Open Exchange Rates Connector for AI agents.
7 live capabilities
Get real-time forex rates and historical currency data for global markets.
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Why people use Open Exchange Rates
Open Exchange Rates for Automated Forex Data in E-commerce
With this Connector, you just tell your agent to price the item for three regions. It pulls the latest rates, does the math, and gives you the final numbers in seconds. You get a consistent, accurate price list without ever leaving your workspace.
What Vinkius changes
That you get live, accurate forex data and historical analysis directly inside your AI's workspace.
Use it from Claude, ChatGPT, Cursor or another AI client you already have.
One account · 5,900+ Connectors
- Real-world use case 01
E-commerce Price Sync
An online store owner asks the agent to convert a 500 EUR price tag into USD based on today's rates to update their website.
- Real-world use case 02
Historical Trend Analysis
A researcher asks for a CSV-ready list of GBP to USD rates over the last six months to see a trend for a white paper.
- Real-world use case 03
Market Report Generation
A financial analyst asks for the OHLC data for a specific month to include in a quarterly summary for their team.
Complete set · 7capabilities
The complete Open Exchange Rates capability set.
These are the exact actions your AI can choose when you ask it to work with Open Exchange Rates.
01—04
4 capabilities in this set.
Part of 7 available through Open Exchange Rates.
- 01 Capability
Get time series
Get exchange rates over a specific period to see how values have changed over time. This helps you identify long-term trends in currency fluctuations.
- 02 Capability
Get usage
Check how many requests you've used and what your remaining plan limits are. You can monitor your API consumption directly through your agent.
- 03 Capability
Convert currency
Turn a specific amount from one currency into another using the latest rates. It's the fastest way to get accurate conversions for international pricing.
- 04 Capability
List currencies
See a full list of all currency symbols and names supported by the API. Use this to verify which global currencies are available for your project.
05—07
3 capabilities in this set.
Part of 7 available through Open Exchange Rates.
- 05 Capability
Get historical rates
Pull the exact exchange rate for a specific date in the past. This is perfect for reconstructing past financial reports or historical data.
- 06 Capability
Get latest rates
Get the most recent exchange rates for all supported currencies. Use this to keep your agent updated on current market values.
- 07 Capability
Get ohlc
Retrieve open, high, low, and close data for a specific time period. This provides the granular details needed for deep financial analysis.
Set up in minutes
One URL. Then ask Open Exchange Rates to work.
Claude and ChatGPT only need the Connector URL. Copy it once, add it in settings, and use Open Exchange Rates 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_RKv5QhTYYUsqrgLuBkJuHuxUaXsLDrL77tW6y56T/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 Open Exchange Rates, and paste the URL above.
- Step 03
Turn it on in chat
Select +, open Connectors, and enable Open Exchange Rates for the conversation.
ChatGPT · Web + desktop
Connector URL · ready to paste
Streamable HTTPhttps://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_RKv5QhTYYUsqrgLuBkJuHuxUaXsLDrL77tW6y56T/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 Open Exchange Rates URL.
- Step 03
Save and start
Save the connection and enable Open Exchange Rates in your conversation. Desktop may ask you to restart once.
Cursor · IDE configuration
Advanced setup
{
"mcpServers": {
"open-exchange-rates": {
"url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_RKv5QhTYYUsqrgLuBkJuHuxUaXsLDrL77tW6y56T/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 Open Exchange Rates
Open Agent mode in chat and ask: "Using Open Exchange Rates, help me...". 7 tools available
VS Code Copilot · IDE configuration
Advanced setup
{
"mcpServers": {
"open-exchange-rates": {
"url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_RKv5QhTYYUsqrgLuBkJuHuxUaXsLDrL77tW6y56T/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 Open Exchange Rates
Ask Copilot: "Using Open Exchange Rates, help me...". 7 tools available
Windsurf · IDE configuration
Advanced setup
{
"mcpServers": {
"open-exchange-rates": {
"url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_RKv5QhTYYUsqrgLuBkJuHuxUaXsLDrL77tW6y56T/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 Open Exchange Rates
Open Cascade and ask: "Using Open Exchange Rates, help me...". 7 tools available
Cline · IDE configuration
Advanced setup
{
"mcpServers": {
"open-exchange-rates": {
"url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_RKv5QhTYYUsqrgLuBkJuHuxUaXsLDrL77tW6y56T/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 Open Exchange Rates
Ask Cline: "Using Open Exchange Rates, help me...". 7 tools available
Claude Code · Terminal command
Advanced setup
claude mcp add open-exchange-rates --transport http "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_RKv5QhTYYUsqrgLuBkJuHuxUaXsLDrL77tW6y56T/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 Open Exchange Rates
Ask Claude: "Using Open Exchange Rates, show me...". 7 tools are ready
Where the request belongs
Work Open Exchange Rates can move forward.
This is for anyone who deals with international money. It's for the e-commerce owner tired of manual price updates and the analyst who needs to pull historical trends without manual data entry.
E-commerce Manager
Updates international product listings by checking real-time conversion rates on a Tuesday afternoon.
Financial Analyst
Pulls OHLC and historical data to build quarterly market reports for stakeholders.
Fintech Developer
Validates currency logic and API responses during the build phase to ensure pricing accuracy.
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Before you connect
Questions about Open Exchange Rates.
The practical details behind the request, access and result.
Can I use Open Exchange Rates to convert multiple currencies at once?
Yes, you can ask your agent to convert any number of currencies using the latest market data. It handles the math for you instantly.
Does this Connector provide historical currency data?
It does. You can retrieve specific rates for any past date or pull time-series data to see trends over a period of time.
Can I use this for my international e-commerce store?
That's a primary use case. It helps you get accurate conversion rates so you can set correct prices for customers in different countries.
How do I know if I'm hitting my API limits?
You can ask your agent to check your usage directly. It will tell you how many requests you've used and how many you have left in your current plan.
What kind of currencies are supported?
It supports hundreds of global currencies. You can ask your agent to list all available symbols and names to see what's included.
Is the data real-time?
Yes, the Connector pulls the most recent exchange rates available from the Open Exchange Rates service to ensure your agent has the latest information.
Can I see exchange rates for a specific date in the past?
Yes! Use the get_historical_rates capability by providing the date in YYYY-MM-DD format. The agent will return the rates as they were on that specific day.
How do I get a list of all supported currency names and symbols?
Simply run the list_currencies capability. It will provide a complete dictionary of currency codes (like USD, EUR, BRL) and their full names.
Can I track currency trends over a specific period?
Yes, the get_time_series capability allows you to fetch historical rates between a start and end date, making it easy to analyze fluctuations over time.
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