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Bitcoin MCP Server

by nlinhvu

A Spring Boot/AI MCP Server that tracks Bitcoin prices using CoinGecko APIs. The implementation in `BitcoinServiceClient` class is generated by Claude 3.7 Sonnet.

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What is Bitcoin MCP Server?

This is a Spring Boot application acting as an MCP (Model Context Protocol) server. It leverages AI (specifically Claude 3.7 Sonnet) to interact with CoinGecko APIs and track Bitcoin prices.

How to use Bitcoin MCP Server?

  1. Ensure you have Java 17+, Maven 3.6+, and Claude Desktop installed with a Claude Account.
  2. Build the JAR file using ./gradlew clean build -x test.
  3. Integrate with Claude Desktop by adding the provided JSON configuration to your Claude Desktop settings, adjusting the path to the JAR file accordingly.

Key features of Bitcoin MCP Server

  • Tracks Bitcoin prices

  • Uses CoinGecko APIs

  • Integrates with Claude Desktop

  • Spring Boot based

  • AI-powered (Claude Sonnet)

  • MCP Server

Use cases of Bitcoin MCP Server

  • Providing real-time Bitcoin price data to AI models

  • Integrating Bitcoin price data into Claude workflows

  • Demonstrating MCP server implementation

  • Building AI-powered cryptocurrency applications

  • Learning Spring Boot and AI integration

FAQ from Bitcoin MCP Server

What is CoinGecko?

CoinGecko is a cryptocurrency ranking website that tracks the prices, volume and market capitalization of various cryptocurrencies.

What is Claude?

Claude is an AI assistant developed by Anthropic.

What is MCP?

MCP stands for Model Context Protocol. It's a protocol for communication between AI models and external data sources.

Why use Claude for this?

Claude was used to generate the BitcoinServiceClient class, showcasing AI's ability to automate code generation.

Where can I find more information about MCP?

Refer to the MCP Server Boot Starter documentation linked in the README.