cryptopanic-mcp-server

What is cryptopanic-mcp-server?

It provides the latest cryptocurrency news to AI agents, powered by the CryptoPanic API. It's for developers building AI agents that need real-time crypto news headlines.

How to use cryptopanic-mcp-server?

Obtain a CryptoPanic API key and plan from their developer portal, then add a server entry to your MCP configuration file using uv as the command with the required environment variables (CRYPTOPANIC_API_KEY and CRYPTOPANIC_API_PLAN). The server exposes a single tool: get_crypto_news.

Key features of cryptopanic-mcp-server

• Single tool: get_crypto_news(kind, num_pages)
• Supports two content kinds: news and media
• Pagination up to 10 pages per request
• Returns latest cryptocurrency news headlines
• Built on the CryptoPanic API

Use cases of cryptopanic-mcp-server

• AI agents fetching latest cryptocurrency news
• Automated market sentiment analysis
• News aggregation for crypto portfolios
• Research assistants tracking crypto trends

FAQ from cryptopanic-mcp-server

What credentials are required?

A CryptoPanic API key and API plan, obtainable at cryptopanic.com/developers/api/.

How do I configure the server?

Add an mcpServers entry in your config with command: "uv", pointing to main.py, and set CRYPTOPANIC_API_KEY and CRYPTOPANIC_API_PLAN in the env object.

How many pages of news can be fetched?

The num_pages parameter accepts a value from 1 (default) up to a maximum of 10.

What kinds of content are available?

Two kinds: "news" for general cryptocurrency news and "media" for media-related content.

Is there a free alternative without an API key?

Yes, the README recommends Kukapay News MCP as a free alternative that requires no API key.