DexPaprika Hosted MCP Server

Integration overview

Use the hosted MCP server URL to enable streaming DeFi data in Claude, Cursor, and other MCP clients.

Having trouble connecting? We’re here to help - reach out and we’ll get you up and running.

Why use our hosted MCP server?

Skip installation entirely. The hosted MCP server is a keyless URL you drop into any MCP client to query live DeFi data across 36 networks. What you get instantly:

Zero setup required - just add the URL to your config
Multiple transport options - SSE, streamable HTTP, and JSON-RPC support
Always up-to-date - we run the server, handle updates, and index new pools
Keyless to start - query without an API key or signup, at 10,000 credits per rolling 30 days per IP
Live market data - current prices, volumes, and pool information
36 blockchain networks - Ethereum, Solana, Base, Arbitrum, and more

Visit mcp.dexpaprika.com to explore our hosted MCP server interface and see the available data before integrating.

Quick integration guide

Claude desktop setup

Add our hosted MCP server to Claude Desktop in just 2 steps:

Locate your configuration file

Find your Claude Desktop configuration file:

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

Add the hosted server configuration

If the file doesn’t exist, create it with this content:

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "dexpaprika": {
      "url": "https://mcp.dexpaprika.com/sse"
    }
  }
}

If the file already exists, add our server to the existing mcpServers object:

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "dexpaprika": {
      "url": "https://mcp.dexpaprika.com/sse"
    }
  }
}

Save the file and restart Claude Desktop. You’re ready to go!

Cursor setup

Access MCP settings

Open Cursor IDE
Go to Settings (Cmd/Ctrl + ,)
Navigate to Tools & Integrations
Click New MCP server

Configure in mcp.json

This will open the mcp.json file. Add the DexPaprika server configuration:

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "dexpaprika": {
      "url": "https://mcp.dexpaprika.com/sse"
    }
  }
}

Save the file and restart Cursor if needed.

ChatGPT integration

Want to use DexPaprika data in ChatGPT? You can integrate our API directly into ChatGPT using Actions:

Create a custom GPT in ChatGPT (requires Plus or Enterprise subscription)
Add our OpenAPI specification from mcp.dexpaprika.com/openapi
Start asking crypto questions directly in your ChatGPT conversations

Ready to set up ChatGPT? Follow our complete ChatGPT Actions integration guide for step-by-step instructions.

Connection options

Our hosted MCP server supports multiple transport protocols to ensure compatibility with different clients and use cases:

Server-sent events (SSE) - Recommended

Endpoint: https://mcp.dexpaprika.com/sseBest for: Claude Desktop, Cursor, and most MCP clients
Benefits: Real-time streaming updates, excellent browser compatibility, automatic reconnection
Use cases: Live price monitoring, real-time pool updates, continuous market data feedsThis is the recommended option for most users as it provides the smoothest experience with popular AI tools.

Streamable HTTP

Endpoint: https://mcp.dexpaprika.com/streamable-httpBest for: Custom applications, web services, and clients that prefer HTTP streaming
Benefits: Standard HTTP protocol, works well with firewalls, easier debugging
Use cases: Integration with existing web infrastructure, corporate environments with strict network policiesPerfect for developers building custom integrations or working in environments where SSE might be restricted.

JSON-RPC over HTTP

Endpoint: https://mcp.dexpaprika.com/json-rpcBest for: Traditional API integrations, batch processing, simple request-response patterns
Benefits: Familiar REST-like interface, stateless communication, easy to cache
Use cases: Periodic data fetching, batch analysis, integration with existing JSON-RPC systemsIdeal for applications that don’t need real-time updates and prefer traditional API communication patterns.

Getting started? Use the SSE endpoint (https://mcp.dexpaprika.com/sse) for the best experience with Claude Desktop and Cursor. You can always switch protocols later based on your specific needs.

Need help choosing? Visit mcp.dexpaprika.com to test different connection methods and see which works best for your setup.

Your own API key, for token OHLCV and pool transactions

Three tools need a Dev, Pro or Enterprise plan, and on the hosted server they run on your key, never on ours. getTokenOHLCV returns USD candles for a token, volume-weighted across every pool it trades in on a network (see the token OHLCV tutorial). getTokenIndicator computes RSI, EMA, MACD, Bollinger Bands or VWAP from those token candles (see the technical indicators tutorial); getPoolIndicator gives the same for a single pool on every plan with no key. getPoolTransactions returns a pool’s recent swaps; the pool transactions endpoint behind it is paid-only since 30 September 2026. Every other tool works the same with or without a key. Add the key as the Authorization header on your connection to the server, the key on its own. Get it in console.dexpaprika.com; plans are on pricing.

