An MCP client and server for cryptogecko using fastMCP library and Starlette
An MCP client and server for cryptogecko using fastMCP library and Starlette
This guide will help you set up the Model Context Protocol (MCP) server and client for retrieving cryptocurrency data using the CoinGecko API.
The system consists of: 1. Python MCP Server: Handles API requests to CoinGecko and exposes functionality through MCP tools 2. TypeScript MCP Client: Connects to the server and provides methods to interact with the server tools 3. React Frontend: A web interface to interact with the crypto data
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{
"mcpServers": {
"cryptogecko": {
"command": "uvx",
"args": ["starlette"],
"env": {
"COINGECKO_API_KEY": "your-value"
}
}
}
}Add to claude_desktop_config.json, then restart Claude Desktop.
| Variable | Description | Required |
|---|---|---|
| COINGECKO_API_KEY | Credential the server authenticates with. | Yes |
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