Web3 Research
Enables deep research into cryptocurrency tokens by gathering data from multiple sources like CoinGecko and DeFiLlama to generate structured reports. It allows users to track research progress, fetch web content, and manage resources locally for comp
What is Web3 Research?
Web3 Research is a Model Context Protocol (MCP) server that allows AI assistants like Claude, Cursor, and VS Code to enables deep research into cryptocurrency tokens by gathering data from multiple sources like coingecko and defillama to generate structured reports. it allows users to track research progress, fetch ...
Enables deep research into cryptocurrency tokens by gathering data from multiple sources like CoinGecko and DeFiLlama to generate structured reports. It allows users to track research progress, fetch web content, and manage resources locally for comp
This server falls under the Finance & Fintech category on MCPgee, the world's largest MCP server directory with 33,000+ servers.
Features
- Enables deep research into cryptocurrency tokens by gatherin
Use Cases
Maintainer
Works with
Installation
Manual Installation
npx web3-research-mcpConfiguration
Configuration Details
claude_desktop_config.json
Performance
Response Metrics
Resource Usage
How to Set Up and Use Web3 Research
Web3 Research MCP is a TypeScript server that enables deep, structured research into cryptocurrency tokens by aggregating data from CoinGecko (market data, exchange tickers) and DeFiLlama (TVL, protocol fees), performing web and news searches, and persisting fetched content locally so reports can be built incrementally. Users track research progress through a plan-driven workflow: first create a research plan, then gather data from each source in sequence, then compile a final structured report — all orchestrated by their AI client. It is free to use and runs entirely on local infrastructure.
Prerequisites
- Node.js v16 or higher
- An MCP client such as Claude Desktop or Cursor
- Optional: CoinGecko Pro API key (COINGECKO_API_KEY) for higher rate limits
Add the server to your MCP client config
No separate installation is required. Open your Claude Desktop config file and add the web3-research-mcp entry using npx.
# macOS
~/Library/Application Support/Claude/claude_desktop_config.json
# Windows
%APPDATA%\Claude\claude_desktop_config.jsonInsert the server configuration block
Add this block to the mcpServers object. The COINGECKO_API_KEY env var is optional — omit the env section to use the free public API.
{
"mcpServers": {
"web3-research-mcp": {
"command": "npx",
"args": ["-y", "web3-research-mcp@latest"],
"env": {
"COINGECKO_API_KEY": "CG-your-pro-key"
}
}
}
}Restart your MCP client
Save the config and restart Claude Desktop or Cursor. The package will be downloaded on first run.
Create a research plan
Start a research session by asking your AI client to create a research plan for the token you're investigating. The server's create-research-plan tool structures the investigation across data sources.
Review saved resources
After gathering data, use the list-resources tool to see all locally saved content and compile your final report from verified sources.
Web3 Research Examples
Client configuration
Claude Desktop configuration for Web3 Research MCP with optional CoinGecko Pro key.
{
"mcpServers": {
"web3-research-mcp": {
"command": "npx",
"args": ["-y", "web3-research-mcp@latest"],
"env": {
"COINGECKO_API_KEY": "CG-your-pro-key-here"
}
}
}
}Prompts to try
How to drive a research session through your AI client.
- "Create a research plan for the UNI token (Uniswap) and gather data from CoinGecko and DeFiLlama"
- "What is the current TVL and fee revenue for the Aave protocol on DeFiLlama?"
- "Search for the contract address of PEPE on Ethereum and get its market cap"
- "Fetch this Dune Analytics dashboard page and save it to local resources"
- "List all the research resources you've saved and summarize the key findings"Troubleshooting Web3 Research
CoinGecko returns rate-limit errors (HTTP 429)
The free CoinGecko API allows limited calls per minute. Add a CoinGecko Pro key as COINGECKO_API_KEY in the env block to use the authenticated Pro endpoint with higher limits.
The server is listed as connected but tools don't respond
Fully restart Claude Desktop after editing the config file. If the issue persists, check that npx can reach npm by running `npx -y web3-research-mcp@latest --help` in a terminal.
DeFiLlama search finds no protocol
Protocol names in DeFiLlama may differ from common branding. Try searching by the exact protocol slug (e.g., 'uniswap-v3' instead of 'Uniswap') or use the defillama-search tool with a partial name and browse results.
Frequently Asked Questions about Web3 Research
What is Web3 Research?
Web3 Research is a Model Context Protocol (MCP) server that enables deep research into cryptocurrency tokens by gathering data from multiple sources like coingecko and defillama to generate structured reports. it allows users to track research progress, fetch web content, and manage resources locally for comp It connects AI assistants to external tools and data sources through a standardized interface.
How do I install Web3 Research?
Follow the installation instructions on the Web3 Research GitHub repository. Clone the repo, install dependencies, and add the server config to your AI client.
Which AI clients work with Web3 Research?
Web3 Research works with all major MCP-compatible AI clients including Claude Desktop, Claude Code, Cursor, VS Code (GitHub Copilot), Windsurf, and Cline.
Is Web3 Research free to use?
Yes, Web3 Research is open source and available under the MIT License license. You can use it freely in both personal and commercial projects.
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