Claude Code
Cursor
JSON-RPC

claude mcp add --transport http dexpaprika https://mcp.dexpaprika.com/streamable-http --header "Authorization: YOUR_API_KEY"

In ~/.cursor/mcp.json:

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "dexpaprika": {
      "url": "https://mcp.dexpaprika.com/streamable-http",
      "headers": { "Authorization": "YOUR_API_KEY" }
    }
  }
}

curl -s https://mcp.dexpaprika.com/json-rpc \
  -H "Content-Type: application/json" \
  -H "Authorization: $DEXPAPRIKA_API_KEY" \
  -d '{"jsonrpc":"2.0","id":1,"method":"tools/call","params":{"name":"getTokenOHLCV","arguments":{"network":"ethereum","token_address":"0xc02aaa39b223fe8d0a0e5c4f27ead9083c756cc2","start":"-24h","interval":"1h","limit":24}}}'

Reconnect after adding or changing the key. The server reads it when a session opens, so restart the client or reload the server. JSON-RPC reads it on every request.
Errors say what to fix. With no key the tool answers DP401_API_KEY_REQUIRED and calls nothing. A key the API rejects answers DP401_INVALID_API_KEY, and a key whose plan does not cover the request answers DP403_PLAN_REQUIRED. Agents are told to fall back: to getPoolOHLCV or getPoolIndicator on the token’s most liquid pool for candles and indicators, and to getPoolDetails for a pool’s transaction counts.
The key goes nowhere else. It is sent only with these three tools’ requests to api-pro.dexpaprika.com. It is not logged, and it is kept only with your session, which is deleted with it.
Clients that cannot set headers, such as connectors added by URL alone, can use every tool except these three.

Available features

Our hosted MCP server provides comprehensive access to DeFi data:

Core data access

Multi-chain support - 36 blockchain networks including Ethereum, Solana, Base, Arbitrum, Polygon, and more
Real-time prices - Live token prices and market data
Liquidity pools - Detailed pool information, volumes, and fees
DEX analytics - Trading data across major decentralized exchanges
Search functionality - Find tokens, pools, and DEXes across all networks

Batch token pricing via GET /networks/{network}/multi/prices for efficient multi-token lookups (up to 10 tokens per request).

Advanced analytics

Historical data - Price history and trading volumes over time
Pool monitoring - Track new pool creation and liquidity changes
Cross-chain comparisons - Compare prices and liquidity across different networks
Volume analysis - Trading volume trends and patterns

Usage examples

Once configured, you can ask Claude or Cursor powerful questions about DeFi data:

Example queries you can make

Category	Example Query
Basic market data	”What are the top 5 liquidity pools by volume today?”
Network information	”Which blockchain networks does DexPaprika support?”
Token prices	”What’s the current price of SOL across different DEXes?”
Pool analysis	”Show me the most liquid USDC/ETH pools across all networks and compare their trading fees”
New opportunities	”Find newly created liquidity pools in the last 24 hours with volume over $100k”
Cross-chain comparison	”Compare ETH prices between Ethereum mainnet and Layer 2 solutions like Arbitrum and Base”
DEX performance	”Which DEX has the highest trading volume on Solana today?”
Token discovery	”Search for meme tokens with high trading volume in the last hour”
Arbitrage opportunities	”Find price differences for USDC across different DEXes on Ethereum”

Want to explore more? Visit mcp.dexpaprika.com to test the interface, check out our tutorials for step-by-step guides, or browse the API documentation for technical details.

Benefits over self-hosted solutions

Feature	Hosted MCP	Self-Hosted MCP
Setup time	< 2 minutes	15-30 minutes
Maintenance	Zero - we handle it	Regular updates required
Reliability	Managed and monitored by us	Depends on your infrastructure
Edge caching	Yes	No
Updates	Automatic	Manual intervention

Troubleshooting

Common issues and solutions

Server not responding or connection timeout

Symptoms: Claude shows connection errors or timeouts when making requests.Solutions:

Check your internet connection
Restart Claude Desktop/Cursor
Verify the configuration syntax in your config file
Try removing and re-adding the server configuration

Configuration file not found

Symptoms: Can’t locate the Claude Desktop configuration file.Solutions:

Create the directories if they don’t exist:
- macOS: mkdir -p ~/Library/Application\ Support/Claude/
- Windows: Create the Claude folder in your %APPDATA% directory
Create the claude_desktop_config.json file manually
Ensure proper JSON syntax

