Cardano MCP
Rank #54080smithery/indigoprotocol/cardano-mcp
<p align="center"> <img src="https://cdn.simpleicons.org/cardano/0033AD" width="80" /> </p> <h1 align="center">Cardano MCP Server</h1> A **Model Context Protocol (MCP) server** for interacting with the Cardano blockchain from AI agents and automation systems. This server exposes wallet-aware tools for: - Submitting transactions - Fetching addresses - Reading UTxOs - Fetching balances - Resolving ADAHandles - Checking stake delegation ## Secrets 1. Copy the `.env.example` file to a new file `.env` 2. Specify your seed-phrase (`SEED_PHRASE`). Your seed-phrase is NEVER exposed to LLMs, and is only used for local wallet connection. 3. Configure the wallet connection details. Specify a Blockfrost Project ID (https://blockfrost.io/), or a Kupo & Ogmios URL. ## Docker Installation Build the container ```bash docker build -t cardano-mcp . ``` Run with your secrets ```bash docker run -p 8000:8000 \ -e PORT=8000 \ -e SEED_PHRASE="lizard,llama,frog..." \ -e BLOCKFROST_PROJECT_ID="your_blockfrost_key" \ cardano-mcp ``` ## Manual Installation Clone this repository ```bash git clone https://github.com/IndigoProtocol/cardano-mcp.git ``` Install dependencies ```bash cd cardano-mcp npm install ``` Build & Run ```bash npm run dev - or - npm run build npm run start ``` ## Connecting The URL for the Cardano MCP server will be hosted at http://localhost:8000/mcp ### Claude Desktop Configuration Add to `~/Library/Application Support/Claude/claude_desktop_config.json`: ```json { "mcpServers": { "cardano": { "command": "node", "args": ["/path/to/cardano-mcp/dist/index.js"], "env": { "SEED_PHRASE": "lizard,llama,frog..." "BLOCKFROST_PROJECT_ID": "mainnet123..." } } } } ``` ## Disclaimer By using this Cardano MCP Server and all related tools and technology (“MPC”), you acknowledge and agree that (i) your use of decentralized finance, including MPC and/or AI agents that you empower to manage your digital assets, involves various significant financial risks, including but not limited to, the risk of financial loss caused by MPC design or instructions, impermanent loss, and changes in digital asset prices; and (ii) that you are solely responsible for all MPC actions and transactions, and for securing your seed phrase, private keys, and environment configuration.
Cardano MCP is a Model Context Protocol (MCP) server. It ranks #54080 of 58,900 servers tracked on MCP Toplist. Cardano MCP is listed on Smithery, and ships as a single rolling release with no explicit version metadata. It was first listed on Mar 7, 2026.
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- What is Cardano MCP?
- <p align="center"> <img src="https://cdn.simpleicons.org/cardano/0033AD" width="80" /> </p> <h1 align="center">Cardano MCP Server</h1> A **Model Context Protocol (MCP) server** for interacting with the Cardano blockchain from AI agents and automation systems. This server exposes wallet-aware tools for: - Submitting transactions - Fetching addresses - Reading UTxOs - Fetching balances - Resolving ADAHandles - Checking stake delegation ## Secrets 1. Copy the `.env.example` file to a new file `.env` 2. Specify your seed-phrase (`SEED_PHRASE`). Your seed-phrase is NEVER exposed to LLMs, and is only used for local wallet connection. 3. Configure the wallet connection details. Specify a Blockfrost Project ID (https://blockfrost.io/), or a Kupo & Ogmios URL. ## Docker Installation Build the container ```bash docker build -t cardano-mcp . ``` Run with your secrets ```bash docker run -p 8000:8000 \ -e PORT=8000 \ -e SEED_PHRASE="lizard,llama,frog..." \ -e BLOCKFROST_PROJECT_ID="your_blockfrost_key" \ cardano-mcp ``` ## Manual Installation Clone this repository ```bash git clone https://github.com/IndigoProtocol/cardano-mcp.git ``` Install dependencies ```bash cd cardano-mcp npm install ``` Build & Run ```bash npm run dev - or - npm run build npm run start ``` ## Connecting The URL for the Cardano MCP server will be hosted at http://localhost:8000/mcp ### Claude Desktop Configuration Add to `~/Library/Application Support/Claude/claude_desktop_config.json`: ```json { "mcpServers": { "cardano": { "command": "node", "args": ["/path/to/cardano-mcp/dist/index.js"], "env": { "SEED_PHRASE": "lizard,llama,frog..." "BLOCKFROST_PROJECT_ID": "mainnet123..." } } } } ``` ## Disclaimer By using this Cardano MCP Server and all related tools and technology (“MPC”), you acknowledge and agree that (i) your use of decentralized finance, including MPC and/or AI agents that you empower to manage your digital assets, involves various significant financial risks, including but not limited to, the risk of financial loss caused by MPC design or instructions, impermanent loss, and changes in digital asset prices; and (ii) that you are solely responsible for all MPC actions and transactions, and for securing your seed phrase, private keys, and environment configuration.
- Is Cardano MCP an official MCP server?
- Cardano MCP is not on the Official MCP Registry. It is listed on Smithery.
- How many versions does Cardano MCP have?
- Cardano MCP ships as a single rolling release with no explicit version metadata.