Odds API MCP Server (Official): Install & Setup

Install Odds API in Claude Code

Claude Code

claude mcp add odds-api -e ODDS_API_KEY=... -- npx -y odds-api-mcp-server

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

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "odds-api": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "odds-api-mcp-server"
      ],
      "env": {
        "ODDS_API_KEY": "..."
      }
    }
  }
}

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Frequently asked questions

What does the Odds API MCP server do?

Official Odds-API.io server: real-time and historical sports betting odds from 365+ bookmakers across 34 sports, with events, value bets, arbitrage and dropping odds.

Is the Odds API 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 Odds API run locally or remotely?

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

How do I add Odds API to Claude Code?

Run: claude mcp add odds-api -e ODDS_API_KEY=... -- npx -y odds-api-mcp-server

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