Cardano Mcp

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About Cardano Mcp

MCP server for the Cardano blockchain — exposes on-chain queries, address lookups, transaction history, token metadata, stake pool info, and network parameters to LLM agents.

#cardano #blockchain #defi #finance #crypto

Config

Add this server to your MCP-compatible client using the configuration below.

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "cardano-mcp": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "@indigoprotocol/cardano-mcp"
      ]
    }
  }
}

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Overview

What is Cardano MCP?

Cardano MCP is a Model Context Protocol server that lets AI agents and automation systems interact with the Cardano blockchain. It provides six wallet tools powered by Lucid Evolution and is part of the Indigo AI Stack.

How to use Cardano MCP?

Install globally with npm install -g @indigoprotocol/cardano-mcp, then run npx @indigoprotocol/cardano-mcp setup for interactive configuration. Configure environment variables SEED_PHRASE and BLOCKFROST_PROJECT_ID (or KUPO_URL + OGMIOS_URL) in your MCP client’s config file. Supported clients: Claude Desktop, Claude Code, Cursor, Windsurf, and OpenClaw. Docker is also available.

Key features of Cardano MCP

Submit signed transactions to the Cardano network
Retrieve wallet addresses and UTxOs
Fetch token balances (ADA and native tokens)
Resolve ADAHandles (handle.me)
Check stake delegation and claimable rewards
Wallet-aware tools using Lucid Evolution

Use cases of Cardano MCP

Query your ADA and token balance with a natural language prompt
Submit a signed Cardano transaction by providing its CBOR hex
Check staking rewards and delegation status
List all ADAHandles owned by your wallet

FAQ from Cardano MCP

What does Cardano MCP do?

It enables AI agents to perform Cardano blockchain operations like balance checks, transaction submission, and staking queries via the Model Context Protocol.

How do I set up Cardano MCP?

Run npx @indigoprotocol/cardano-mcp setup for automatic configuration, or add environment variables to your MCP client’s JSON config file manually.

What environment variables are required?

SEED_PHRASE and BLOCKFROST_PROJECT_ID (or both KUPO_URL and OGMIOS_URL as alternative data providers). PORT is optional (default 8000).

Is my seed phrase exposed to LLMs?

No. The seed phrase is stored locally and used only by the local Lucid Evolution wallet instance. Transaction signing happens locally, and no private keys are transmitted.

Which clients are supported?

Claude Desktop, Claude Code, Cursor, Windsurf, and OpenClaw. Configuration examples for each are provided in the README.

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