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mcp-coinbase-cdp
CommunityMCP server by codespar · updated · ★ 273
MCP server for Coinbase Developer Platform (CDP) — Trading, Wallets, Payments under one CDP key mcp-coinbase-cdp is a community project by codespar, not verified by a company domain.
Last commit 25 days ago
MIT: permissive, fine for commercial use
Clear description, published package or server URL, 273 stars, original repository
No risky patterns in the files we checked
What you need
| Setting | Needed | What it is |
|---|---|---|
COINBASE_CDP_KEY_NAMEEnvironment variable | Required | CDP key id of the form organizations/<org>/apiKeys/<id>. Mint at https://portal.cdp.coinbase.com. |
COINBASE_CDP_PRIVATE_KEYEnvironment variable, secret | Required | PEM-encoded ECDSA P-256 private key downloaded once at mint time from https://portal.cdp.coinbase.com. Pass the full PEM including BEGIN/END lines. |
From the publisher's entry in the official MCP Registry. Required settings are already in the install config below as placeholders.
Install mcp-coinbase-cdp
Built from the published package, never by AIclaude mcp add mcp-coinbase-cdp -e COINBASE_CDP_KEY_NAME=YOUR_COINBASE_CDP_KEY_NAME -e COINBASE_CDP_PRIVATE_KEY=YOUR_COINBASE_CDP_PRIVATE_KEY -- npx -y @codespar/mcp-coinbase-cdpRun in your terminal. Add --scope user to use it in every project.
{
"mcpServers": {
"mcp-coinbase-cdp": {
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"@codespar/mcp-coinbase-cdp"
],
"env": {
"COINBASE_CDP_KEY_NAME": "YOUR_COINBASE_CDP_KEY_NAME",
"COINBASE_CDP_PRIVATE_KEY": "YOUR_COINBASE_CDP_PRIVATE_KEY"
}
}
}
}Settings, Developer, Edit config. Paste into claude_desktop_config.json and restart.
{
"mcpServers": {
"mcp-coinbase-cdp": {
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"@codespar/mcp-coinbase-cdp"
],
"env": {
"COINBASE_CDP_KEY_NAME": "YOUR_COINBASE_CDP_KEY_NAME",
"COINBASE_CDP_PRIVATE_KEY": "YOUR_COINBASE_CDP_PRIVATE_KEY"
}
}
}
}Add to ~/.cursor/mcp.json (all projects) or .cursor/mcp.json (this project).
{
"servers": {
"mcp-coinbase-cdp": {
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"@codespar/mcp-coinbase-cdp"
],
"env": {
"COINBASE_CDP_KEY_NAME": "YOUR_COINBASE_CDP_KEY_NAME",
"COINBASE_CDP_PRIVATE_KEY": "YOUR_COINBASE_CDP_PRIVATE_KEY"
}
}
}
}Add to .vscode/mcp.json. VS Code uses "servers", not "mcpServers".
codex mcp add mcp-coinbase-cdp --env COINBASE_CDP_KEY_NAME=YOUR_COINBASE_CDP_KEY_NAME --env COINBASE_CDP_PRIVATE_KEY=YOUR_COINBASE_CDP_PRIVATE_KEY -- npx -y @codespar/mcp-coinbase-cdp{
"mcpServers": {
"mcp-coinbase-cdp": {
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"@codespar/mcp-coinbase-cdp"
],
"env": {
"COINBASE_CDP_KEY_NAME": "YOUR_COINBASE_CDP_KEY_NAME",
"COINBASE_CDP_PRIVATE_KEY": "YOUR_COINBASE_CDP_PRIVATE_KEY"
}
}
}
}Add to ~/.gemini/config/mcp_config.json (all projects) or .agents/mcp_config.json (this project).
gemini mcp add mcp-coinbase-cdp npx -y @codespar/mcp-coinbase-cdpGemini 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 mcp-coinbase-cdp block.
Security check
ANo download-and-run commands, hidden instructions or signs of sending keys out were found.
Checked automatically: README.md, package.json. This looks for known risky patterns and is not a full audit. How grades work
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mcp-coinbase-cdp: common questions
How do I install mcp-coinbase-cdp?
In Claude Code run claude mcp add mcp-coinbase-cdp -e COINBASE_CDP_KEY_NAME=YOUR_COINBASE_CDP_KEY_NAME -e COINBASE_CDP_PRIVATE_KEY=YOUR_COINBASE_CDP_PRIVATE_KEY -- npx -y @codespar/mcp-coinbase-cdp. For Claude Desktop, Cursor and VS Code, paste the config shown above and restart. See the install guides.
Is mcp-coinbase-cdp the official server?
mcp-coinbase-cdp is a community project by codespar, not verified by a company domain.
Is mcp-coinbase-cdp free?
The code is published under the MIT licence. The service it connects to may have its own pricing.
Is mcp-coinbase-cdp safe to use?
It scores 82 of 100. Grades: maintenance A, licence A, quality B. Security check: grade A, no risky patterns found in the files checked. Review the code before you install. How grades work.
What are alternatives to mcp-coinbase-cdp?
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Does mcp-coinbase-cdp 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.