CoinPaprika MCP Server

A Model Context Protocol (MCP) server that provides on-demand access to CoinPaprika's cryptocurrency market data API. Built specifically for AI assistants like Claude to programmatically fetch real-time prices, tickers, exchange data, OHLCV candles, and more with zero configuration.

TL;DR

# Install globally
npm install -g @coinpaprika/mcp

# Start the server
coinpaprika-mcp

# Or run directly without installation
npx @coinpaprika/mcp@latest

CoinPaprika MCP connects Claude to live crypto market data for 12,000+ cryptocurrencies. The free tier needs no API key. Installation | Configuration | API Reference

Prefer zero setup? Use the hosted MCP server at mcp.coinpaprika.com: no installation, no API key to start, 31 tools (the 30 here plus submitFeedback). See Hosted server for transport endpoints.

What Can You Build?

• Market Dashboards: Real-time market overview with global stats, top coins, and volume trends
• Coin Analysis Tools: Deep-dive into any cryptocurrency: price, team, events, exchanges, and markets
• Price Trackers: Track prices across multiple quote currencies with historical OHLCV data
• Exchange Comparisons: Compare trading pairs and volumes across 350+ exchanges
• Portfolio Valuations: Convert an amount between currencies ('0.5 BTC in USD') and track price changes over time
• Contract Lookup: Find tokens by their smart contract address across multiple platforms

Installation

Installing via Smithery

To install CoinPaprika MCP for Claude Desktop automatically via Smithery:

npx -y smithery mcp add coinpaprika/coinpaprika

Manual Installation

# Install globally (recommended for regular use)
npm install -g @coinpaprika/mcp

# Start the server
coinpaprika-mcp

Claude Desktop Integration

Add the following to your Claude Desktop configuration file:

macOS: ~/Library/Application\ Support/Claude/claude_desktop_config.json Windows: %APPDATA%/Claude/claude_desktop_config.json

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "coinpaprika": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": ["@coinpaprika/mcp@latest"]
    }
  }
}

With API Key (for paid-tier features)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "coinpaprika": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": ["@coinpaprika/mcp@latest"],
      "env": {
        "COINPAPRIKA_API_KEY": "your-api-key-here"
      }
    }
  }
}

Claude Code Integration

# Add as MCP server in Claude Code
claude mcp add coinpaprika -- npx @coinpaprika/mcp@latest

# With API key
COINPAPRIKA_API_KEY=your-key claude mcp add coinpaprika -- npx @coinpaprika/mcp@latest

Hosted server (no installation)

If you prefer zero setup, point any MCP-compatible client directly at the hosted server at mcp.coinpaprika.com. The landing page provides setup instructions and documentation. The following transport endpoints are available:

Transport	Endpoint	Use Case
Streamable HTTP	https://mcp.coinpaprika.com/streamable-http	Recommended for most clients
SSE	https://mcp.coinpaprika.com/sse	Legacy SSE transport
JSON-RPC	https://mcp.coinpaprika.com/json-rpc	Direct JSON-RPC

Note: These are MCP protocol endpoints. They won't display anything in a browser. Visit mcp.coinpaprika.com for the landing page.

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "coinpaprika": {
      "type": "streamable-http",
      "url": "https://mcp.coinpaprika.com/streamable-http"
    }
  }
}

Available Tools (30)

Discovery & System

Tool	Description
getCapabilities	Server capabilities, workflow patterns, validation rules, and best practices. Start here.
status	Server status and configuration
getGlobal	Global market overview: total market cap, 24h volume, BTC dominance ('how is the market doing')

Coins

Tool	Description	Required Parameters
getCoins	List all coins (id, name, symbol, rank); no prices, use getTickers for prices	none
getCoinById	Coin project details (description, team, links); no price, use getTickersById	coinId
getCoinEvents	Upcoming events for a coin	coinId
getCoinExchanges	Exchanges listing a coin	coinId
getCoinMarkets	Markets/exchanges trading a coin ('where to buy X', 'X price on Binance')	coinId

Tickers & Prices

Tool	Description	Required Parameters
getTickers	Current prices + market caps for top coins by market cap ('top 5 coins', market snapshot)	none
getTickersById	Current price, market cap & 24h change of one coin ('BTC price', 'how much is ETH')	coinId
getCoinOHLCVLatest	Latest full-day OHLC candle (not the live price)	coinId
getCoinOHLCVToday	Today's in-progress OHLC candle	coinId
priceConverter	Convert an amount between currencies ('0.5 BTC in USD')	baseCurrencyId, quoteCurrencyId

Exchanges

Tool	Description	Required Parameters
getExchanges	List all exchanges	none
getExchangeByID	Exchange details	exchangeId
getExchangeMarkets	Markets on a specific exchange	exchangeId

Tags & People

Tool	Description	Required Parameters
getTags	List all tags/categories	none
getTagById	Tag details	tagId
getPeopleById	Person/team member details	personId

Contracts

Tool	Description	Required Parameters
getPlatforms	List contract platforms	none
getContracts	Contracts on a platform	platformId
getTickerByContract	Token price by contract address (on-chain/DeFi tokens)	platformId, contractAddress

Search & Resolution

Tool	Description	Required Parameters
search	Search coins/exchanges/people/tags by name; use FIRST to get an id	q
resolveId	Resolve a name/symbol to canonical id; call FIRST before price tools	type, query

Paid-Tier Tools

These tools require a paid CoinPaprika API plan. Without an API key, they return guidance directing you to upgrade.

