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Real-time & historical exchange rates for 160+ currencies, mid-market (Reuters/Refinitiv).
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Real-time & historical exchange rates for 160+ currencies, mid-market (Reuters/Refinitiv).
Security Report
This is a well-structured MCP server for accessing exchange rate data. Authentication via API key is properly required and enforced, credentials are correctly stored in environment variables, and the codebase is clean with no malicious patterns. Input validation relies on schema definitions and the API backend, which is appropriate for this use case. The server's permissions (network HTTP only) are proportionate to its stated purpose. Supply chain analysis found 2 known vulnerabilities in dependencies (0 critical, 2 high severity). Package verification found 1 issue.
4 files analyzed · 6 issues found
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Permissions Required
This plugin requests these system permissions. Most are normal for its category.
What You'll Need
Set these up before or after installing:
Environment variable: EXCHANGE_RATE_API_KEY
How to Install
Add this to your MCP configuration file:
{
"mcpServers": {
"io-github-exchange-rateapi-mcp-server": {
"env": {
"EXCHANGE_RATE_API_KEY": "your-exchange-rate-api-key-here"
},
"args": [
"-y",
"@exchangerateapi/mcp-server"
],
"command": "npx"
}
}
}Documentation
View on GitHubFrom the project's GitHub README.
@exchangerateapi/mcp-server
MCP server that gives AI coding tools (Claude Code, Cursor, Claude Desktop, Windsurf) access to real-time and historical currency exchange rates from Exchange Rate API.
160+ currencies. Mid-market rates updated every 60 seconds. Sourced from institutional interbank market data.
Quick Setup
1. Get a Free API Key
Sign up at exchange-rateapi.com/register — free tier, no credit card.
2. Add to Your MCP Client
Claude Code (~/.claude/settings.json):
{
"mcpServers": {
"exchange-rateapi": {
"command": "npx",
"args": ["-y", "@exchangerateapi/mcp-server"],
"env": { "EXCHANGE_RATE_API_KEY": "era_live_..." }
}
}
}
Cursor (.cursor/mcp.json):
{
"mcpServers": {
"exchange-rateapi": {
"command": "npx",
"args": ["-y", "@exchangerateapi/mcp-server"],
"env": { "EXCHANGE_RATE_API_KEY": "era_live_..." }
}
}
}
Claude Desktop (claude_desktop_config.json):
{
"mcpServers": {
"exchange-rateapi": {
"command": "npx",
"args": ["-y", "@exchangerateapi/mcp-server"],
"env": { "EXCHANGE_RATE_API_KEY": "era_live_..." }
}
}
}
Windsurf (~/.windsurf/mcp.json):
{
"mcpServers": {
"exchange-rateapi": {
"command": "npx",
"args": ["-y", "@exchangerateapi/mcp-server"],
"env": { "EXCHANGE_RATE_API_KEY": "era_live_..." }
}
}
}
Tools
| Tool | Description |
|---|---|
get_exchange_rate | Get the current mid-market rate between two currencies |
get_historical_rates | Get historical data for a pair over 1d, 7d, 30d, or 1y |
get_rates | Multi-target rates with date ranges and grouping (day/week/month) |
list_currencies | List all 160+ supported currencies |
Example Prompts
Once configured, ask your AI assistant:
- "What's the current USD to EUR exchange rate?"
- "Show me GBP/JPY rates for the last 30 days"
- "Convert 5000 USD to EUR, GBP, and JPY"
- "List all supported currencies"
- "What's the monthly average EUR/USD rate for 2026?"
Environment Variables
| Variable | Required | Description |
|---|---|---|
EXCHANGE_RATE_API_KEY | Yes | Your API key from exchange-rateapi.com |
EXCHANGE_RATE_BASE_URL | No | Override API base URL (default: https://exchange-rateapi.com/api) |
Links
License
MIT
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