What is DexPaprika MCP Server?

DexPaprika is an MCP (Model Context Protocol) server providing on-demand access to real-time DEX (Decentralized Exchange) analytics across over 20 blockchains. It enables AI assistants like Claude to programmatically fetch cryptocurrency and DEX data without API keys or configuration.

How to use DexPaprika MCP Server?

Installation Options:
- Via Smithery: npx -y @smithery/cli install @coinpaprika/dexpaprika-mcp --client claude
- Globally: npm install -g dexpaprika-mcp
Start the server:

dexpaprika-mcp


3. **Claude Configuration**: Add server configuration to your Claude Desktop config file (macOS: `~/Library/Application\ Support/Claude/claude_desktop_config.json`)

4. **Usage Example**:
   ```javascript
   const solanaJupToken = await getTokenDetails({
     network: "solana", 
     tokenAddress: "JUPyiwrYJFskUPiHa7hkeR8VUtAeFoSYbKedZNsDvCN"
   });

Key Features of DexPaprika MCP Server?

Real-time DEX analytics across 20+ blockchains
Zero configuration access for AI assistants
Network-specific pool and token data endpoints
Historical OHLCV data for technical analysis
Claude Desktop integration built-in
Comprehensive token/pool analysis capabilities
Tracks price movements, liquidity, volume, and more

Use Cases of DexPaprika MCP Server?

Token Analysis: Track price, volume, and liquidity changes for any token
DEX Comparisons: Analyze fee structures, volume, and pools across different DEXes
Liquidity Analytics: Monitor TVL, impermanent loss, and price impact assessments
Market Analysis: Cross-chain token comparisons and volume trends
Portfolio Tracking: Real-time value tracking and historical performance analysis
Technical Analysis: Advanced analysis using historical OHLCV data
Portfolio Optimization: Yield opportunity identification
Machine Learning: Using OHLCV data for price prediction models

FAQ from DexPaprika MCP Server?

What blockchains are supported?

DexPaprika supports 20+ blockchains including Ethereum, Solana, Fantom, and others. See full list in the API reference.

Is it free to use?

Yes, the server is free to use with rate limits of 60 requests per minute.

Do I need an API key?

No, DexPaprika MCP provides zero-configuration access.

What's the difference between v1.0.x and v1.1.0?

The v1.1.0 update removed the global /pools endpoint in favor of network-specific queries which are more efficient and better performing.

What kind of data can I access?

You can access real-time token data, pool metrics, historical price data, network information, and DEX details across multiple blockchains.

DexPaprika MCP Server

A Model Context Protocol (MCP) server that provides on-demand access to DexPaprika's cryptocurrency and DEX data API. Built specifically for AI assistants like Claude to programmatically fetch real-time token, pool, and DEX data with zero configuration.

TL;DR

# Install globally
npm install -g dexpaprika-mcp

# Start the server
dexpaprika-mcp

# Or run directly without installation
npx dexpaprika-mcp

DexPaprika MCP connects Claude to live DEX data across multiple blockchains. No API keys required. Installation | Configuration | API Reference

🚨 Version 1.1.0 Update Notice

Breaking Change: The global /pools endpoint has been removed. If you're upgrading from v1.0.x, please see the Migration Guide below.

What Can You Build?

Token Analysis Tools: Track price movements, liquidity depth changes, and volume patterns
DEX Comparisons: Analyze fee structures, volume, and available pools across different DEXes
Liquidity Pool Analytics: Monitor TVL changes, impermanent loss calculations, and price impact assessments
Market Analysis: Cross-chain token comparisons, volume trends, and trading activity metrics
Portfolio Trackers: Real-time value tracking, historical performance analysis, yield opportunities
Technical Analysis: Perform advanced technical analysis using historical OHLCV data, including trend identification, pattern recognition, and indicator calculations

Installation

Installing via Smithery

To install DexPaprika for Claude Desktop automatically via Smithery:

npx -y @smithery/cli install @coinpaprika/dexpaprika-mcp --client claude

Manual Installation

# Install globally (recommended for regular use)
npm install -g dexpaprika-mcp

# Verify installation
dexpaprika-mcp --version

# Start the server
dexpaprika-mcp

The server runs on port 8010 by default. You'll see MCP server is running at http://localhost:8010 when successfully started.

Video Tutorial

Watch our step-by-step tutorial on setting up and using the DexPaprika MCP server:

Claude Desktop Integration

Add the following to your Claude Desktop configuration file:

macOS: ~/Library/Application\ Support/Claude/claude_desktop_config.json
Windows: %APPDATA%/Claude/claude_desktop_config.json

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "dexpaprika": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": ["dexpaprika-mcp"]
    }
  }
}

After restarting Claude Desktop, the DexPaprika tools will be available to Claude automatically.

Migration from v1.0.x to v1.1.0

⚠️ Breaking Changes

The global getTopPools function has been removed due to API deprecation.

Migration Steps

Before (v1.0.x):

// This will no longer work
getTopPools({ page: 0, limit: 10, sort: 'desc', orderBy: 'volume_usd' })

After (v1.1.0):

// Use network-specific queries instead
getNetworkPools({ network: 'ethereum', page: 0, limit: 10, sort: 'desc', orderBy: 'volume_usd' })
