Hummingbot MCP Server: Install & Setup

Install Hummingbot in Claude Code

Claude Code

claude mcp add hummingbot -e HUMMINGBOT_API_URL=... -e HUMMINGBOT_USERNAME=... -e HUMMINGBOT_PASSWORD=... -- docker run -i --rm -e HUMMINGBOT_API_URL -e HUMMINGBOT_USERNAME -e HUMMINGBOT_PASSWORD docker.io/hummingbot/hummingbot-mcp:0.1.0

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

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "hummingbot": {
      "command": "docker",
      "args": [
        "run",
        "-i",
        "--rm",
        "-e",
        "HUMMINGBOT_API_URL",
        "-e",
        "HUMMINGBOT_USERNAME",
        "-e",
        "HUMMINGBOT_PASSWORD",
        "docker.io/hummingbot/hummingbot-mcp:0.1.0"
      ],
      "env": {
        "HUMMINGBOT_API_URL": "...",
        "HUMMINGBOT_USERNAME": "...",
        "HUMMINGBOT_PASSWORD": "..."
      }
    }
  }
}

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Frequently asked questions

What does the Hummingbot MCP server do?

MCP server exposing Hummingbot API for automated multi-exchange trading

Is the Hummingbot MCP server free?

The server is free, but you will likely need an account. The server itself is free, but it connects to a service that needs an account or API key, which may have paid tiers. Check the provider for current pricing.

Does Hummingbot run locally or remotely?

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

How do I add Hummingbot to Claude Code?

Run: claude mcp add hummingbot -e HUMMINGBOT_API_URL=... -e HUMMINGBOT_USERNAME=... -e HUMMINGBOT_PASSWORD=... -- docker run -i --rm -e HUMMINGBOT_API_URL -e HUMMINGBOT_USERNAME -e HUMMINGBOT_PASSWORD docker.io/hummingbot/hummingbot-mcp:0.1.0

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