> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.cryptoquant.com/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Remote MCP (Recommended)

> The easiest way to connect to CryptoQuant's MCP server — add the hosted URL as a connector in Claude.ai, Claude Desktop, or your AI client, no install required.

## Quick Start

Remote MCP is the easiest way to connect. CryptoQuant hosts the MCP server, and your AI client connects to it directly via URL.

> **Which method should I use?**
>
> * **Connector** — Recommended for most users. Simply connect and start asking questions in Claude.ai or Claude Desktop.
> * **Config Setting** — For developers who want to integrate CryptoQuant MCP into their own workflows or tools.

### Using Connector

— [Claude.ai](http://Claude.ai) and Claude Desktop

1. In Claude, click **"Add connectors"**

2. Select **"Add custom connector"**

   <img src="https://mintcdn.com/cryptoquant/Hw2Gulyp0hXS0SGm/images/userguide/uCluVYI4HwrxNRhAyli1.png?fit=max&auto=format&n=Hw2Gulyp0hXS0SGm&q=85&s=3a74f3811964eef0cb4f83654d70960c" alt="Add custom connector" width="1128" height="886" data-path="images/userguide/uCluVYI4HwrxNRhAyli1.png" />

3. Enter the following:
   * **Name**: `CryptoQuant`
   * **Remote MCP Server URL**: `https://mcp.cryptoquant.com/mcp`

4. Click **"Add"**

5. Click **"Connect"**

   <img src="https://mintcdn.com/cryptoquant/Hw2Gulyp0hXS0SGm/images/userguide/o6af7YGt3LXI9A6u8UId.png?fit=max&auto=format&n=Hw2Gulyp0hXS0SGm&q=85&s=10ed9a245dbb0e142cddd422f69a4da8" alt="Connect connector" width="1086" height="228" data-path="images/userguide/o6af7YGt3LXI9A6u8UId.png" />

6. Choose either **API Key** or **Keyless** authentication

   <img src="https://mintcdn.com/cryptoquant/Hw2Gulyp0hXS0SGm/images/userguide/G70F6jxOucgdkVHMZieG.png?fit=max&auto=format&n=Hw2Gulyp0hXS0SGm&q=85&s=a54bfae87d5bce8629bbb993854c0477" alt="Authentication options" width="1122" height="1186" data-path="images/userguide/G70F6jxOucgdkVHMZieG.png" />

   > ⚠️ **Keyless mode uses a shared rate limit pool.** This means limits may be reached more quickly due to usage from other users. For a dedicated rate limit, use your [own API Key](https://cryptoquant.com/settings/api).

7. You're ready to go!

### Using Config Setting

— Claude Desktop/Claude Code/Cursor

> ⚠️ **Prerequisites**: Node.js v18 or higher must be installed. [Download from nodejs.org](https://nodejs.org/en/download)

Add the following to your MCP configuration file:

#### **Claude Desktop (claude\_desktop\_config.json)**

path for Mac : `~/Library/Application Support/Claude/claude_desktop_config.json`

path for Windows : `%APPDATA%\\Claude\\claude_desktop_config.json`

```json theme={null}
{
  "mcpServers": {
    "CryptoQuant": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "mcp-remote",
        "https://mcp.cryptoquant.com/mcp"
      ]
    }
  }
}
```

#### **Cursor (mcp.json)**

path `.cursor/mcp.json`

```json theme={null}
{
  "mcpServers": {
    "CryptoQuant": {
      "url": "https://mcp.cryptoquant.com/mcp"
    }
  }
}
```

#### **Claude Code**

```bash theme={null}
claude mcp add --transport http CryptoQuant https://mcp.cryptoquant.com/mcp
```

After saving, restart the app.

#### Authentication

Complete the authentication flow the same way as the Connector setup above.

## Troubleshooting

#### Remote MCP Connection Issues

1. Verify the server URL is correct: `https://mcp.cryptoquant.com/mcp`
2. Check your internet connection
3. For desktop clients using config setting, verify Node.js v18+ is installed
4. Try refreshing the connector or removing and re-adding it

#### API Key Issues

1. Verify the API key is valid [on the settings page](https://cryptoquant.com/settings/api)
2. If using environment variables, verify they are set correctly