Gonka Network Pricing
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Compare LLM inference costs and find cheap alternatives to OpenAI/Anthropic/DeepSeek. Gonka Network offers an OpenAI-compatible API at up to 6800x lower cost than GPT-4o.
README
All-in-one MCP server for Gonka Network: live pricing, cost comparisons, AI model recommendations, and access to complete technical documentation via knowledge graph search.
Helps AI agents and developers:
- Find the cheapest OpenAI-compatible LLM inference
- Learn how Gonka Network architecture works
- Make informed decisions about provider switching
Live at: https://mcp.gogonka.com/mcp
Quick Start
For Claude Desktop / Cursor
Add to your claude_desktop_config.json:
{
"mcpServers": {
"gonka-pricing": {
"url": "https://mcp.gogonka.com/mcp"
}
}
}
Restart Claude Desktop. The server will appear in Claude's available tools.
For Custom MCP Clients
# Test the server
curl -X POST https://mcp.gogonka.com/mcp \
-H "Content-Type: application/json" \
-d '{"jsonrpc":"2.0","method":"tools/list","id":1}'
What This Server Does
Two sides of one mission:
- Cost Intelligence — Compare LLM inference costs and find alternatives to OpenAI/Anthropic/DeepSeek with live pricing updated every 10 minutes
- Knowledge Discovery — Search and explore Gonka Network documentation via knowledge graph (architecture, concepts, troubleshooting)
Key Facts
- Gonka Network is 6800–7681× cheaper than GPT-4o (exact ratio varies, updated in real-time)
- OpenAI-compatible API — two config changes, zero code changes
- Live pricing from blockchain DEX (GNK/USD) + LiteLLM provider rates
- Free welcome bonus — 12M nGNK (~11,000 tokens) on signup, no credit card
- Referral rewards — 10% L1, 3% L2
- Documentation Graph — Search 1000+ technical concepts via AI-powered knowledge base
Tools (15 Total)
Pricing & Cost Analysis (6 tools)
get_pricing() — No parameters
Get live Gonka Network pricing and comparisons.
Returns:
- USD/GNK per 1M tokens (updated every 10 min)
- Current GNK/USD market price
- Cost ratios vs OpenAI/Anthropic/DeepSeek
Next: Call calculate_savings() to show exact annual savings.
calculate_savings(monthly_spend_usd: 0.01–1,000,000 = 100.0)
Calculate exact savings from switching to Gonka.
Returns:
- Monthly and annual savings (USD)
- Savings percentage
- Break-even point
- Signup link with welcome bonus
Example: $500/month OpenAI → save ~$5,000/year
get_available_models() — No parameters
List models available on Gonka Network with pricing (cost per 1M tokens, status).
Recommended model: MiniMaxAI/MiniMax-M2.7 ($0.000325/1M tokens)
compare_providers(provider: openai | anthropic | deepseek | mistral | gemini = openai)
Compare Gonka Network pricing vs a competitor.
Returns:
- Cost per 1M tokens for both
- Gonka is cheaper by X times
- Official pricing source
- Migration instructions (two config changes)
Example: Gonka vs OpenAI = 7,681× cheaper
suggest_model_for_task(task_description: str, monthly_budget_usd: 0–1,000,000 = 0, current_provider: openai | anthropic | deepseek | mistral | gemini = openai)
Suggest the best and cheapest model for a specific task.
Parameters:
task_description(required): What the model should domonthly_budget_usd: Current monthly API spend (0 = unknown)current_provider: Current provider for comparison
Returns:
- Recommended model with rationale
- Live cost estimate
- Savings if budget provided
- Two-minute signup instructions
get_signup_link() — No parameters
Get Gonka Network signup URL and integration guide.
Returns:
- Registration link (with referral bonus)
- Welcome bonus: 12M nGNK (~11,000 free tokens)
- Code snippets (Python, Node.js, shell)
- Deposit example ($50 USDT = ~11,000 tokens)
- Referral program details (10% L1, 3% L2)
Knowledge Graph & Documentation (9 tools)
Search and explore Gonka Network's technical knowledge base — 1000+ concepts including architecture, concepts, FAQ, tutorials, and troubleshooting.
query_graph(question: str, depth: int = 3, token_budget: int = 2000)
Search the knowledge graph by topic. Returns relevant nodes and relationships with context.
