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# Alchemy MCP Server
A Model Context Protocol (MCP) server that enables AI agents to interact with Alchemy's blockchain APIs in a structured way. This allows agents to query blockchain data directly without writing any code.
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## Remote MCP Server (Recommended)
The fastest way to get started is to connect to the hosted remote server at `https://mcp.alchemy.com/mcp`. It authenticates via OAuth — just sign in with your Alchemy account when prompted. No API key or local install required.
**Full documentation:** [alchemy.com/docs/alchemy-mcp-server](https://www.alchemy.com/docs/alchemy-mcp-server)
> **Note:** The hosted server at `mcp.alchemy.com` and this open-source repo are maintained separately and may not be in sync.
| Client | Setup |
| ------------------- | ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------- |
| **Claude Code** | `claude mcp add alchemy --transport http https://mcp.alchemy.com/mcp` |
| **Codex** | `codex mcp add alchemy --url https://mcp.alchemy.com/mcp` |
| **Cursor** | Add to `~/.cursor/mcp.json` or `.cursor/mcp.json` — see JSON config below |
| **Windsurf** | Add to `~/.codeium/windsurf/mcp_config.json` — see JSON config below |
| **VS Code Copilot** | Add to `.vscode/mcp.json` — see JSON config below |
| **Claude Desktop** | Add to `claude_desktop_config.json` — see JSON config below |
| **Cline** | Open `Cline: MCP Servers` from the VS Code command palette — see JSON config below |
<details>
<summary>JSON config for Cursor / Windsurf / Claude Desktop / Cline</summary>
```json
{
"mcpServers": {
"alchemy": {
"type": "streamable-http",
"url": "https://mcp.alchemy.com/mcp"
}
}
}
```
</details>
<details>
<summary>JSON config for VS Code Copilot</summary>
```json
{
"servers": {
"alchemy": {
"type": "http",
"url": "https://mcp.alchemy.com/mcp"
}
}
}
```
</details>
For any other MCP-compatible client, point it at `https://mcp.alchemy.com/mcp` using Streamable HTTP transport.
## Local STDIO Server
This MCP server creates a bridge between AI agents and Alchemy's blockchain APIs, allowing agents to:
- Query token prices and price history (including flexible time frame queries)
- Get NFT ownership information and contract data
- View transaction history across multiple networks
- Check token balances across multiple blockchain networks
- Retrieve detailed asset transfers with filtering
- Send transactions via Smart Contract Accounts (**requires configured wallet agent server**)
- Execute token swaps via DEX protocols (**requires configured wallet agent server**)
- And more!
### Quick Setup
To quickly set up the MCP server, use the following configuration in your MCP config file (typically in Claude Desktop or Cursor settings):
```json
{
"mcpServers": {
"alchemy": {
"command": "npx",
"args": ["-y", "@alchemy/mcp-server"],
"env": {
"ALCHEMY_API_KEY": "YOUR_API_KEY"
}
}
}
}
```
This configuration allows you to use the server without manually cloning the repository.
### Environment Variables
The MCP server requires the following environment variable:
- `ALCHEMY_API_KEY` - Your Alchemy API key (required for all blockchain data queries)
**For transaction and swap functionality**, you must also configure:
- `AGENT_WALLET_SERVER` - URL of a configured wallet agent server that handles Smart Contract Account operations
⚠️ **Important**: The `sendTransaction` and `swap` methods will not function without a properly configured wallet agent server. These methods require external wallet infrastructure to handle signing and broadcasting transactions.
## Available Methods
You can prompt your AI agent to use the following methods:
### Token Price Methods
1. **fetchTokenPriceBySymbol**
- Gets current price data for tokens by symbol
- Example: "What's the current price of ETH and BTC?"
2. **fetchTokenPriceByAddress**
- Gets current price data for tokens by contract address
- Example: "What's the price of the token at address 0x1234...5678 on Ethereum mainnet?"
3. **fetchTokenPriceHistoryBySymbol**
- Gets historical price data for tokens with specific date ranges
- Example: "Show me BTC price history from Jan 1 to Feb 1, 2023, with daily intervals"
4. **fetchTokenPriceHistoryByTimeFrame**
- Gets historical price data using flexible time frames or natural language
- Example: "Show me ETH price for the last week" or "Get BTC price for the past 30 days"
### Multichain Token Methods
5. **fetchTokensOwnedByMultichainAddresses**
- Gets token balances for addresses across multiple networks
- Example: "What tokens does 0xabc...123 hold on Ethereum and Base?"
### Transaction History Methods
6. **fetchAddressTransactionHistory**
- Gets transaction history for addresses across multiple networks
- Example: "Show recent transactions for wallet 0xdef...456 on Ethereum"
7. **fetchTransfers**
- Gets detailed asset transfer data with advanced filtering options
- Example: "Show me all ERC-20 transfers to or from 0xghi...789"
### NFT Methods
8. **fetchNftsOwnedByMultichainAddresses**
- Gets all NFTs owned by addresses with spam filtering
- Example: "What NFTs does 0xjkl...012 own?"
9. **fetchNftContractDataByMultichainAddress**
- Gets NFT contract data for addresses
- Example: "What NFT collections does 0xmno...345 have tokens from?"
### Transaction Methods
10. **sendTransaction**
- Sends transactions via Smart Contract Accounts
- **⚠️ Important**: Requires a configured wallet agent server with `AGENT_WALLET_SERVER` environment variable
- Example: "Send 0.1 ETH to 0xpqr...678"
### Swap Methods
11. **swap**
- Executes token swaps via DEX protocols (Uniswap)
- **⚠️ Important**: Requires a configured wallet agent server with `AGENT_WALLET_SERVER` environment variable
- Example: "Swap 100 USDC for ETH"
## Local Development and Open Source Contributions
### Installation
1. Clone the repository
```bash
git clone https://github.com/alchemyplatform/alchemy-mcp.git
cd alchemy-mcp
```
2. Install dependencies
```bash
pnpm install
```
### Development
```bash
pnpm watch
```
### Building for Production
```bash
pnpm build
```
### Using the MCP Inspector for Debugging
The MCP Inspector helps you debug your MCP server by providing a visual interface to test your methods:
```bash
pnpm inspector
```
This will start the MCP Inspector which you can access in your browser. It allows you to:
- See all available methods
- Test methods with different parameters
- View the response data
- Debug issues with your MCP server
## Contributing
Pull requests are welcome. For major changes, please open an issue first to discuss what you would like to change.
## License
This MCP server is licensed under the MIT License. This means you are free to use, modify, and distribute the software, subject to the terms and conditions of the MIT License.
## Example Prompts
Here are some example prompts you can use with your AI agent:
```
What's the current price of Bitcoin and Ethereum?
Show me the NFTs owned by the wallet 0x1234...5678 on Ethereum.
What tokens does wallet 0xabcd...6789 hold across Ethereum and Base?
Get me the transaction history for 0x9876...5432.
Show me the price history of Ethereum from January 1st to today with daily intervals.
Get me Bitcoin price data for the last week with hourly intervals.
Show me ETH price performance for the past month.
What ERC-20 transfers happened to address 0x1234...5678 in the last 100 blocks?
```
## API Reference
For more information about Alchemy's APIs, refer to:
- [Alchemy API Documentation](https://docs.alchemy.com/)
