io.github.CryptoAPIs-io/mcp-blockchain-fees
MCP server for fee recommendations and gas estimation on EVM, UTXO, XRP, Tezos, Solana
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About
MCP server for fee recommendations and gas estimation on EVM, UTXO, XRP, Tezos, Solana
Details
- Kind
- MCP servers
- Topic
- Finance & crypto
- Publisher
- cryptoapis-io
- Origin
- official
- Category
- ferramentas
- Transport
- local
- Version
- 0.4.0
- Last push
- 2026-07-30T05:49:48Z
- Repository state
- ativo
- Language
- TypeScript
- Added
- 2026-08-29 03:01:48
- Updated
- 2026-08-29 03:01:48
- Origin id
io.github.CryptoAPIs-io/mcp-blockchain-fees
README
# @cryptoapis-io/mcp-blockchain-fees
MCP server for [Crypto APIs](https://cryptoapis.io/) Blockchain Fees product. Fee recommendations and gas estimates for UTXO, EVM, and XRP blockchains.
> **API Version:** Compatible with Crypto APIs version **2024-12-12**
## Features
- UTXO fee recommendations and smart fee estimation (Bitcoin, Bitcoin Cash, Litecoin, Dogecoin, Dash, Zcash)
- EVM fee recommendations, EIP-1559 fees, and gas estimation for transfers and contract calls
- XRP fee recommendations
## Prerequisites
- Node.js 18+
- [Crypto APIs](https://cryptoapis.io/) account and API key ([sign up](https://app.cryptoapis.io/signup) | [get API key](https://app.cryptoapis.io/api-keys))
## Installation
```bash
npm install @cryptoapis-io/mcp-blockchain-fees
```
Or install all Crypto APIs MCP servers: `npm install @cryptoapis-io/mcp`
## Usage
```bash
# Run with API key
npx @cryptoapis-io/mcp-blockchain-fees --api-key YOUR_API_KEY
# Or use environment variable
export CRYPTOAPIS_API_KEY=YOUR_API_KEY
npx @cryptoapis-io/mcp-blockchain-fees
# HTTP transport
npx @cryptoapis-io/mcp-blockchain-fees --transport http --port 3000 --api-key YOUR_API_KEY
```
### Claude Desktop
Add to your Claude Desktop config (`~/Library/Application Support/Claude/claude_desktop_config.json` on macOS, `%APPDATA%\Claude\claude_desktop_config.json` on Windows):
```json
{
"mcpServers": {
"cryptoapis-blockchain-fees": {
"command": "npx",
"args": ["-y", "@cryptoapis-io/mcp-blockchain-fees"],
"env": {
"CRYPTOAPIS_API_KEY": "your_api_key_here"
}
}
}
}
```
### Cursor
Add to `.cursor/mcp.json` (project) or `~/.cursor/mcp.json` (global):
```json
{
"mcpServers": {
"cryptoapis-blockchain-fees": {
"command": "npx",
"args": ["-y", "@cryptoapis-io/mcp-blockchain-fees"],
"env": {
"CRYPTOAPIS_API_KEY": "your_api_key_here"
}
}
}
}
```
### MCP Inspector
```bash
npx @modelcontextprotocol/inspector npx @cryptoapis-io/mcp-blockchain-fees --api-key YOUR_API_KEY
```
### n8n
1. Start the server in HTTP mode:
```bash
npx @cryptoapis-io/mcp-blockchain-fees --transport http --port 3000 --api-key YOUR_API_KEY
```
2. In your n8n workflow, add an **AI Agent** node
3. Under **Tools**, add an **MCP Client Tool** and set the URL to `http://localhost:3000/mcp`
> All servers default to port 3000. Use `--port` to assign different ports when running multiple servers.
## Available Tools
### `blockchain_fees_utxo`
Fee recommendations for UTXO blockchains (Bitcoin, Bitcoin Cash, Litecoin, Dogecoin, Dash, Zcash).
| Action | Description |
|--------|-------------|
| `get-fee-recommendations` | Get fee recommendations (slow, standard, fast) |
| `estimate-transaction-smart-fee` | Estimate smart fee for a target confirmation time |
### `blockchain_fees_evm`
Fee recommendations and gas estimation for EVM blockchains.
| Action | Description |
|--------|-------------|
| `get-fee-recommendations` | Get fee recommendations (slow, standard, fast) |
| `get-eip-1559-fee-recommendations` | Get EIP-1559 fee recommendations (base fee, priority fee) |
| `estimate-native-coin-transfer-gas` | Estimate gas for native coin transfer |
| `estimate-token-transfer-gas` | Estimate gas for token transfer |
| `estimate-contract-interaction-gas` | Estimate gas for contract interaction |
### `blockchain_fees_xrp`
Fee recommendations for XRP (mainnet, testnet).
| Action | Description |
|--------|-------------|
| `get-fee-recommendations` | Get XRP fee recommendations |
## CLI Arguments
| Argument | Description | Default |
|----------|-------------|---------|
| `--api-key` | Crypto APIs API key | `CRYPTOAPIS_API_KEY` env var |
| `--transport` | Transport type: `stdio` or `http` | `stdio` |
| `--host` | HTTP host | `0.0.0.0` |
| `--port` | HTTP port | `3000` |
| `--path` | HTTP path | `/mcp` |
| `--stateless` | Enable stateless HTTP mode | `false` |
### HTTP API Key Modes
When using HTTP transport, the server supports two API key modes:
- **With `--api-key`:** The key is used for all requests. `x-api-key` request headers are ignored.
- **Without `--api-key`:** Each request must include an `x-api-key` header with a valid Crypto APIs key. This enables hosting a public server where each user provides their own key.
```bash
# Per-request key mode (multi-tenant)
npx @cryptoapis-io/mcp-blockchain-fees --transport http --port 3000
# Clients send x-api-key header with each request
```
> Stdio transport always requires an API key at startup.
## Important: API Key Required
> **Warning:** Making requests without a valid API key — or with an incorrect one — may result in your IP being banned from the Crypto APIs ecosystem. Always ensure a valid API key is configured before starting any server.
## Remote MCP Server
Crypto APIs provides an official remote MCP server with all tools available via HTTP Streamable transport at [https://ai.cryptoapis.io/mcp](https://ai.cryptoapis.io/mcp). Pass your API key via the `x-api-key` header — no installation required.
## License
MIT