Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) about UBOS MCP Etherscan Server

Q: What is the UBOS MCP Etherscan Server? A: It’s a server that uses the Model Context Protocol (MCP) to provide Ethereum blockchain data via the Etherscan API to AI Agents.

Q: What data can I access with this server? A: You can access ETH balances, transaction history, ERC20 token transfers, smart contract ABIs, gas prices, and ENS names.

Q: What is MCP? A: MCP is an open protocol that standardizes how applications provide context to Large language models (LLMs).

Q: Do I need an Etherscan API key to use this server? A: Yes, an Etherscan API key is required. You can obtain one from the Etherscan website.

Q: How do I install the server? A: You clone the repository, install dependencies using npm install, configure your Etherscan API key in the .env file, and build the project with npm run build.

Q: How do I run the server? A: You can start the server using npm start.

Q: How do I integrate this server with Claude Desktop? A: Add a new server configuration in Claude Desktop settings, specifying the server name, transport (stdio), and command to run the server (e.g., node /path/to/mcp-etherscan-server/build/index.js).

Q: What are some example uses of the server with Claude? A: You can ask questions like “Check the balance of 0x742d35Cc6634C0532925a3b844Bc454e4438f44e” or “Show me recent transactions for vitalik.eth”.

Q: Can I contribute to the development of this server? A: Yes, contributions are welcome. The main server logic is in src/server.ts, and Etherscan API interactions are handled in src/services/etherscanService.ts.

Q: What license is the server distributed under? A: The server is distributed under the MIT License. See the LICENSE file for details.

Q: What is UBOS? A: UBOS is a full-stack AI Agent Development Platform, focused on bringing AI Agent to every business department. The platform helps orchestrate AI Agents, connect them with enterprise data, build custom AI Agents with custom LLM models, and create Multi-Agent Systems.

Q: Why should I use the UBOS platform with this server? A: UBOS provides a comprehensive environment for developing, deploying, and managing AI Agents, making it easier to integrate blockchain data into your AI applications.