> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.coinpaprika.com/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Connect Claude Desktop or Cursor

> Step-by-step guide to connect your AI development environment to the CoinPaprika MCP Server for real-time cryptocurrency data access

## What you'll learn

This tutorial shows you how to connect Claude Desktop or Cursor to the CoinPaprika MCP Server to access real-time cryptocurrency data. By the end, you'll have live crypto market information available directly in your AI conversations.

## Prerequisites

Before connecting to the CoinPaprika MCP server, ensure you have:

* [Claude Desktop](https://claude.ai/desktop) or [Cursor](https://cursor.sh/) installed on your system
* Basic familiarity with configuration files
* Stable internet connection

***

## Quick Configuration

### Claude Desktop

<Steps>
  <Step title="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`
  </Step>

  <Step title="Add the MCP server configuration">
    If the file doesn't exist, create it with this content:

    ```json theme={"dark"}
    {
      "mcpServers": {
        "coinpaprika": {
          "command": "npx",
          "args": ["mcp-remote", "https://mcp.coinpaprika.com/sse"]
        }
      }
    }
    ```

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

    ```json theme={"dark"}
    "coinpaprika": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": ["mcp-remote", "https://mcp.coinpaprika.com/sse"]
    }
    ```

    <Frame>
      <img src="https://mintcdn.com/coinpaprika-f4fde1b0/QVXX6rgt0imxcKJy/images/Claude1.png?fit=max&auto=format&n=QVXX6rgt0imxcKJy&q=85&s=4920c8f9d39449d63d69e9cca97187b7" alt="Screenshot showing the configuration file open in a text editor with the MCP server config added" width="1380" height="674" data-path="images/Claude1.png" />
    </Frame>
  </Step>

  <Step title="Restart Claude Desktop">
    Save the file and restart Claude Desktop for the changes to take effect.
  </Step>
</Steps>

### Cursor

<Steps>
  <Step title="Open Cursor settings">
    1. In Cursor, go to **Settings** (Cmd/Ctrl + ,)
    2. Navigate to **Tools & Integrations** in the left sidebar
    3. Click **New MCP server**

    <Frame>
      <img src="https://mintcdn.com/coinpaprika-f4fde1b0/QVXX6rgt0imxcKJy/images/Cursor2.png?fit=max&auto=format&n=QVXX6rgt0imxcKJy&q=85&s=efcde4a3c2a98595675049791dedb97f" alt="Screenshot showing Cursor settings panel open" width="1520" height="986" data-path="images/Cursor2.png" />
    </Frame>
  </Step>

  <Step title="Configure MCP Server">
    1. In the MCP server configuration dialog, enter:
       * **Server name**: `coinpaprika`
       * **Type**: `url` (select from dropdown)
       * **URL**: `https://mcp.coinpaprika.com/sse`
    2. Click **Install** to complete the setup
    3. Restart Cursor if prompted

    <Frame>
      <img src="https://mintcdn.com/coinpaprika-f4fde1b0/QVXX6rgt0imxcKJy/images/Cursor1.png?fit=max&auto=format&n=QVXX6rgt0imxcKJy&q=85&s=6bbf8aeda426c1ac4a8de635c8e91520" alt="Screenshot showing the MCP server configuration form filled out" width="1300" height="554" data-path="images/Cursor1.png" />
    </Frame>
  </Step>
</Steps>

<Tip>
  **Alternative method**: You can also configure Cursor to use any MCP servers configured in Claude Desktop by enabling the Claude Desktop integration in Cursor's settings.
</Tip>

## Verification

After restarting, you should see:

* **CoinPaprika tools** available in your AI assistant
* **Cryptocurrency data access** through natural language queries
* **Real-time market information** at your fingertips

<Frame>
  <img src="https://mintcdn.com/coinpaprika-f4fde1b0/QVXX6rgt0imxcKJy/images/Claude2.png?fit=max&auto=format&n=QVXX6rgt0imxcKJy&q=85&s=079105031c48e4c07e64278f2439f0bb" alt="Screenshot showing the AI assistant interface with CoinPaprika tools visible in the tools list" width="2032" height="1514" data-path="images/Claude2.png" />
</Frame>

## Example Usage

Once connected, you can ask questions like:

### Basic market data

* "What's the current price of Bitcoin?"
* "Show me the top 10 cryptocurrencies by market cap"
* "What's the 24-hour volume for Ethereum?"

### Advanced queries

* "Search for tokens related to DeFi"
* "Compare the market caps of Bitcoin and Ethereum"
* "What are the biggest gainers in the last 24 hours?"

### Portfolio analysis

* "How has my portfolio performed today?"
* "What's the total market cap of all cryptocurrencies?"
* "Show me the correlation between Bitcoin and altcoins"

## Troubleshooting

<AccordionGroup>
  <Accordion title="Tools not appearing">
    **Symptoms**: CoinPaprika tools don't show up in your AI assistant.

    **Solutions**:

    1. Ensure you've restarted the application after configuration
    2. Check that the configuration file syntax is valid JSON
    3. Verify the `mcp-remote` package is available via npx
    4. Try removing and re-adding the MCP server configuration
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="Connection errors">
    **Symptoms**: Getting connection timeouts or errors.

    **Solutions**:

    1. Check your internet connection is stable
    2. Verify the MCP server is operational at [status.coinpaprika.com](https://status.coinpaprika.com/)
    3. Ensure no firewall is blocking the connection
    4. Try using the JSON-RPC endpoint instead: `https://mcp.coinpaprika.com/json-rpc`
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="Configuration file not found">
    **Symptoms**: Can't locate the configuration file.

    **Solutions**:

    1. Create the directory structure if it doesn't exist:
       * **macOS**: `mkdir -p ~/Library/Application\ Support/Claude/`
       * **Windows**: Create the `Claude` folder in your `%APPDATA%` directory
    2. Create the configuration file manually
    3. Ensure proper JSON syntax
  </Accordion>
</AccordionGroup>

***

## What's Next?

Now that you're connected:

<CardGroup cols={2}>
  <Card title="Learn JSON-RPC Usage" icon="code" href="/mcp-json-rpc-usage">
    Make direct API calls to our MCP server with practical examples
  </Card>

  <Card title="Explore Available Tools" icon="wrench" href="/api-reference/rest-api/introduction">
    Discover all the cryptocurrency data tools at your disposal
  </Card>
</CardGroup>

***

## Need Help?

<CardGroup cols={2}>
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    Connect with our community for real-time support and discussions
  </Card>

  <Card title="Direct Support" icon="envelope" href="mailto:support@coinpaprika.com">
    Contact our team for technical assistance and custom integrations
  </Card>
</CardGroup>

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</Note>