Frankfurter API (ECB) Connector for AI agents.
2 live capabilities
Get accurate live and historical forex rates for international accounting and travel budgets.
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Why people use Frankfurter API (ECB)
Real-Time Currency Exchange for Accurate International Accounting
This Connector puts that power directly into your agent's hands. Instead of hunting for numbers, you just tell your agent what to do. It pulls the official European Central Bank data instantly, giving you a clean, accurate conversion without you ever having to leave your workspace.
What Vinkius changes
Your AI gets instant access to live and historical forex data without you needing to manage any API keys.
Use it from Claude, ChatGPT, Cursor or another AI client you already have.
One account · 5,900+ Connectors
- Real-world use case 01
The Historical Audit
An accountant needs to check a 2016 invoice from Japan.
- Real-world use case 02
The Travel Planner
A traveler wants to know how much a 500 Euro hotel stay costs in USD today.
- Real-world use case 03
The Multi-Region Report
A business owner wants to see total sales in EUR across five different countries.
Complete set · 2capabilities
The complete Frankfurter API (ECB) capability set.
These are the exact actions your AI can choose when you ask it to work with Frankfurter API (ECB).
01—02
2 capabilities in this set.
Part of 2 available through Frankfurter API (ECB).
- 01 Capability
Convert currency
Converts an amount from one currency to another using real-time or historical rates. It handles 3-letter ISO codes like USD or EUR for easy use.
- 02 Capability
Get latest rates
Retrieves a list of current exchange rates against a specific base currency. Use this when you need a snapshot of the entire market at once.
Set up in minutes
One URL. Then ask Frankfurter API (ECB) to work.
Claude and ChatGPT only need the Connector URL. Copy it once, add it in settings, and use Frankfurter API (ECB) 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_HMDXeYz9kwD2zyz59wNOCsIt3hXBwK2mdm8AzYBI/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 Frankfurter API (ECB), and paste the URL above.
- Step 03
Turn it on in chat
Select +, open Connectors, and enable Frankfurter API (ECB) for the conversation.
ChatGPT · Web + desktop
Connector URL · ready to paste
Streamable HTTPhttps://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_HMDXeYz9kwD2zyz59wNOCsIt3hXBwK2mdm8AzYBI/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 Frankfurter API (ECB) URL.
- Step 03
Save and start
Save the connection and enable Frankfurter API (ECB) in your conversation. Desktop may ask you to restart once.
Cursor · IDE configuration
Advanced setup
{
"mcpServers": {
"real-time-currency-exchange": {
"url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_HMDXeYz9kwD2zyz59wNOCsIt3hXBwK2mdm8AzYBI/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 Frankfurter API (ECB)
Open Agent mode in chat and ask: "Using Frankfurter API (ECB), help me...". 2 tools available
VS Code Copilot · IDE configuration
Advanced setup
{
"mcpServers": {
"real-time-currency-exchange": {
"url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_HMDXeYz9kwD2zyz59wNOCsIt3hXBwK2mdm8AzYBI/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 Frankfurter API (ECB)
Ask Copilot: "Using Frankfurter API (ECB), help me...". 2 tools available
Windsurf · IDE configuration
Advanced setup
{
"mcpServers": {
"real-time-currency-exchange": {
"url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_HMDXeYz9kwD2zyz59wNOCsIt3hXBwK2mdm8AzYBI/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 Frankfurter API (ECB)
Open Cascade and ask: "Using Frankfurter API (ECB), help me...". 2 tools available
Cline · IDE configuration
Advanced setup
{
"mcpServers": {
"real-time-currency-exchange": {
"url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_HMDXeYz9kwD2zyz59wNOCsIt3hXBwK2mdm8AzYBI/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 Frankfurter API (ECB)
Ask Cline: "Using Frankfurter API (ECB), help me...". 2 tools available
Claude Code · Terminal command
Advanced setup
claude mcp add real-time-currency-exchange --transport http "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_HMDXeYz9kwD2zyz59wNOCsIt3hXBwK2mdm8AzYBI/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 Frankfurter API (ECB)
Ask Claude: "Using Frankfurter API (ECB), show me...". 2 tools are ready
Where the request belongs
Work Frankfurter API (ECB) can move forward.
This is for anyone who deals with international money, from travel bloggers to corporate accountants. It's for people who need precision and hate manually checking multiple websites to find a single exchange rate.
Accountant
Auditing old international invoices and ensuring every line item is converted using the correct historical rate for that specific day.
Travel Blogger
Quickly calculating the cost of items in different countries to give their audience accurate price comparisons in their home currency.
E-commerce Seller
Converting multi-currency sales into a single reporting currency to see their true profit margins across different regions.
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Before you connect
Questions about Frankfurter API (ECB).
The practical details behind the request, access and result.
Does the Real-Time Currency Exchange MCP require an API key?
No, you don't need any keys or accounts. It connects directly to official data sources so you can start using it immediately after connecting it to your agent.
Can I use the Real-Time Currency Exchange MCP for historical data?
Yes, it can fetch rates from specific dates in the past. This is great for auditing old invoices or checking what a currency was worth during a previous year.
Which currencies does the Real-Time Currency Exchange MCP support?
It covers over 30 major global fiat currencies, including USD, EUR, GBP, JPY, and many others.
Is the data from the Real-Time Currency Exchange MCP accurate?
Yes, it pulls official reference rates from the European Central Bank, making it a reliable source for business and personal finance.
How does the Real-Time Currency Exchange MCP handle different dates?
You can specify an exact date when asking for a conversion, and the agent will pull the specific rate for that day rather than the current one.
Can I use the Real-Time Currency Exchange MCP to convert entire spreadsheets?
Yes, if you provide the data to your agent, it can use the Connector to convert every item in that list to your target currency automatically.
Does this require an API key?
No! It uses the open-source Frankfurter API which tracks the European Central Bank reference rates. It works immediately out of the box.
What currencies are supported?
It supports over 30 major global fiat currencies including USD, EUR, GBP, JPY, BRL, AUD, CAD, and CHF. Cryptocurrencies are not supported.
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