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How to add Armor Crypto MCP to Claude Desktop

Connect AI agents to crypto: wallets, swaps, DCA, limit orders, and staking on Solana. Paste the config into ~/Library/Application Support/Claude/claude_desktop_config.json and restart Claude Desktop.

Last updated June 14, 2026 · 181★ · stdio · apikey · official

Claude Desktop config for Armor Crypto MCP

uvx armor-crypto-mcp@latest
{
  "mcpServers": {
    "armor-crypto-mcp": {
      "command": "uvx",
      "args": [
        "armor-crypto-mcp@latest",
        "--version"
      ],
      "env": {
        "ARMOR_API_KEY": "<PUT-YOUR-KEY-HERE>"
      }
    }
  }
}

Requires `uv` (the Python package runner). Install it from https://docs.astral.sh/uv/ if `uvx` is not found.

Setup steps

  1. 1Open Claude Desktop → Settings → Developer → Edit Config (this opens ~/Library/Application Support/Claude/claude_desktop_config.json).
  2. 2Paste the Armor Crypto MCP config below under the top-level "mcpServers" key.
  3. 3Fill in any placeholder secrets (API keys, paths) in the snippet.
  4. 4Save the file, then fully quit and reopen Claude Desktop.
  5. 5Open a chat and confirm Armor Crypto MCP's tools appear under the 🔌 tools menu.

Before you start

  • Python installed
  • uv installed (pip install uv on Linux/Windows, brew install uv on Mac)
  • An Armor API key (ARMOR_API_KEY); currently requires holding an Armor NFT
  • An MCP-compatible client such as Claude Desktop, Cline, Cursor, or n8n

What Armor Crypto MCP can do in Claude Desktop

Wallet Management

Create and manage wallets, including grouping, organization, and archiving.

Swap

Perform normal token swaps.

DCA

Place, list, and cancel dollar-cost-averaging (DCA) orders.

Scheduled Orders

Create scheduled orders.

Limit Orders

Place, list, and cancel limit orders.

Staking and Unstaking

Stake and unstake tokens.

Token Search and Trending Tokens

Search for tokens and view trending tokens.

Statistical Calculator

Statistical calculator for accurate analysis.

Security

Requires an ARMOR_API_KEY supplied via environment variable. An Armor NFT is currently required to obtain an API key. This is an Alpha / pre-alpha test version (0.1.24) and handles crypto wallets, funds, and trades on the Solana blockchain — use with appropriate caution.

Armor Crypto MCP + Claude Desktop FAQ

Where is the Claude Desktop config file?

Claude Desktop reads MCP servers from ~/Library/Application Support/Claude/claude_desktop_config.json. Paste the Armor Crypto MCP config there under the "mcpServers" key and restart the client.

Is Armor Crypto MCP safe to use with Claude Desktop?

Requires an ARMOR_API_KEY supplied via environment variable. An Armor NFT is currently required to obtain an API key. This is an Alpha / pre-alpha test version (0.1.24) and handles crypto wallets, funds, and trades on the Solana blockchain — use with appropriate caution.

Which blockchains are supported?

Solana is supported in the current Alpha. The roadmap mentions more than a dozen additional chains (Ethereum, Base, Avalanche, Bitcoin, Sui, Berachain, megaETH, Optimism, Ton, BNB, Arbitrum, and others) planned for beta.

How do I get an API key?

Per the README, you currently need to hold an Armor NFT to obtain an API key. Get it at https://codex.armorwallet.ai/.

Which clients are supported?

The README provides setup instructions for Claude Desktop, Cline, and n8n, and mentions Cursor among supported agentic frameworks.

View repo Full Armor Crypto MCP page