CoinGecko
About
Provides real-time cryptocurrency data through a Node.js Express server that interfaces with CoinGecko's API, automatically switching between free and Pro endpoints based on API key availability.
Details
- Author
- blindvibedev
- Repository
- BlindVibeDev/CoinGeckoMCP
- GitHub stars
- 2
- License
- MIT License
- Categories
- AI, Design, Developer Tools, Search, Frontend, Knowledge Base, Infrastructure
- Tags
- #analytics
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- 🔄 Dual API Support: Seamlessly works with both CoinGecko Free and Pro APIs
- 🔙 Automatic Fallback: Falls back to free API during development
- 🔌 RESTful Endpoints: Simple and intuitive API interface
- 🛡️ Robust Error Handling: Detailed error messages and proper status codes
- 🧩 Simple Setup: Quick installation with guided setup
- 📝 Comprehensive Documentation: Clear usage instructions
Setting up with Highlight
This MCP is not yet compatible with Highlight’s one-click setup. However, you can still use it with Highlight by following these steps:
- Download and install Highlight from highlightai.com/download
- Navigate to the plugins tab and select "Add Custom Plugin"
-
Configure the plugin with the settings below
Plugin Name
CoinGeckoCommand (node, npx, python, etc.)npxArguments-
Argument 1
-y -
Argument 2
@highlight/mcp-server
Please refer to the README for specific instructions on how to obtain API keys or other required environment variables.
-
Argument 1
- Enable "Start Automatically" if you want the plugin to start when Highlight launches
From the repository
The server can be configured using environment variables in the .env file:
| Variable | Description | Default |
|----------|-------------|---------|
| PORT | The port the server will listen on | 3000 |
| COINGECKO_API_KEY | Your CoinGecko Pro API key | - |
npx coingecko-api-server
git clone https://github.com/GaplyDev01/coingecko-api-server.git
cd coingecko-api-server
npm install
npm run setup
npm start
If you prefer to set up manually:
npm install
npm run setup
Claude Desktop / Cursor
Paste into your MCP client config file to install this server.
{
"mcpServers": {
"coingecko": {
"env": {},
"args": [
"-y",
"@highlight/mcp-server"
],
"command": "npx"
}
}
}Linux
{
"env": [],
"args": [
"-y",
"@highlight/mcp-server"
],
"command": "npx"
}Macos
{
"env": [],
"args": [
"-y",
"@highlight/mcp-server"
],
"command": "npx"
}Windows
{
"env": [],
"args": [
"/c",
"npx",
"-y",
"@highlight/mcp-server"
],
"command": "cmd"
}CoinGecko API Server MCP
A powerful and flexible Node.js Express server that provides a comprehensive interface to the CoinGecko cryptocurrency data API. This server supports both the free public API and the Pro API with automatic fallback.
Quick Start
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