Coincap MCP

A coincap mcp server to access crypto data from coincap API

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Overview

Coincap MCP is a server that allows users to query crypto information from the Coincap public API without needing any API keys or registration.

To use Coincap MCP, add the provided configuration to your Claude Desktop config file. Ensure you have Node.js 18+ and npx installed. Launch Claude Desktop after setting up the configuration.

Access to crypto data without registration - Simple commands to retrieve crypto prices and market caps - Easy integration with Claude Desktop via configuration

Retrieving the current price of Bitcoin
Accessing a list of available cryptocurrencies
Checking the market capitalization of various crypto assets

Add to your AI client

Use these steps to connect Coincap MCP in Cursor, Claude, VS Code, and other MCP-compatible apps. The same JSON appears in the Use with menu above for one-click copy.

Cursor

Add this to your .cursor/mcp.json file in your project root, then restart Cursor.

.cursor/mcp.json

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "coincap-mcp-quantgeekdev": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "@modelcontextprotocol/server-coincap-mcp-quantgeekdev"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Claude Desktop

Add this server entry to the mcpServers object in your Claude Desktop config, then restart the app.

~/Library/Application Support/Claude/claude_desktop_config.json (macOS) or %APPDATA%\Claude\claude_desktop_config.json (Windows)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "coincap-mcp-quantgeekdev": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "@modelcontextprotocol/server-coincap-mcp-quantgeekdev"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Claude Code

Add this to your project's .mcp.json file. Claude Code will detect it automatically.

.mcp.json (project root)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "coincap-mcp-quantgeekdev": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "@modelcontextprotocol/server-coincap-mcp-quantgeekdev"
      ]
    }
  }
}

VS Code (Copilot)

Add this to your .vscode/mcp.json file. Requires the GitHub Copilot extension with MCP support enabled.

.vscode/mcp.json

{
  "servers": {
    "coincap-mcp-quantgeekdev": {
      "type": "stdio",
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "@modelcontextprotocol/server-coincap-mcp-quantgeekdev"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Windsurf

Add this to your Windsurf MCP config file, then restart Windsurf.

~/.codeium/windsurf/mcp_config.json

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "coincap-mcp-quantgeekdev": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "@modelcontextprotocol/server-coincap-mcp-quantgeekdev"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Cline

Open Cline settings, navigate to MCP Servers, and add this server configuration.

Cline MCP Settings (via UI)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "coincap-mcp-quantgeekdev": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "@modelcontextprotocol/server-coincap-mcp-quantgeekdev"
      ]
    }
  }
}

FAQ

Do I need an API key to use Coincap MCP?

No, Coincap MCP does not require any API keys or registration.

What prerequisites do I need to run Coincap MCP?

You need Node.js version 18 or higher and access to npx.

What kind of data can I retrieve with Coincap MCP?

You can retrieve prices of cryptocurrencies, a list of available assets, and market cap information.

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