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Bitcoin MCP
CommunityMCP server by Bortlesboat · updated · ★ 4
49 Bitcoin tools for AI agents: fees, mempool, blocks, mining, price. Zero config. Bitcoin MCP is a community project by Bortlesboat, not verified by a company domain.
Install Bitcoin MCP
Built from the published package, never by AIclaude mcp add bitcoin-mcp -- uvx bitcoin-mcpRun in your terminal. Add --scope user to use it in every project.
{
"mcpServers": {
"bitcoin-mcp": {
"command": "uvx",
"args": [
"bitcoin-mcp"
]
}
}
}Settings, Developer, Edit config. Paste into claude_desktop_config.json and restart.
{
"mcpServers": {
"bitcoin-mcp": {
"command": "uvx",
"args": [
"bitcoin-mcp"
]
}
}
}Add to ~/.cursor/mcp.json (all projects) or .cursor/mcp.json (this project).
{
"servers": {
"bitcoin-mcp": {
"command": "uvx",
"args": [
"bitcoin-mcp"
]
}
}
}Add to .vscode/mcp.json. VS Code uses "servers", not "mcpServers".
codex mcp add bitcoin-mcp -- uvx bitcoin-mcp{
"mcpServers": {
"bitcoin-mcp": {
"command": "uvx",
"args": [
"bitcoin-mcp"
]
}
}
}Add to ~/.gemini/config/mcp_config.json (all projects) or .agents/mcp_config.json (this project).
gemini mcp add bitcoin-mcp uvx bitcoin-mcpGemini CLI was replaced by Antigravity CLI in June 2026 and remains only for enterprise licences and paid API keys.
MCP servers run with your permissions and can read what you give them access to. Some need an API key: check the README and add it under env in the bitcoin-mcp block.
Last commit 13 days ago
MIT: permissive, fine for commercial use
Clear description, published package or server URL, original repository
Not checked yet. What we check
What you need
| Setting | Needed | What it is |
|---|---|---|
BITCOIN_Environment variable | Optional | Bitcoin Core RPC host (default: 127.0.0.1) |
BITCOIN_Environment variable | Optional | Bitcoin Core RPC port (default: auto-selected by network) |
BITCOIN_Environment variable | Optional | Bitcoin network: mainnet, testnet, signet, or regtest (default: mainnet). Sets default RPC port if BITCOIN_RPC_PORT is not set. |
SATOSHI_Environment variable | Optional | Override the default hosted API URL (default: https://bitcoinsapi.com). The hosted API is used automatically when no local node is detected. |
SATOSHI_Environment variable, secret | Optional | API key for authenticated access to the hosted Satoshi API (get one free at POST /api/v1/register) |
From the publisher's entry in the official MCP Registry. Required settings are already in the install config below as placeholders.
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Bitcoin MCP: common questions
How do I install Bitcoin MCP?
In Claude Code run claude mcp add bitcoin-mcp -- uvx bitcoin-mcp. For Claude Desktop, Cursor and VS Code, paste the config shown above and restart. See the install guides.
Is Bitcoin MCP the official server?
Bitcoin MCP is a community project by Bortlesboat, not verified by a company domain.
Is Bitcoin MCP free?
The code is published under the MIT licence. The service it connects to may have its own pricing.
Is Bitcoin MCP safe to use?
It scores 51 of 100. Grades: maintenance A, licence A, quality C. The security check has not run for it yet. Review the code before you install. How grades work.
What are alternatives to Bitcoin MCP?
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Does Bitcoin MCP work with ChatGPT?
Not directly. It runs locally, and ChatGPT only connects to remote servers with a URL. Use it in Claude Code, Claude Desktop, Cursor, VS Code or Codex.