About mcp-contracts
mcp-contracts is an MCP server for Crypto APIs Contracts, for applications and workflows that need token contract information on EVM or Solana. It retrieves token details by contract address, with supported coverage varying by chain.
Key features
- 01Retrieve token details by address
- 02Query EVM contracts
- 03Query Solana contracts
- 04Return token names and standards
Use cases
- 01Inspect an Ethereum token contract
- 02Look up BSC token details
- 03Retrieve Solana token contract data
MCP support
It exposes EVM and Solana contract-data tools to MCP clients, retrieving token details by contract address through Crypto APIs.
Configuration
Local server config is the same for every client. Copy it into your client’s MCP config file.
npx -y @cryptoapis-io/mcp-contractsCRYPTOAPIS_API_KEYSecretCrypto APIs API keyLocal servers need a runtime on your machine (e.g. Node.js 18+). Config file locations differ by client; see your client’s docs.
Tools
3Saved tool list · updated 3w ago
| Parameter | Type | Required | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| action | enum | Yes | Action to performget-token-details-by-contract-address |
| context | string | No | Optional context for the request - echoed back in response |
| network | enum | Yes | Network namemainnet | mordor | testnet | sepolia |
| blockchain | enum | Yes | Blockchain protocolethereum | ethereum-classic | binance-smart-chain |
| contractAddress | string | Yes | Contract address (token contract) |
Details
From the project README@cryptoapis-io/mcp-contracts
MCP server for Crypto APIs Contracts product. Get token details by contract address for EVM and Solana.
API Version: Compatible with Crypto APIs version 2024-12-12
Features
- EVM contracts: Get token details by contract address (blockchain, network, contractAddress)
- Solana contracts: Get token details by contract address (network, contractAddress)
Prerequisites
Installation
npm install @cryptoapis-io/mcp-contracts
Or install all Crypto APIs MCP servers: npm install @cryptoapis-io/mcp
Usage
# Run with API key
npx @cryptoapis-io/mcp-contracts --api-key YOUR_API_KEY
# Or use environment variable
export CRYPTOAPIS_API_KEY=YOUR_API_KEY
npx @cryptoapis-io/mcp-contracts
# HTTP transport (listens on 127.0.0.1; see "Exposing the server beyond localhost")
npx @cryptoapis-io/mcp-contracts --transport http --port 3000 --api-key YOUR_API_KEY
Claude Desktop
Add to your Claude Desktop config (~/Library/Application Support/Claude/claude_desktop_config.json on macOS, %APPDATA%\Claude\claude_desktop_config.json on Windows):
{
"mcpServers": {
"cryptoapis-contracts": {
"command": "npx",
"args": ["-y", "@cryptoapis-io/mcp-contracts"],
"env": {
"CRYPTOAPIS_API_KEY": "your_api_key_here"
}
}
}
}
Cursor
Add to .cursor/mcp.json (project) or ~/.cursor/mcp.json (global):
{
"mcpServers": {
"cryptoapis-contracts": {
"command": "npx",
"args": ["-y", "@cryptoapis-io/mcp-contracts"],
"env": {
"CRYPTOAPIS_API_KEY": "your_api_key_here"
}
}
}
}
MCP Inspector
npx @modelcontextprotocol/inspector npx @cryptoapis-io/mcp-contracts --api-key YOUR_API_KEY
n8n
- Start the server in HTTP mode:
npx @cryptoapis-io/mcp-contracts --transport http --port 3000 --api-key YOUR_API_KEY - In your n8n workflow, add an AI Agent node
- Under Tools, add an MCP Client Tool and set the URL to
http://localhost:3000/mcp
n8n in Docker:
localhostinside the container is not your machine. Start the server with--host 0.0.0.0andMCP_AUTH_TOKENset (see Exposing the server beyond localhost), usehttp://host.docker.internal:3000/mcpas the URL, and add anAuthorization: Bearer <token>header to the MCP Client Tool credential.
All servers default to port 3000. Use
--portto assign different ports when running multiple servers.
Available Tools
evm_contract_data
Get token details by contract address.
| Action | Description |
|---|---|
get-token-details-by-contract-address | Get token details (name, symbol, standard, decimals, totalSupply) by contract address |
Supported Blockchains: ethereum, ethereum-classic, binance-smart-chain (mainnet, mordor, testnet, sepolia)
Contract token details are currently available for Ethereum, Ethereum Classic, and BSC only.
solana_contract_data
Get Solana token details by contract address.
| Action | Description |
|---|---|
get-token-details-by-contract-address | Get token details by contract address |
Supported Networks: mainnet, devnet
CLI Arguments
| Argument | Description | Default |
|---|---|---|
--api-key | Crypto APIs API key | CRYPTOAPIS_API_KEY env var |
--transport | Transport type: stdio or http | stdio |
--host | HTTP host (use 0.0.0.0 to accept remote connections — requires an auth token with --api-key) | 127.0.0.1 |
--auth-token | Bearer token callers must send (Authorization: Bearer <token>); prefer the MCP_AUTH_TOKEN env var | MCP_AUTH_TOKEN env var |
--allowed-hosts | Comma-separated Host header allowlist for non-loopback binds | — |
--port | HTTP port | 3000 |
--path | HTTP path | /mcp |
--stateless | Enable stateless HTTP mode | false |
HTTP API Key Modes
When using HTTP transport, the server supports two API key modes:
- With
--api-key: The key is used for all requests.x-api-keyrequest headers are ignored. - Without
--api-key: Each request must include anx-api-keyheader with a valid Crypto APIs key. This enables hosting a public server where each user provides their own key.
# Per-request key mode (multi-tenant)
npx @cryptoapis-io/mcp-contracts --transport http --port 3000
# Clients send x-api-key header with each request
Exposing the server beyond localhost
HTTP mode listens on 127.0.0.1 by default, so only processes on the same machine can reach it.
To accept connections from other machines or containers, bind explicitly and protect the port:
# Startup-key mode: callers must present the token (the server refuses to start without one)
export MCP_AUTH_TOKEN=$(openssl rand -hex 32)
npx @cryptoapis-io/mcp-contracts --transport http --host 0.0.0.0 --port 3000 --api-key YOUR_API_KEY \
--allowed-hosts mcp.internal.example
# Clients send: Authorization: Bearer $MCP_AUTH_TOKEN
# Per-request key mode: no startup key, every request must carry the caller's own x-api-key
npx @cryptoapis-io/mcp-contracts --transport http --host 0.0.0.0 --port 3000
--allowed-hosts restricts the Host header (DNS rebinding protection) when not bound to loopback. Prefer MCP_AUTH_TOKEN over --auth-token: command-line arguments are visible in the process list.
Stdio transport always requires an API key at startup.
Important: API Key Required
Warning: Making requests without a valid API key — or with an incorrect one — may result in your IP being banned from the Crypto APIs ecosystem. Always ensure a valid API key is configured before starting any server.
Remote MCP Server
Crypto APIs provides an official remote MCP server with all tools available via HTTP Streamable transport at https://ai.cryptoapis.io/mcp. Pass your API key via the x-api-key header — no installation required.
License
MIT
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