Coingecko MCP Server: Install & Setup

Install Coingecko in Claude Code

Claude Code

claude mcp add cyanheads-coingecko -- npx -y @cyanheads/coingecko-mcp-server

mcp.json (Claude Desktop, Cursor, VS Code, Windsurf)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "cyanheads-coingecko": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "@cyanheads/coingecko-mcp-server"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Frequently asked questions

What does the Coingecko MCP server do?

Crypto market data via CoinGecko — prices, markets, history, trending, and deep coin metadata.

Is the Coingecko MCP server free?

Yes, most likely. Open source and no paid account or API key is mentioned in the listing. Check the provider for current pricing.

Does Coingecko run locally or remotely?

Local. Runs on your machine (stdio). You install it with npx, uvx, Docker or from source.

How do I add Coingecko to Claude Code?

Run: claude mcp add cyanheads-coingecko -- npx -y @cyanheads/coingecko-mcp-server

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