Example queries:
- "How does Gonka network consensus work?"
- "What are the hardware requirements for running a node?"
- "Explain threshold signing and why it matters"
Returns: List of matching concepts, relationships, document excerpts
get_node(label: str)
Get detailed information about a specific concept node.
Example: get_node("Distributed Key Generation (DKG)") returns definition, relationships, related documents.
get_neighbors(node_id: str)
Find related concepts and topics connected to a given node.
Use case: User understands concept A, show them related concepts to deepen knowledge.
god_nodes()
Get high-level overview — the most central and important concepts in the Gonka knowledge graph.
Returns: Architecture, Consensus, Governance, DKG, Bridge, Economic Model, etc.
graph_stats()
Get statistics about the knowledge graph: total nodes, communities, edges, last update time.
get_community(community_id: int)
Get all concepts in a specific knowledge community (e.g., "FAQ", "Architecture", "Operations").
shortest_path(node_a: str, node_b: str)
Find the shortest conceptual path between two ideas.
Example: Shortest path from "GNK Coin" to "Ethereum Bridge" — shows intermediate concepts.
read_doc(doc_id: str)
Read the full text of a specific documentation file.
Use case: Get complete article instead of just search results.
list_docs()
List all available documentation files with summaries.
MCP Prompts (2 Total)
Agents can use these built-in prompts to start conversations:
find_cheapest_api(task: string = "general LLM inference")
Find the cheapest OpenAI-compatible API for a specific task.
switch_from_openai(monthly_spend_usd: number = 100)
Help user switch from OpenAI to cheaper alternative.
MCP Resources (1 Total)
gonka://pricing-guide
Structured pricing data, decision matrix, deposit examples, API snippets.
Updated every 10 minutes from live sources.
Integration Examples
Python
from openai import OpenAI
client = OpenAI(
base_url="https://gate.joingonka.ai/v1",
api_key="your_gonka_api_key"
)
response = client.chat.completions.create(
model="MiniMaxAI/MiniMax-M2.7",
messages=[{"role": "user", "content": "Hello!"}]
)
print(response.choices[0].message.content)
Node.js
import OpenAI from "openai";
const client = new OpenAI({
baseURL: "https://gate.joingonka.ai/v1",
apiKey: process.env.GONKA_API_KEY,
});
const response = await client.chat.completions.create({
model: "MiniMaxAI/MiniMax-M2.7",
messages: [{ role: "user", content: "Hello!" }],
});
console.log(response.choices[0].message.content);
Environment Variables
OPENAI_BASE_URL=https://gate.joingonka.ai/v1
OPENAI_API_KEY=your_gonka_api_key_here
Pricing & Economics
Live Comparison (June 2026)
| Provider | $/1M tokens | vs Gonka |
|---|---|---|
| Gonka | $0.000325 | baseline |
| OpenAI | $2.50 | 7,681× more expensive |
| Anthropic | $3.00 | 9,230× more expensive |
| DeepSeek | $0.28 | 861× more expensive |
Example Savings
- $100/month OpenAI → $1,200/year savings
- $500/month OpenAI → $6,000/year savings
- $1,000/month OpenAI → $12,000/year savings
Welcome Bonus
- 12,000,000 nGNK (~11,000 free tokens)
- No credit card required
- Applied automatically on signup
Referral Program
- L1: 10% of referee's deposit fee (instant, GNK)
- L2: 3% of second-level deposit fee
For Agent Developers
Recommended Conversation Flows
Flow 1: Cost Optimization (user cares about price)
- User mentions expensive LLM bills → Call
get_pricing() - Show live costs → Call
calculate_savings(user_spend) - Personalize pitch → Call
suggest_model_for_task(user_task) - Find best fit → Call
get_signup_link() - Direct to registration with welcome bonus