Tool	Plan Required	Description
getCoinOHLCVHistorical	Starter+	Historical OHLCV candle data
getTickersHistoricalById	Starter+	Historical ticker snapshots
getHistoricalTickerByContract	Starter+	Historical ticker by contract
getChangelogIDs	Starter+	Changelog of coin ID changes
keyInfo	Pro	Verify API key details
getMappings	Business	Cross-platform ID mappings

API Key Configuration

The free tier provides access to most tools without any API key. For paid-tier features (historical data, mappings, etc.), set the COINPAPRIKA_API_KEY environment variable:

# Set via environment variable
export COINPAPRIKA_API_KEY=your-api-key-here
coinpaprika-mcp

# Or pass inline
COINPAPRIKA_API_KEY=your-api-key-here npx @coinpaprika/mcp@latest

Get an API key at coinpaprika.com/api/pricing.

Example Usage

// Start by getting capabilities for workflow guidance:
const caps = await getCapabilities();

// Get global market overview:
const global = await getGlobal();

// Find a coin by name:
const results = await search({ q: "ethereum" });

// Get detailed coin info:
const bitcoin = await getCoinById({ coinId: "btc-bitcoin" });

// Get current ticker with USD and BTC quotes:
const ticker = await getTickersById({ coinId: "eth-ethereum", quotes: "USD,BTC" });

// Get OHLCV data for today:
const ohlcv = await getCoinOHLCVToday({ coinId: "btc-bitcoin" });

// Convert 1 BTC to USD:
const conversion = await priceConverter({
  baseCurrencyId: "btc-bitcoin",
  quoteCurrencyId: "usd-us-dollars",
  amount: 1
});

// List top 10 exchanges:
const exchanges = await getExchanges({ limit: 10 });

// Resolve fuzzy query to exact coin ID:
const resolved = await resolveId({ type: "coin", query: "cardano" });

Sample Prompts for Claude

• "What's the current price of Bitcoin and Ethereum? Show me 24h change."
• "Give me a comprehensive analysis of Cardano: price, team, events, and top exchanges."
• "Compare the top 5 crypto exchanges by trading volume."
• "Convert 10 ETH to USD and show the current exchange rate."
• "Find all coins tagged as 'defi' and show their market caps."
• "What exchanges list Solana and what trading pairs are available?"
• "Show me the OHLCV data for Bitcoin today."
• "Search for all coins related to 'layer-2' and rank them by market cap."
• "Look up the team behind Ethereum. Who are the key people?"
• "Get the ticker for USDT by its Ethereum contract address."

Rate Limits & Performance

• Free Tier Limits: 20,000 calls per month, no API key needed. Paid plans start at $99/month for 400,000 calls: https://coinpaprika.com/api/pricing/
• Response Time: 100-500ms for most endpoints
• Data Coverage: 12,000+ cryptocurrencies, 350+ exchanges
• Error Handling: Structured errors with codes, suggestions, and retry guidance
• Quota Info: Running this package yourself, every response carries a meta.quota block with the monthly free-tier allowance and the number of calls this server process has made since it started. That count is process-local, not your account balance. The hosted server at mcp.coinpaprika.com returns no meta block at all, so do not write client code that depends on one

Troubleshooting

Common Issues:

• Rate limiting: If receiving CP429_RATE_LIMIT errors, back off and retry. The free-tier quota is monthly, not daily, so a sustained 429 means the monthly allowance is spent
• Invalid coin ID: Coin IDs use symbol-name format (e.g., btc-bitcoin, not bitcoin or BTC). Use search or resolveId to find correct IDs
• Paid-tier errors: CP402_INSUFFICIENT_PLAN or CP403_FORBIDDEN mean the endpoint requires a paid plan. Set COINPAPRIKA_API_KEY environment variable
• Timeout errors: Large data requests may take longer, so reduce the limit parameter
• Network errors: Check network connectivity, the service requires internet access

Development

# Clone the repository
git clone https://github.com/coinpaprika/coinpaprika-mcp.git
cd coinpaprika-mcp

# Install dependencies
npm install

# Run in development
npm start

# Build for production
npm run build

Changelog

See CHANGELOG.md for detailed release notes.

License

This project is licensed under the MIT License - see the LICENSE file for details.

Additional Resources

• CoinPaprika API Documentation
• API Pricing & Plans
• Hosted MCP Server, zero-setup option
• DexPaprika MCP, DEX and DeFi data companion package
• Model Context Protocol Specification
• CoinPaprika, comprehensive cryptocurrency market data
• DexPaprika, onchain DEX analytics