fx-mcp▌
by lamcearber-spec
MCP server for AI agents — real-time FX rates, crypto quotes, DeFi yields, and market data. 8 tools, 6 data sources, no
MCP server providing real-time foreign exchange rates, cryptocurrency quotes, DeFi yields, and comprehensive market data for financial analysis and cross-border payment comparisons.
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best for
- / General purpose MCP workflows
capabilities
- / get_fx_rate
- / get_crypto_quote
- / estimate_total_cost
- / convert_currency
- / get_rate_history
- / get_stablecoin_yields
what it does
MCP server providing real-time foreign exchange rates, cryptocurrency quotes, DeFi yields, and comprehensive market data for financial analysis and cross-border payment comparisons.
about
fx-mcp is a community-built MCP server published by lamcearber-spec that provides AI assistants with tools and capabilities via the Model Context Protocol. MCP server for AI agents — real-time FX rates, crypto quotes, DeFi yields, and market data. 8 tools, 6 data sources, no It is categorized under finance. This server exposes 8 tools that AI clients can invoke during conversations and coding sessions.
how to install
You can install fx-mcp in your AI client of choice. Use the install panel on this page to get one-click setup for Cursor, Claude Desktop, VS Code, and other MCP-compatible clients. This server runs locally on your machine via the stdio transport.
license
MIT
fx-mcp is released under the MIT license. This is a permissive open-source license, meaning you can freely use, modify, and distribute the software.
readme
fx-mcp
MCP server for AI agents — real-time FX rates, crypto quotes, DeFi yields, and market data.
Install
# Claude Code
claude mcp add fx-mcp -- npx fx-mcp
# Manual
npx fx-mcp
8 Tools
| Tool | Description | Source |
|---|---|---|
get_fx_rate | Real-time FX rate with Wise competitor comparison | ECB + Wise |
get_crypto_quote | Crypto token swap estimate | CoinGecko |
estimate_total_cost | Compare Wise vs bank vs crypto for cross-border payments | Multi |
convert_currency | Quick conversion across 166 fiat currencies | Open Exchange Rates |
get_rate_history | Historical FX rates (up to 90 days) | ECB |
get_stablecoin_yields | Top DeFi yields for USDC, USDT, DAI, EURC | DeFi Llama |
get_market_overview | Market snapshot: ECB rate, fear/greed, gas, FX | Multi |
list_supported_pairs | Available fiat + crypto currencies | — |
Examples
- "What is the EUR to USD rate right now?"
- "Convert 5000 EUR to Turkish Lira"
- "What is the cheapest way to send 2000 EUR to GBP?"
- "Where can I get the best yield on USDC?"
- "Give me a market overview"
- "Show me EUR/GBP rate history for the last 30 days"
- "Get me a quote to swap 1000 USDC to SOL"
No API keys required
All data sources are public and free:
- ECB Data API (FX rates, interest rates)
- Wise Comparison API (provider rates)
- CoinGecko (crypto prices)
- DeFi Llama (yields)
- Open Exchange Rates (166 currencies)
- Alternative.me (Fear & Greed Index)
License
MIT
FAQ
- What is the fx-mcp MCP server?
- fx-mcp is a Model Context Protocol (MCP) server profile on explainx.ai. MCP lets AI hosts (e.g. Claude Desktop, Cursor) call tools and resources through a standard interface; this page summarizes categories, install hints, and community ratings.
- How do MCP servers relate to agent skills?
- Skills are reusable instruction packages (often SKILL.md); MCP servers expose live capabilities. Teams frequently combine both—skills for workflows, MCP for APIs and data. See explainx.ai/skills and explainx.ai/mcp-servers for parallel directories.
- How are reviews shown for fx-mcp?
- This profile displays 74 aggregated ratings (sample rows for discoverability plus signed-in user reviews). Average score is about 4.7 out of 5—verify behavior in your own environment before production use.
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Ratings
4.7★★★★★74 reviews- ★★★★★Anika Dixit· Dec 20, 2024
According to our notes, fx-mcp benefits from clear Model Context Protocol framing — fewer ambiguous “AI plugin” claims.
- ★★★★★Zaid Mehta· Dec 20, 2024
fx-mcp has been reliable for tool-calling workflows; the MCP profile page is a good permalink for internal docs.
- ★★★★★Charlotte Jackson· Dec 16, 2024
We evaluated fx-mcp against two servers with overlapping tools; this profile had the clearer scope statement.
- ★★★★★Isabella Iyer· Dec 12, 2024
fx-mcp has been reliable for tool-calling workflows; the MCP profile page is a good permalink for internal docs.
- ★★★★★Layla Gonzalez· Dec 12, 2024
fx-mcp is a well-scoped MCP server in the explainx.ai directory — install snippets and categories matched our Claude Code setup.
- ★★★★★Yusuf Smith· Dec 4, 2024
fx-mcp is among the better-indexed MCP projects we tried; the explainx.ai summary tracks the official description.
- ★★★★★Isabella Malhotra· Nov 23, 2024
fx-mcp is among the better-indexed MCP projects we tried; the explainx.ai summary tracks the official description.
- ★★★★★Rahul Santra· Nov 11, 2024
fx-mcp is among the better-indexed MCP projects we tried; the explainx.ai summary tracks the official description.
- ★★★★★Benjamin Zhang· Nov 11, 2024
We wired fx-mcp into a staging workspace; the listing’s GitHub and npm pointers saved time versus hunting across READMEs.
- ★★★★★Benjamin Sharma· Nov 11, 2024
fx-mcp is a well-scoped MCP server in the explainx.ai directory — install snippets and categories matched our Claude Code setup.
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