# Realtime Crypto (CoinCap)

> Use this tool when you need to retrieve real-time cryptocurrency data, such as detailed exchange information and current rates, to power applications that require up-to-date financial information. It solves problems related to accessing timely and accurate cryptocurrency market data, providing inputs through the CoinCap API and outputs in a standardized format. Ideal for use cases in finance, trading, and investment, where real-time data is crucial for informed decision-making.

Canonical page: https://skillsregistry.net/skills/smhnkmr-realtime-crypto  
JSON: https://api.skillsregistry.net/v1/skills/smhnkmr-realtime-crypto

## Description

Realtime Crypto MCP Server provides cryptocurrency data through the CoinCap API, offering two main tools: one for retrieving detailed exchange information and another for getting current cryptocurrency rates. The server runs on stdio transport and implements robust error handling and rate limiting with automatic retries. Built with TypeScript and the Model Context Protocol SDK, it enables AI assistants to access up-to-date cryptocurrency market data for applications requiring real-time financial information.

## Trust

- **Trust score (0–1):** 1.00
- **Verification tier:** verified
- **Last scanned:** 2026-09-28

## Facts

- **Version:** 1.0.0
- **Skill type:** atomic
- **Execution layer:** mcp-remote
- **Runtime environment:** api
- **Category:** finance
- **Updated:** 2026-09-28

## Source

- **Source listing:** [PulseMCP](https://www.pulsemcp.com/servers/smhnkmr-realtime-crypto)
- **Repository:** <https://github.com/smhnkmr/realtime-crypto-mcp-server>

## Use it

Resolve this record through the SkillsRegistry MCP server (no auth, read-only):

```
claude mcp add --transport http --scope user skillsregistry https://api.skillsregistry.net/mcp
```

```json
{
  "jsonrpc": "2.0",
  "id": 1,
  "method": "tools/call",
  "params": {
    "name": "get_skill",
    "arguments": {
      "slug": "smhnkmr-realtime-crypto"
    }
  }
}
```

REST: `GET https://api.skillsregistry.net/v1/skills/smhnkmr-realtime-crypto` · pull for local use: `GET https://api.skillsregistry.net/v1/skills/smhnkmr-realtime-crypto/pull`

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