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Exchange Rate MCP Server

by karashiiro

This is a Model Context Protocol (MCP) server that provides access to exchange rate data from the Norges Bank API. It's a toy project designed for fetching exchange rates.

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What is Exchange Rate MCP Server?

The Exchange Rate MCP server is an API endpoint that provides exchange rate data. It exposes a single tool called exchange_rate to fetch exchange rates between different currencies using the Norges Bank API.

How to use Exchange Rate MCP Server?

To use the server, run npx -y @karashiiro/exchange-rate-mcp. The server exposes the exchange_rate tool, which requires baseCurrency and targetCurrency parameters and accepts an optional date parameter in YYYY-MM-DD format.

Key features of Exchange Rate MCP Server

  • Fetches exchange rates

  • Uses Norges Bank API

  • Single tool: exchange_rate

  • Supports base and target currency parameters

Use cases of Exchange Rate MCP Server

  • Integrating exchange rate data into LLM applications

  • Fetching currency exchange rates programmatically

  • Building financial tools

  • Educational purposes

FAQ from Exchange Rate MCP Server

What data source does this server use?

This server uses the Norges Bank API for exchange rate data.

What is the required format for the date parameter?

The date parameter should be in YYYY-MM-DD format.

Is this server production-ready?

No, this is a toy project and isn't meant to be used seriously.

What currencies are supported?

The server supports currencies available through the Norges Bank API. Please refer to their documentation for a complete list.

How often is the data updated?

The data update frequency depends on the Norges Bank API.