spreads and balances on a Tuesday morning to decide on entry points without opening a separate app.

02

Financial Analyst

Pulls historical OHLC data into a spreadsheet for market trend analysis during a research sprint.

03

DevOps Engineer

Monitors exchange system status and server time to ensure trading scripts are running on accurate data.

Build the capability set

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

Browse Connectors

01 8 capabilities

Kraken

Get real-time cryptocurrency prices, OHLC data, order books and trades from Kraken exchange.

02 8 capabilities

Binance

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

03 10 capabilities

Bybit

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

04 12 capabilities

Bitso Exchange

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

05 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.

06 9 capabilities

CoinAPI

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

Bring your own AI

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

Before you connect

Questions about Kraken.

The practical details behind the request, access and result.

Can I use the Kraken MCP to track my portfolio?

Yes. You can ask your agent to show your balances or list your open positions at any time. It pulls your real-time holdings directly from your account.

How does the Kraken MCP help with market analysis?

It allows your agent to pull historical price data like OHLC candles and current market spreads. This makes it much faster to do research without manual data entry.

Can the Kraken MCP execute trades for me?

Yes, it can. You can use your agent to place new spot or futures orders using natural language commands.

Does the Kraken MCP support futures markets?

It does. The Connector includes specific capabilities to fetch futures tickers, order books, and trade histories, as well as the ability to send futures orders.

Is it safe to connect my Kraken account to an AI agent?

Connecting via an Connector uses your Kraken API keys. You should only provide the specific permissions your agent needs, such as read-only access if you only want to check balances.

How do I get historical price data with the Kraken MCP?

Your agent can pull historical OHLC data for specific asset pairs. This is great for quickly getting price history into your notes or analysis capabilities.

Can I use the Kraken MCP to check if the exchange is online?

Yes, the Connector can check the current system status of Kraken to let you know if the exchange is operational.

How can I check the current price of Bitcoin against USD?

You can use the spot_get_ticker capability. Simply provide the asset pair, such as {"pair": "XXBTZUSD"}, and the agent will return the latest bid, ask, and last trade prices.

Is it possible to see my total account balance across all currencies?

Yes! The spot_get_balance capability retrieves your full account balance. Your AI agent will list each asset you hold and its corresponding amount.

Can I monitor my active limit orders using this server?

Absolutely. Use the spot_get_open_orders capability to fetch a list of all currently active orders, including their status, volume, and price details.

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