Frequently Asked Questions about Hyperion MCP Server

Q: What is the Hyperion MCP Server? A: The Hyperion MCP Server is a backend service that allows developers and AI agents to easily interact with the Hyperion blockchain using the Model Context Protocol (MCP). It provides standardized APIs for querying, transacting, and managing assets.

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). It enables AI models to access and interact with external data sources and tools, like the Hyperion blockchain.

Q: What are the key features of the Hyperion MCP Server? A: Key features include a standardized MCP interface, wallet management, transaction operations (sending tokens), blockchain queries (balances, transactions), smart contract interactions, and gas estimation.

Q: What are the requirements for running the Hyperion MCP Server? A: You need Node.js v18 or higher, npm or yarn package manager, and access to a Hyperion blockchain RPC endpoint.

Q: How do I install the Hyperion MCP Server? A: Clone the repository from GitHub, navigate to the directory, and run npm install to install dependencies. Then, build the project using npm run build.

Q: How do I configure the Hyperion MCP Server? A: Copy the .env.example file to .env and edit the environment variables to configure your Hyperion RPC URL, chain ID, network name, currency symbol, and wallet information.

Q: How do I start the Hyperion MCP Server? A: You can start it in standalone mode using npm start or in development mode using npm run dev.

Q: How can I integrate the Hyperion MCP Server with my MCP client? A: Add a configuration block to your MCP client’s mcpServers section, specifying the command to run the server and the necessary environment variables.

Q: What wallet management tools are available? A: The server provides tools to create wallets (create_wallet), import wallets (import_wallet), list wallets (list_wallets), set the current active wallet (set_current_wallet), and get information about the current wallet (get_current_wallet).

Q: How can I get the balance of a wallet? A: Use the get_balance tool, providing the wallet address and optionally the token address for ERC20 tokens.

Q: How can I send a transaction? A: Use the send_transaction tool, specifying the recipient address, amount, and optionally the token address (for ERC20 tokens), gas limit, and gas price.

Q: How can I query blockchain data? A: Use the get_block tool to get block information, and the get_network_info tool to get network status.

Q: How can I interact with smart contracts? A: Use the call_contract tool for read-only calls and the send_contract_transaction tool to send transactions to smart contracts.

Q: How do I contribute to the Hyperion MCP Server project? A: Fork the repository, create a feature branch, commit your changes, push to the branch, and open a pull request.

Q: What security measures should I take when using the Hyperion MCP Server? A: Never commit private keys to version control, use .env files for sensitive configuration, use HTTPS endpoints in production, and store mnemonic phrases securely.

Q: Where can I find more documentation? A: Refer to the API Reference, Configuration Guide, Examples, and Troubleshooting sections in the project’s documentation.