getNetworkPools({ network: 'solana', page: 0, limit: 10, sort: 'desc', orderBy: 'volume_usd' })

// To query multiple networks, call getNetworkPools for each network
// Or use the search function for cross-network searches

Benefits of the New Approach

Better Performance: Network-specific queries are faster and more efficient
More Relevant Results: Get pools that are actually relevant to your use case
Improved Scalability: Better suited for handling large amounts of data across networks

Technical Capabilities

The MCP server exposes these specific endpoints Claude can access:

Network Operations

Function	Description	Example
`getNetworks`	Retrieves all supported blockchain networks and metadata	`{"id": "ethereum", "name": "Ethereum", "symbol": "ETH", ...}`
`getNetworkDexes`	Lists DEXes available on a specific network	`{"dexes": [{"id": "uniswap_v3", "name": "Uniswap V3", ...}]}`

Pool Operations

Function	Description	Required Parameters	Example Usage
`getNetworkPools`	[PRIMARY] Gets top pools on a specific network	`network`, `limit`	Get Solana's highest liquidity pools
`getDexPools`	Gets top pools for a specific DEX	`network`, `dex`	List pools on Uniswap V3
`getPoolDetails`	Gets detailed pool metrics	`network`, `poolAddress`	Complete metrics for USDC/ETH pool
`getPoolOHLCV`	Retrieves time-series price data for various analytical purposes (technical analysis, ML models, backtesting)	`network`, `poolAddress`, `start`, `interval`	7-day hourly candles for SOL/USDC
`getPoolTransactions`	Lists recent transactions in a pool	`network`, `poolAddress`	Last 20 swaps in a specific pool

Token Operations

Function	Description	Required Parameters	Output Fields
`getTokenDetails`	Gets comprehensive token data	`network`, `tokenAddress`	`price_usd`, `volume_24h`, `liquidity_usd`, etc.
`getTokenPools`	Lists pools containing a token	`network`, `tokenAddress`	Returns all pools with liquidity metrics
`search`	Finds tokens, pools, DEXes by name/id	`query`	Multi-entity search results

Example Usage

// With Claude, get details about a specific token:
const solanaJupToken = await getTokenDetails({
  network: "solana", 
  tokenAddress: "JUPyiwrYJFskUPiHa7hkeR8VUtAeFoSYbKedZNsDvCN"
});

// Find all pools for a specific token with volume sorting:
const jupiterPools = await getTokenPools({
  network: "solana", 
  tokenAddress: "JUPyiwrYJFskUPiHa7hkeR8VUtAeFoSYbKedZNsDvCN",
  orderBy: "volume_usd",
  limit: 5
});

// Get top pools on Ethereum (v1.1.0 approach):
const ethereumPools = await getNetworkPools({
  network: "ethereum",
  orderBy: "volume_usd",
  limit: 10
});

// Get historical price data for various analytical purposes (technical analysis, ML models, backtesting):
const ohlcvData = await getPoolOHLCV({
  network: "ethereum",
  poolAddress: "0x88e6a0c2ddd26feeb64f039a2c41296fcb3f5640", // ETH/USDC on Uniswap V3
  start: "2023-01-01",
  interval: "1d",
  limit: 30
});

Sample Prompts for Claude

When working with Claude, try these specific technical queries (updated for v1.1.0):

"Analyze the JUP token on Solana. Fetch price, volume, and top liquidity pools."
"Compare trading volume between Uniswap V3 and SushiSwap on Ethereum."
"Get the 7-day OHLCV data for SOL/USDC on Raydium and plot a price chart."
"Find the top 5 pools by liquidity on Fantom network and analyze their fee structures."
"Get recent transactions for the ETH/USDT pool on Uniswap and analyze buy vs sell pressure."
"Show me the top 10 pools on Ethereum by 24h volume using getNetworkPools."
"Search for all pools containing the ARB token and rank them by volume."
"Retrieve OHLCV data for BTC/USDT to analyze volatility patterns and build a price prediction model."
"First get all available networks, then show me the top pools on each major network."

Rate Limits & Performance

Free Tier Limits: 60 requests per minute
Response Time: 100-500ms for most endpoints (network dependent)
Data Freshness: Pool and token data updated every 15-30s
Error Handling: 429 status codes indicate rate limiting
OHLCV Data Availability: Historical data typically available from token/pool creation date

Troubleshooting

Common Issues:

Rate limiting: If receiving 429 errors, reduce request frequency
Missing data: Some newer tokens/pools may have incomplete historical data
Timeout errors: Large data requests may take longer, consider pagination
Network errors: Check network connectivity, the service requires internet access
OHLCV limitations: Maximum range between start and end dates is 1 year; use pagination for longer timeframes

Migration Issues:

"getTopPools not found": This function has been removed. Use getNetworkPools instead with a specific network parameter
"410 Gone" errors: You're using a deprecated endpoint. Check the error message for guidance on the correct endpoint to use

Development

# Clone the repository
git clone https://github.com/coinpaprika/dexpaprika-mcp.git
cd dexpaprika-mcp

# Install dependencies
npm install

# Run with auto-restart on code changes
npm run watch

# Build for production
npm run build

# Run tests
npm test

Changelog

See CHANGELOG.md for detailed release notes and migration guides.

License

This project is licensed under the MIT License - see the LICENSE file for details.

Additional Resources

DexPaprika API Documentation
Model Context Protocol Specification
DexPaprika - Comprehensive onchain analytics market data
CoinPaprika - Comprehensive cryptocurrency market data

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