Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) about the Metal Price MCP Server

Q: What is an MCP Server?

A: MCP stands for Model Context Protocol. An MCP server acts as a bridge, allowing AI models to access and interact with external data sources and tools. It standardizes how applications provide context to LLMs.

Q: What data does the Metal Price MCP Server provide?

A: The server provides current and historical prices for gold (XAU), silver (XAG), platinum (XPT), and palladium (XPD) via the GoldAPI.io service.

Q: What currencies are supported?

A: The server supports multiple currencies, including USD and EUR.

Q: Do I need a GoldAPI.io API key to use this server?

A: Yes, you need a GoldAPI.io API key. You can obtain one from the GoldAPI.io website.

Q: How do I install the Metal Price MCP Server?

A: The server is installed manually by adding its configuration to the cline_mcp_settings.json file. Refer to the documentation for detailed instructions.

Q: How do I use the get_gold_price tool?

A: The get_gold_price tool takes three parameters: currency (string, default: “USD”), metal (string, default: “XAU”), and date (string, optional). See the documentation for examples.

Q: What format does the server return data in?

A: The server returns price data in JSON format, including timestamp, metal, currency, price, and unit.

Q: Can I use this server with UBOS?

A: Yes, the Metal Price MCP Server is designed to integrate seamlessly with UBOS.

Q: What is UBOS?

A: UBOS is a full-stack AI Agent Development Platform focused on bringing AI Agents to every business department. Our platform helps you orchestrate AI Agents, connect them with your enterprise data, build custom AI Agents with your LLM model and Multi-Agent Systems.

Q: Is there a license for this project?

A: Yes, this project is licensed under the MIT license. See the LICENSE file for details.

Q: What versions of Python are supported?

A: Python 3.7 and above are supported.

Q: What if I encounter issues using the server?

A: Please review the documentation carefully. If you still face issues, reach out to the UBOS support team for assistance.