MCP server not listed in Claude

Symptoms: The DexPaprika server doesn’t appear in Claude’s available tools.Solutions:

Verify JSON syntax in your configuration file
Restart Claude Desktop completely
Check that the server URL is correct: https://mcp.dexpaprika.com/sse
Try removing and re-adding the server configuration

Rate limiting or API errors

Symptoms: Getting rate limit errors or API failures.Solutions:

Our hosted service includes built-in rate limiting protection
DP429_RATE_LIMITED means the server’s shared capacity is busy. Wait retry_after_seconds when it is given, then retry. Your own plan does not change this, except for the tools that run on your own key (see above), which count against your plan like any direct call
Try spacing out your requests if making many in quick succession

API coverage

Our hosted MCP server provides access to all DexPaprika API endpoints:

Networks & DEXes

Access all supported blockchain networks and their available decentralized exchanges

Liquidity Pools

Comprehensive pool data including TVL, volume, fees, and token pairs

Token Information

Real-time token prices, market data, and detailed token information

Historical Data

Price history, volume trends, and historical pool performance

Search & Discovery

Powerful search across tokens, pools, and DEXes with filtering options

Real-time Updates

Live data feeds with the latest market information and trading activity

What’s next?

API Documentation

Explore all available data endpoints and their capabilities

Find New Pools

Learn how to discover newly created liquidity pools and tokens

Self-Hosted Option

Want to run your own MCP server? Check out our self-hosted guide

Historical Data

Access and analyze historical price and volume data

Need help?

Join Our Discord

Connect with our community and get real-time support from other builders

Direct Support

Reach out directly for technical support or feature requests

Looking for custom integrations? Our team can help you integrate DexPaprika data into any application or workflow. Contact us to discuss your specific needs.

FAQs

Do I need an API key to use the hosted MCP?

Not for most tools. Add the hosted URL to your client config and every tool except getTokenOHLCV, getTokenIndicator and getPoolTransactions works with no key and no signup. Those three run on your own Dev, Pro or Enterprise key; see your own API key.

Which transport should I choose?

Start with SSE for streaming and broad compatibility. Use streamable HTTP or JSON-RPC if your environment restricts SSE.

How do I debug connection issues?

Confirm the URL, restart the client, and test the endpoint in a browser. If using desktop apps, ensure your config JSON is valid.

Is rate limiting applied?

Yes. Tool calls run on the server’s shared capacity, not on a plan of yours, so when it is busy a tool returns DP429_RATE_LIMITED, with retry_after_seconds when the API supplies one. Wait that long and retry. getTokenOHLCV, getTokenIndicator and getPoolTransactions are the exception: they run on your own key and count against your plan like any direct call. For the REST API’s own limits, see rate limits and pricing.

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DexPaprika Hosted MCP Server

Integration overview

Why use our hosted MCP server?

Quick integration guide

Claude desktop setup

Cursor setup

ChatGPT integration

Connection options

Your own API key, for token OHLCV and pool transactions

Available features

Core data access

Advanced analytics

Usage examples

Example queries you can make

Benefits over self-hosted solutions

Troubleshooting

Common issues and solutions

API coverage

Networks & DEXes

Liquidity Pools

Token Information

Historical Data

Search & Discovery

Real-time Updates

What’s next?

API Documentation

Find New Pools

Self-Hosted Option

Historical Data

Need help?

Join Our Discord

Direct Support

FAQs

​Integration overview

​Why use our hosted MCP server?

​Quick integration guide

​Claude desktop setup

​Cursor setup

​ChatGPT integration

​Connection options

​Your own API key, for token OHLCV and pool transactions

​Available features

​Core data access

​Advanced analytics

​Usage examples

​Example queries you can make

​Benefits over self-hosted solutions

​Troubleshooting

​Common issues and solutions

​API coverage

Networks & DEXes

Liquidity Pools

Token Information

Historical Data

Search & Discovery

Real-time Updates

​What’s next?

API Documentation

Find New Pools

Self-Hosted Option

Historical Data

​Need help?

Join Our Discord

Direct Support

​FAQs

Integration overview

Why use our hosted MCP server?

Quick integration guide

Claude desktop setup

Cursor setup

ChatGPT integration

Connection options

Your own API key, for token OHLCV and pool transactions

Available features

Core data access

Advanced analytics

Usage examples

Example queries you can make

Benefits over self-hosted solutions

Troubleshooting

Common issues and solutions

API coverage

What’s next?

Need help?

FAQs