About FX-MCP
FX-MCP is an MCP server for agents that provides foreign-exchange rates, crypto quotes, DeFi yields, and market data. It combines information from six public data sources without requiring API keys.
Key features
- 01Live rates and currency conversion
- 02FX rate history for up to 90 days
- 03Crypto swap estimates
- 04Stablecoin DeFi yield data
- 05Cross-border cost comparisons
- 06Market snapshots and supported pairs
Use cases
- 01Check an exchange rate or convert currencies
- 02Compare cross-border transfer costs
- 03Review stablecoin yields
- 04Inspect market conditions or historical rates
MCP support
FX-MCP exposes eight finance tools to MCP clients, covering rates, conversions, crypto quotes, yields, and market information.
Configuration
Local server config is the same for every client. Copy it into your client’s MCP config file.
Tools
8Saved tool list · updated 3w ago
| Parameter | Type | Required | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| from | string | Yes | Source currency (ISO 4217, e.g. EUR, USD, GBP) |
| to | string | Yes | Target currency (ISO 4217, e.g. USD, GBP, JPY) |
Details
From the project READMEfx-mcp
MCP server for AI agents — real-time FX rates, crypto quotes, DeFi yields, and market data.
Install
# Claude Code
claude mcp add fx-mcp -- npx fx-mcp
# Manual
npx fx-mcp
8 Tools
| Tool | Description | Source |
|---|---|---|
get_fx_rate | Real-time FX rate with Wise competitor comparison | ECB + Wise |
get_crypto_quote | Crypto token swap estimate | CoinGecko |
estimate_total_cost | Compare Wise vs bank vs crypto for cross-border payments | Multi |
convert_currency | Quick conversion across 166 fiat currencies | Open Exchange Rates |
get_rate_history | Historical FX rates (up to 90 days) | ECB |
get_stablecoin_yields | Top DeFi yields for USDC, USDT, DAI, EURC | DeFi Llama |
get_market_overview | Market snapshot: ECB rate, fear/greed, gas, FX | Multi |
list_supported_pairs | Available fiat + crypto currencies | — |
Examples
- "What is the EUR to USD rate right now?"
- "Convert 5000 EUR to Turkish Lira"
- "What is the cheapest way to send 2000 EUR to GBP?"
- "Where can I get the best yield on USDC?"
- "Give me a market overview"
- "Show me EUR/GBP rate history for the last 30 days"
- "Get me a quote to swap 1000 USDC to SOL"
No API keys required
All data sources are public and free:
- ECB Data API (FX rates, interest rates)
- Wise Comparison API (provider rates)
- CoinGecko (crypto prices)
- DeFi Llama (yields)
- Open Exchange Rates (166 currencies)
- Alternative.me (Fear & Greed Index)
License
MIT
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