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Defillama — Model Context Protocol server
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This repository contains a Model Context Protocol (MCP) server that provides Claude with access to DeFi data via the DefiLlama API. The server enables Claude to perform operations like retrieving protocol TVL data, chain TVL data, token prices, and stablecoin information.
Overview
The MCP server exposes the following tools to Claude:
Protocol Data
defillama_get_protocols: List all protocols tracked by DefiLlamadefillama_get_protocol_tvl: Get TVL data for a specific protocol
Chain Data
defillama_get_chain_tvl: Get TVL data for a specific chain
Token Data
defillama_get_token_prices: Get current prices of tokensdefillama_get_historical_prices: Get historical prices of tokens
Stablecoin Data
defillama_get_stablecoins: List all stablecoins tracked by DefiLlamadefillama_get_stablecoin_data: Get data for a specific stablecoin
Prerequisites
- Node.js (v16 or higher)
Running the server
Option 1: Using npx (Recommended)
npx @mcp-dockmaster/mcp-server-defillama
You can run the MCP server directly without installation using npx:
This will download and execute the server directly from npm.
Option 2: Manual Installation
Clone this repository:
git clone https://github.com/mcp-dockmaster/mcp-server-defillama.git
Install dependencies:
npm install
Build the project:
npm run build
Claude Usage
To configure Claude Desktop to use this MCP server:
Open Claude Desktop, and navigate to Settings>Developer Settings>MCP Servers. There you'll encounter the button to open the configuration JSON file.
Add the MCP server configuration:
{
"mcpServers": {
"mcp-server-defillama": {
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"@mcp-dockmaster/mcp-server-defillama"
]
}
}
}
Alternatively, if you installed the package locally:
{
"mcpServers": {
"mcp-server-defillama": {
"command": "node",
"args": [
"/path/to/your/mcp-server-defillama/build/index.js"
]
}
}
}
Installing Defillama
This server has no published package — it is built from source. Open the repository and follow its README.
▸ github.com/dcSpark/mcp-server-defillamaFAQ
Is Defillama MCP free?
Yes, Defillama MCP is free — one-click install via Unyly at no cost.
Does Defillama need an API key?
No, Defillama runs without API keys or environment variables.
Is Defillama hosted or self-hosted?
Self-hosted: the server runs locally on your machine via the install command above.
How do I install Defillama in Claude Desktop, Claude Code or Cursor?
Open Defillama on unyly.org, pick your client tab (Claude Desktop, Claude Code, Cursor) and press Install — the config is generated automatically, no JSON editing.
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