Exchange Rate MCP Server

@karashiiro

About Exchange Rate MCP Server

Toy MCP server that provides access to exchange rate data from the Norges Bank API.

Config

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

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "exchange-rate-mcp": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "@karashiiro/exchange-rate-mcp"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Tools

Retrieves exchange rates using Norges Bank's API. Returns rate information including the base currency, target currency, date, and conversion rate.

Overview

What is Exchange Rate MCP Server?

Exchange Rate MCP Server is a toy MCP server that provides a single tool exchange_rate to fetch exchange rates between currencies using data from the Norges Bank API.

How to use Exchange Rate MCP Server?

Run the server via npx -y @karashiiro/exchange-rate-mcp. Once running, use the exchange_rate tool with required parameters baseCurrency and targetCurrency, and optionally date (YYYY-MM-DD format) to retrieve the exchange rate.

Key features of Exchange Rate MCP Server

Single tool: exchange_rate for currency conversion.
Uses the Norges Bank API as data source.
Supports any currency pair (e.g., NOK, USD, EUR).
Optional historical date parameter (defaults to latest rate).
Returns JSON with base, target, date, and rate.
Lightweight, runs directly via npx.

Use cases of Exchange Rate MCP Server

LLM agents retrieving current or historical exchange rates during conversations.
Testing and exploring Model Context Protocol implementations.
Quick currency conversion via command line for development or debugging.

FAQ from Exchange Rate MCP Server

What data source does Exchange Rate MCP Server use?

It fetches exchange rate data from the Norges Bank API.

Is Exchange Rate MCP Server production-ready?

No. The README explicitly states it is a toy project and not meant to be used seriously.

Frequently asked questions

What data source does Exchange Rate MCP Server use?

It fetches exchange rate data from the Norges Bank API.

Is Exchange Rate MCP Server production-ready?

No. The README explicitly states it is a toy project and not meant to be used seriously. ###

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