Upbit
MCP(Model Context Protocol) server for Upbit
What is Upbit?
Upbit is a Model Context Protocol (MCP) server that allows AI assistants like Claude, Cursor, and VS Code to mcp(model context protocol) server for upbit
MCP(Model Context Protocol) server for Upbit
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Features
- MCP(Model Context Protocol) server for Upbit
Use Cases
Maintainer
Works with
Installation
Manual Installation
npx upbitConfiguration
Configuration Details
claude_desktop_config.json
Performance
Response Metrics
Resource Usage
How to Set Up and Use Upbit
The Upbit MCP server connects AI assistants to the Upbit cryptocurrency exchange via the Model Context Protocol, enabling natural language access to real-time market data, account management, and order execution. It wraps the Upbit REST API in 12+ MCP tools covering ticker quotes, order books, trade history, account balances, and limit or market order placement. Traders and developers building automated crypto strategies can query live prices and execute real trades directly from Claude or other MCP clients.
Prerequisites
- Python 3.9 or higher with uv package manager installed
- An Upbit account with API access enabled
- UPBIT_ACCESS_KEY and UPBIT_SECRET_KEY from the Upbit developer console
- Git to clone the repository
- An MCP client such as Claude Desktop
Clone the repository
Download the upbit-mcp-server source code from GitHub.
git clone https://github.com/solangii/upbit-mcp-server.git
cd upbit-mcp-serverInstall dependencies with uv
Use uv sync to create a virtual environment and install all required packages.
uv syncCreate the .env file with your API keys
Create a .env file in the project root and add your Upbit access and secret keys. Never commit this file to version control.
UPBIT_ACCESS_KEY=your_upbit_access_key
UPBIT_SECRET_KEY=your_upbit_secret_keyTest the server directly
Run main.py with uv to confirm the server starts and connects to Upbit without errors.
uv run python main.pyAdd the server to your MCP client config
Configure Claude Desktop to launch the server using the virtual environment's Python interpreter.
Upbit Examples
Client configuration
Add this block to claude_desktop_config.json. Replace paths with your actual repository location.
{
"mcpServers": {
"upbit": {
"command": "/absolute/path/to/upbit-mcp-server/.venv/bin/python",
"args": ["/absolute/path/to/upbit-mcp-server/main.py"],
"env": {
"UPBIT_ACCESS_KEY": "your_upbit_access_key",
"UPBIT_SECRET_KEY": "your_upbit_secret_key"
}
}
}
}Prompts to try
Prompts that exercise market data, account, and trading tools. Use with caution as orders execute real trades.
- "What is the current price of Bitcoin (BTC-KRW) on Upbit?"
- "Show me the order book for ETH-KRW"
- "What is my current account balance across all assets?"
- "Place a limit buy order for 0.001 BTC at 85,000,000 KRW"
- "Show my open orders for BTC-KRW"Troubleshooting Upbit
Authentication error: invalid access key
Double-check UPBIT_ACCESS_KEY and UPBIT_SECRET_KEY in your .env file. Regenerate keys from the Upbit developer console if they have been revoked or expired.
Order placement fails with insufficient balance error
Check your account balance using the get_accounts tool before placing orders. Ensure you have enough KRW or the base asset for the trade.
uv sync fails to resolve dependencies
Ensure uv is up to date ('pip install -U uv') and that you are running Python 3.9 or higher. Try 'uv sync --refresh' to clear the package cache.
Frequently Asked Questions about Upbit
What is Upbit?
Upbit is a Model Context Protocol (MCP) server that mcp(model context protocol) server for upbit It connects AI assistants to external tools and data sources through a standardized interface.
How do I install Upbit?
Follow the installation instructions on the Upbit GitHub repository. Clone the repo, install dependencies, and add the server config to your AI client.
Which AI clients work with Upbit?
Upbit works with all major MCP-compatible AI clients including Claude Desktop, Claude Code, Cursor, VS Code (GitHub Copilot), Windsurf, and Cline.
Is Upbit free to use?
Yes, Upbit is open source and available under the MIT license. You can use it freely in both personal and commercial projects.
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