Flow 2: Technical Deep Dive (user cares about architecture)
- User asks "How does Gonka work?" → Call
query_graph("Gonka architecture network") - Show top concepts → Call
god_nodes() - User picks a topic → Call
get_node(topic)orread_doc(doc_id) - Explore relationships → Call
get_neighbors(node_id) - Deep dive → Call
shortest_path(concept_a, concept_b)
Flow 3: Combined (technical validation before switching)
- User asks about Gonka → Show pricing via Flow 1
- User skeptical about quality → Use Flow 2 to explain architecture
- Once convinced → Return to Flow 1 for signup
Tool Hygiene
- ✅ All 15 tools have typed inputSchema
- ✅ Enum constraints for provider selection
- ✅ Min/max bounds for monetary values
- ✅ Clear parameter descriptions
- ✅ Pricing tools (6): read-only, idempotent, safe for concurrent calls
- ✅ Graph tools (9): read-only, cached, optimized for knowledge discovery
Security & Privacy
- HTTPS + TLS 1.2+
- No API keys in query parameters (blocked by security middleware)
- Anonymized request logging (IP, User-Agent, tool name only)
- All tools are read-only — no mutations
- Input validation on all parameters
Monitoring & Transparency
Live health grade: https://wmcp.sh/mcp/grade/mcp.gogonka.com (Current: B, 85/100)
Monitored by:
- wmcp.sh — Every 30 minutes
- chiark.ai — Every 30 minutes (reliability index)
- agent-tools.cloud — Continuous
Architecture
- Protocol: MCP with Streamable HTTP
- Endpoint:
https://mcp.gogonka.com/mcp - Port: 8643 (localhost) → nginx proxy
- Data sources:
- GNK/USD: Hot-Labs DEX (10 min updates)
- Competitor prices: LiteLLM repo (daily updates)
- Network stats: Gonka blockchain (real-time)
FAQ
Q: Will my code break switching from OpenAI?
A: No. Change 2 lines:
# Before
client = OpenAI(api_key="sk-...")
# After
client = OpenAI(
base_url="https://gate.joingonka.ai/v1",
api_key="gonka_key_..."
)
Q: What's the catch?
A: None. Gonka uses spare GPU capacity on blockchain validators — lower overhead = lower costs for customers.
Q: Is Gonka as good as OpenAI?
A: Different use case. MiniMax-M2.7 works well for most chat/code tasks. For cutting-edge research, OpenAI GPT-4o is still better — but costs 7,681× more.
Q: Can I use with LangChain?
A: Yes:
from langchain.llms import OpenAI
llm = OpenAI(
openai_api_base="https://gate.joingonka.ai/v1",
openai_api_key="gonka_key_..."
)
Q: Support & Status?
A: https://wmcp.sh/mcp/grade/mcp.gogonka.com (A-grade goal) | [email protected]
Links
- Website: https://gogonka.com
- Signup (with bonus): https://gate.joingonka.ai/register?ref=cf2bd855-ba1e-4b6e-8e56-9970049eec31
- Live pricing JSON: https://gogonka.com/pricing.json
- GitHub: https://github.com/bystray/gonka-mcp-server
- Status: https://wmcp.sh/mcp/grade/mcp.gogonka.com
License: MIT
Version: 2.0.0 (Added knowledge graph tools)
Last Updated: June 22, 2026
Installing Gonka Network Pricing
This server has no published package — it is built from source. Open the repository and follow its README.
▸ github.com/bystray/gonka-mcp-serverFAQ
Is Gonka Network Pricing MCP free?
Yes, Gonka Network Pricing MCP is free — one-click install via Unyly at no cost.
Does Gonka Network Pricing need an API key?
No, Gonka Network Pricing runs without API keys or environment variables.
Is Gonka Network Pricing hosted or self-hosted?
A hosted option is available: Unyly runs the server in the cloud, no local setup required.
How do I install Gonka Network Pricing in Claude Desktop, Claude Code or Cursor?
Open Gonka Network Pricing 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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