MCP Server Installation Guide

Guide for connecting on-chain analytics data for AI agents.

Beta Notice: CryptoQuant MCP Server is currently in beta, and tools and features may change. Data is accurate but may be misinterpreted by the LLM in use.

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Overview

CryptoQuant MCP Server enables AI agents to access CryptoQuant's on-chain analytics data via the Model Context Protocol (MCP).

MCP (Model Context Protocol) is an open standard that enables large language models (LLMs) and AI agents to safely interact with external data sources and tools.

Key Features

• Real-time on-chain data: Over 245 metrics including MVRV, SOPR, Exchange Flow, Funding Rate, etc.

• Natural Language Query Support: Ask questions in various languages including Korean and English

• Whale Tracking: Monitor movements of large holders

• AI-Based Interpretation: AI analysis insights on on-chain data

Supported Assets

BTC, ETH, TRX, XRP, Stablecoin, ERC20, ALT

• Full list of supported assets: https://userguide.cryptoquant.com/reference/supported-assets

Official GitHub

GitHub - CryptoQuantOfficial/cryptoquant-mcpGitHub

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Quick Start

Connecting Claude / Cursor

⚠️ Prerequisites: Node.js v18 or higher must be installed. You can download it from nodejs.org.

Step 1: Locate the MCP Configuration File

App	Configuration File Path
Claude Desktop (Mac)	~/Library/Application Support/Claude/claude_desktop_config.json
Claude Desktop (Windows)	%APPDATA%\Claude\claude_desktop_config.json
Claude Code	~/.claude/mcp.json or project .mcp.json
Cursor	Project .cursor/mcp.json

Step 2: Add Settings

Add the following settings to your MCP configuration file:

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "cryptoquant": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": ["-y", "cryptoquant-mcp"]
    }
  }
}

Step 3: Restart the App

After saving the configuration file, completely close the app and restart it.

Step 4: Verify Connection

Call the initialize() tool to verify the connection. Done!

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Authentication Methods

Method A: Set Environment Variables (Recommended)

Add the API key to your environment variables in MCP settings:

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "cryptoquant": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": ["-y", "cryptoquant-mcp"],
      "env": {
        "CRYPTOQUANT_API_KEY": "your-api-key"
      }
    }
  }
}

Method B: Direct Parameter

You can also pass the API key directly when calling initialize():

initialize(api_key="your-api-key")

The key is stored in ~/.cryptoquant/credentials and reused in subsequent sessions.

API Key Issuance: https://cryptoquant.com/settings/api

Managing Credentials

When account switching or re-authentication is required:

# reset session
reset_session(clear_stored=true)

# Re-authenticate with new key
initialize(api_key="new-api-key")

Additionally, when managing API keys directly via LLM, session initialization occurs automatically.

MCP Tool List

CryptoQuant MCP Server provides the following tools:

Tool	Description
initialize	Start session with API key, return plan information
discover_endpoints	Explore over 245 endpoints
get_endpoint_info	Retrieve detailed endpoint parameter information
query_data	Query API data
describe_metric	Metric Description and Threshold Lookup
list_assets	Retrieve list of supported assets
reset_session	Reset Session (Logout)

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Natural Language Query

Ask questions in various languages, and Claude will automatically route them to the appropriate indicator:

Question Examples	Intent	Mapping Metrics
"비트코인 가격 전망이 어때?"	VALUATION	MVRV
"Is BTC overvalued?"	VALUATION	MVRV
"고래들 움직임 보여줘"	WHALE_ACTIVITY	whale-ratio
"What's the funding rate?"	LEVERAGE	funding-rates
"익절/손절 상황?"	PROFIT_BEHAVIOR	SOPR

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Setting Up a Local Development Environment

Setting up a local development environment for developers:

git clone https://github.com/CryptoQuantOfficial/cryptoquant-mcp.git
cd cryptoquant-mcp
npm install && npm run build

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Requirements

Components	Requirements
Node.js	v18+
API Access	CryptoQuant API Key - You can obtain an API key by accessing the website!

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Troubleshooting

When Connection Fails

1. Verify Node.js v18 or higher is installed

2. Verify the configuration file path is correct

3. Check for JSON syntax errors

4. Ensure the app has been fully restarted

API Key Issues

1. Verify the API key is valid on the settings page

2. Execute initialize() again after calling reset_session(clear_stored=true)

3. If using environment variables, verify they are set correctly

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Additional resources

• GitHub Repository: https://github.com/CryptoQuantOfficial/cryptoquant-mcp

• CryptoQuant Official Site: https://cryptoquant.com

• API Documentation: https://cryptoquant.com/docs

• Issue Report: https://github.com/CryptoQuantOfficial/cryptoquant-mcp/issues

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License

MIT License - See LICENSE