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Hedera MCP

Hedera MCP

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About Hedera MCP

Hedera MCP is a Hedera blockchain server built with the Hedera Agent Kit for AI assistants. It exposes account, token, and distribution operations through MCP tools, with a non-custodial setup.

Key features

  1. 01Account balance operations
  2. 02Token balance and holder queries
  3. 03Create and mint fungible tokens and NFTs
  4. 04Token transfers and airdrops
  5. 05Non-custodial key handling

Use cases

  1. 01Check HBAR and token balances
  2. 02Create or mint Hedera tokens
  3. 03Distribute tokens or claim airdrops

MCP support

It exposes 16 tools to MCP clients, including account queries, token creation and transfers. Claude Desktop is listed as a compatible client.

Configuration

Local server config is the same for every client. Copy it into your client’s MCP config file.

mcp.json · Universal config
{
"mcpServers": {
"hedera": {
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"hedera-mcp"
]
}
}
}
Run commandnpx -y hedera-mcp

Local servers need a runtime on your machine (e.g. Node.js 18+). Config file locations differ by client; see your client’s docs.

Packages
npmhedera-mcp

Tools

No tool list yet

Local servers expose tools only once running on your machine, and the maintainer has not provided a tool list.

Details

From the project README

Hedera MCP

NPM Version

Hedera MCP is an MCP server implementation for the Hedera blockchain, built using the Hedera Agent Kit. It allows AI models that support the Model Context Protocol (MCP) to interact with the Hedera network and you can then perform a wide range of blockchain operations without needing to write code or understand technical details.

Features

  • 15+ MCP tools covering account operations, token operations, and distribution.

  • Non-custodial setup with no private keys exposed on any server.

  • Supports MCP-compatible clients like Claude Desktop. Many more are being developed.

  • Will be more powerful with other MCP tools like the filesystem, github, this allows AI to access your directory and automate tasks both within and outside of Web3.

Using with Claude Desktop

  1. Install Claude Desktop if you haven't already
  2. Open Claude Desktop settings
  3. Add the Hedera MCP server to your configuration:
{
  "mcpServers": {
    "hedera": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "hedera-mcp",
        "--hedera_account_id=0.0.XXXXX",
        "--hedera_private_key=YOUR_PRIVATE_KEY",
        "--hedera_network=testnet"
      ],
      "disabled": false
    }
  }
}

Replace 0.0.XXXXX with your actual Hedera account ID and YOUR_PRIVATE_KEY with your actual private key. You can use testnet or mainnet for the network parameter.

You can also run it standalone by:

npx hedera-mcp

Background

Most Web3 Agent Kits today are based on Langchain and require developers to create separate applications. However, AI models evolve quickly, and once a developer releases an app, the model often becomes outdated or obsolete, leading to applications reaching end-of-life within just a few months.

Model Context Protocol (MCP), introduced by Claude AI in late 2024, has quickly become popular today. It solves this issue by integrating directly with AI interfaces, allowing users to easily switch to the latest models and interact with Web3 through standardized tools.

Available Tools

The Hedera MCP server provides the following tools to Claude and other AI assistants:

  1. hedera_get_hbar_balance - Retrieves the HBAR balance for an account
  2. hedera_get_all_token_balances - Gets all token balances for an account
  3. hedera_get_hts_balance - Gets the balance of a specific token for an account
  4. hedera_get_token_holders - Retrieves holders of a specific token
  5. hedera_airdrop_token - Creates a token airdrop to multiple accounts
  6. hedera_associate_token - Associates a token with an account
  7. hedera_claim_airdrop - Claims tokens from an airdrop
  8. hedera_create_fungible_token - Creates a new fungible token
  9. hedera_create_non_fungible_token - Creates a new non-fungible token
  10. hedera_dissociate_token - Dissociates a token from an account
  11. hedera_get_pending_airdrop - Gets pending airdrops for an account
  12. hedera_mint_fungible_token - Mints additional fungible tokens
  13. hedera_mint_nft - Mints new non-fungible tokens
  14. hedera_reject_token - Rejects a token sent to an account
  15. hedera_transfer_native_hbar_token - Transfers HBAR to another account
  16. hedera_transfer_token - Transfers tokens to another account

Screenshots

Screenshot from 2025-04-27 22-59-42

Troubleshooting

If you encounter issues:

  • Verify your account ID and private key are correct
  • Check your account has sufficient HBAR balance
  • Ensure your network selection (testnet/mainnet) is correct
  • Restart Claude Desktop after changing MCP configurations
  • Check console output for detailed error messages

Deployment

Hedera Testnet
Component NameLink to Hashscan
Fungible Token Deployed By MCPhttps://hashscan.io/testnet/token/0.0.5915836
Transfer Tx by MCPhttps://hashscan.io/testnet/transaction/1745803371.170539683

License

This project is licensed under the MIT License.

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New to MCP?

From what the protocol is to installing your first server, these answers cover most first questions.

An open protocol that defines how AI applications connect to external tools and data in a uniform way. Clients talk to the model; MCP servers provide tools, resources and prompt templates. They exchange standard messages, so one server can be reused by many clients.