Frequently Asked Questions about Chronos MCP Server

Q: What is Chronos MCP Server?

A: Chronos MCP Server is a Model Context Protocol (MCP) server tailored for the Stellar blockchain. It allows AI applications, like Claude Desktop, to interact with the Stellar network, enabling features like wallet connections, token listing, balance queries, and fund transfers.

Q: What is the Model Context Protocol (MCP)?

A: MCP is an open protocol that standardizes how applications provide context to Large Language Models (LLMs). An MCP server acts as a bridge, allowing AI models to access and interact with external data sources and tools.

Q: What are the key features of Chronos MCP Server?

A: Key features include seamless Stellar integration via the Horizon API, easy deployment as a Node.js package, Claude Desktop compatibility, an extensible architecture for future enhancements, secure wallet connections, real-time balance queries, and streamlined fund transfers.

Q: What are the prerequisites for installing Chronos MCP Server?

A: You need Node.js (v14 or higher), npm, Stellar wallet credentials (secret key), and internet connectivity.

Q: How do I install Chronos MCP Server?

A: You can install it globally from npm using npm install -g chronos-mcp or use it directly with npx chronos-mcp@latest. Alternatively, you can install it from source by cloning the repository, installing dependencies, and building the project.

Q: How do I configure Chronos MCP Server for use with Claude Desktop?

A: Update your Claude Desktop configuration file (~/Library/Application Support/Claude/claude_desktop_config.json on macOS, %APPDATA%Claudeclaude_desktop_config.json on Windows, or ~/.config/Claude/claude_desktop_config.json on Linux) with the provided sample configuration.

Q: What tools does Chronos MCP Server expose?

A: Chronos exposes tools like connect_wallet, list_tokens, get_balances, and transfer_funds via its MCP interface.

Q: How do I connect my Stellar wallet using Chronos?

A: Use the connect_wallet tool and provide your wallet’s secret key.

Q: How do I list the tokens in my Stellar wallet using Chronos?

A: Use the list_tokens tool. It will retrieve and list all tokens held in your Stellar wallet.

Q: How do I check my XLM balance with Chronos?

A: Use the get_balances tool to retrieve your XLM and other asset balances.

Q: How do I transfer funds using Chronos?

A: Use the transfer_funds tool, providing the destination address, amount, and optionally, the asset to transfer (defaults to XLM). You will also need to provide your secret key.

Q: How can I extend Chronos with new tools?

A: Create a new directory in the src/tools folder, implement your tool (including index.ts, schemas.ts, and handlers.ts), export your tool in src/tools/index.ts, update the README with documentation and examples, and write tests.

Q: Is Chronos MCP Server suitable for production deployment?

A: Yes, Chronos is designed to function as a standard Node.js package and can be deployed to production environments. Consider wrapping Chronos in a system service (using systemd, launchd, etc.) for automatic restarts and monitoring.

Q: What license does Chronos MCP Server use?

A: This project is licensed under the MIT License.

Q: How can I contribute to Chronos MCP Server?

A: Contributions are welcome! Consult the CONTRIBUTING.md file for guidelines on reporting issues, submitting pull requests, and other contribution instructions.

Q: Does Chronos MCP Server integrate with UBOS platform?

A: Yes, Chronos MCP Server integrates seamlessly with the UBOS platform. UBOS can leverage Chronos to enable AI agents to interact with the Stellar blockchain, manage digital assets, execute transactions and allow businesses to build custom AI agents.