What CoinMarketCap data does this MCP server expose?

It exposes market data including token prices, market cap rankings, trading volumes, circulating supply figures, and percentage change metrics from the CoinMarketCap API.

Do I need a CoinMarketCap API key?

Yes. You need a CoinMarketCap API key, which is available through their free and paid plans. The key must be configured as an environment variable for the MCP server.

Can I use this server for market cap ranking analysis?

Yes. The server provides access to CoinMarketCap's ranking data, allowing agents to sort and filter tokens by market capitalization, volume, and other ranking criteria.

CoinMarketCap MCP (shinzo)

CoinMarketCap MCP by shinzo-labs is an MCP server that provides AI agents with structured access to the CoinMarketCap cryptocurrency data platform. It wraps the CoinMarketCap API through the Model Context Protocol, enabling MCP-compatible clients to query market data, token rankings, and pricing information using typed tool interactions.

The server covers core CoinMarketCap data including current prices, market capitalization rankings, 24-hour trading volumes, circulating and total supply figures, and price change percentages across multiple time frames. This data is useful for agents performing market screening, building watchlists, or comparing token fundamentals as part of research-driven trading workflows.

Configuration involves setting up the server with a valid CoinMarketCap API key and connecting it to your MCP client. The free API tier provides access to basic endpoints with rate limits, while paid plans unlock additional data points and higher throughput. Users should start with read-only data queries to confirm the server is returning accurate information before building it into automated analysis pipelines.