Open Exchange Rates Connector for AI agents.

Q: How do I find my OpenExchange App ID?

Log in to your Open Exchange Rates dashboard, and you will find your App ID on the home page. Copy and paste it below.

Q: Does it support historical data?

Yes. The gethistoricalrates tool allows you to retrieve the official closing rates for any date since 1999.

6 live capabilities

Get real-time exchange rates and historical forex data for global finance.

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Why people use Open Exchange Rates

OpenExchangeAPI for Real-Time Forex Auditing

With this Connector, you just ask your agent to do the math. It pulls the data from OpenExchangeAPI and gives you the answer in seconds. You go from manual data entry to getting instant, accurate figures directly in your chat window.

What Vinkius changes

You get instant, accurate global currency data directly inside your AI chat.

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

One account · 5,900+ Connectors

Real-world use case 01

Price a product for a UK customer

An e-commerce manager asks the agent to convert a USD price to GBP using convert_currency to set a storefront price accurately.
Real-world use case 02

Audit a 2020 transaction

A financial analyst asks for the USD/JPY rate on a specific date from 2020 using get_historical_rates to verify an old invoice.
Real-world use case 03

Analyze currency trends

A forex trader asks the agent to pull a time series for the last six months using get_rate_time_series to identify a trend.

Complete set · 6capabilities

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.

Capability set01 / 02

01—03

3 capabilities in this set.

Part of 6 available through Open Exchange Rates.

01 Capability
Convert currency
Change an amount from one currency to another. It is great for quick price checks across different regions.
02 Capability
Get latest rates
Pull the current exchange rates for a specific base currency. Use this to see how a currency is performing right now.
03 Capability
Get rate time series
Get historical rates over a specific period. This helps you see trends rather than just single data points.

Capability set02 / 02

04—06

3 capabilities in this set.

Part of 6 available through Open Exchange Rates.

04 Capability
Get api usage
Check your current API usage and plan details. Use this to keep an eye on your research budget.
05 Capability
List supported currencies
Get a full list of all supported currency codes and names. It helps you know exactly what your agent can access.
06 Capability
Get historical rates
Get exchange rates for a specific date. This is perfect for auditing past financial valuations.

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

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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_YUF8nCgGdREPWLe5t5rKSL1WCH1IdwVhxBcNmIXr/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

Official guide ↗

Connector URL · ready to paste

Streamable HTTP

https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_YUF8nCgGdREPWLe5t5rKSL1WCH1IdwVhxBcNmIXr/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

Official guide ↗

Advanced setup

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "openexchangeapi": {
      "url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_YUF8nCgGdREPWLe5t5rKSL1WCH1IdwVhxBcNmIXr/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...". 6 tools available

VS Code Copilot · IDE configuration

Official guide ↗

Advanced setup

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "openexchangeapi": {
      "url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_YUF8nCgGdREPWLe5t5rKSL1WCH1IdwVhxBcNmIXr/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...". 6 tools available

Windsurf · IDE configuration

Official guide ↗

Advanced setup

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "openexchangeapi": {
      "url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_YUF8nCgGdREPWLe5t5rKSL1WCH1IdwVhxBcNmIXr/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...". 6 tools available

Cline · IDE configuration

Official guide ↗

Advanced setup

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "openexchangeapi": {
      "url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_YUF8nCgGdREPWLe5t5rKSL1WCH1IdwVhxBcNmIXr/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...". 6 tools available

Claude Code · Terminal command

Official guide ↗

Advanced setup

claude mcp add openexchangeapi --transport http "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_YUF8nCgGdREPWLe5t5rKSL1WCH1IdwVhxBcNmIXr/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...". 6 tools are ready

Where the request belongs

Work Open Exchange Rates can move forward.

Built around the request

This is for the finance pro who's tired of manual spreadsheets and the e-commerce lead trying to price products across five different countries.

Financial Analyst

Audits historical trends and pulls live rates for market reports on a Tuesday afternoon.

E-commerce Manager

Verifies conversion rates for international storefront pricing to ensure margins stay healthy.

Forex Trader

Scans for rapid market shifts and historical performance to spot new trading opportunities.

Operations Lead

Manages global budgets and cross-border payment costs for international teams.

Build the capability set

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

Browse Connectors

01 7 capabilities

Exchange Rates API

Equip your AI agent to access real-time and historical foreign exchange rates via the ExchangeRatesAPI.io service.

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02 6 capabilities

ExchangeRate-

Access real-time and historical currency exchange rates for 160+ currencies directly from your AI agent.

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03 5 capabilities

Fixer.io Currency API

Manage exchange rates. audit currencies, history, and conversion via AI.

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04 5 capabilities

ExchangeRate-API

Global currency exchange platform. get real-time rates and perform conversions via AI.

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05 2 capabilities

Real-Time Currency Exchange

Give your AI access to the global forex market. Convert real-time and historical currencies instantly using official European Central Bank reference rates. Zero API keys required.

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06 5 capabilities

CurrencyBeacon

Access real-time and historical currency exchange rates, perform conversions, and analyze financial time-series data directly.

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Before you connect

Questions about Open Exchange Rates.

The practical details behind the request, access and result.

Can OpenExchangeAPI help me with international shipping costs?

Yes. You can use it to convert your base currency into any destination currency to get a more accurate estimate of shipping costs in local terms.

How many currencies does OpenExchangeAPI support?

It provides access to exchange rates for over 200 different currencies, covering most global markets.

Can I use OpenExchangeAPI to check historical rates?

Yes. You can ask your agent to look up the exchange rate for any specific date in the past to audit old transactions.

Does OpenExchangeAPI work for real-time data?

Yes. It pulls the latest available market rates so your agent always has up-to-date information for your current tasks.

Is OpenExchangeAPI good for e-commerce?

It is perfect for e-commerce. You can quickly verify conversion rates to ensure your international prices are correct.

How do I see my API limits with OpenExchangeAPI?

Your agent can check your current usage and plan details directly to make sure you stay within your allowed limits.

How do I find my OpenExchange App ID?

Log in to your Open Exchange Rates dashboard, and you will find your App ID on the home page. Copy and paste it below.

Does it support historical data?

Yes. The get_historical_rates capability allows you to retrieve the official closing rates for any date since 1999.

Can the agent perform currency conversions?

Yes. The convert_currency capability calculates the conversion between two currencies based on the latest market data instantly.

One connection away

Give your agent a direct line to Open Exchange Rates.

Connect Open Exchange Rates once. Keep it beside 5,900+ managed Connectors when the next task needs more.

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OpenExchangeAPI for Real-Time Forex Auditing

You get instant, accurate global currency data directly inside your AI chat.

Price a product for a UK customer

Audit a 2020 transaction

Analyze currency trends

Convert currency

Get latest rates

Get rate time series

Get api usage

List supported currencies

Get historical rates

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 Open Exchange Rates

Create MCP config

Add the server config

Enable Agent mode

Start using Open Exchange Rates

Open MCP Settings

Add the server

Save and reload

Start using Open Exchange Rates

Open Cline MCP Settings

Add remote server

Enable the server

Start using Open Exchange Rates

Install Claude Code

Add the Connector

Verify the connection

Start using Open Exchange Rates

Financial Analyst

E-commerce Manager

Forex Trader

Operations Lead

Exchange Rates API

ExchangeRate-

Fixer.io Currency API

ExchangeRate-API

Real-Time Currency Exchange

CurrencyBeacon

Give your agent a direct line to Open Exchange Rates.