Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) about Shardeum MCP Server

Q: What is the Shardeum MCP Server? A: The Shardeum MCP (Model Context Protocol) Server is a tool that enables AI agents, developers, and applications to interact with the Shardeum blockchain through standardized RPC methods. It acts as a bridge, facilitating easy access to blockchain data.

Q: What is MCP (Model Context Protocol)? A: MCP is an open protocol that standardizes how applications provide context to LLMs (Large Language Models). It allows AI models to access external data sources and tools more easily.

Q: What are the key features of the Shardeum MCP Server? A: Key features include comprehensive RPC method support (Ethereum standard and Shardeum-specific), flexible blockchain querying, easy integration with AI assistants, blockchain connectivity, and detailed error handling.

Q: What Ethereum standard RPC methods are supported? A: The server supports methods for retrieving block information (eth_blockNumber, eth_getBlockByHash, eth_getBlockByNumber, eth_getBlockReceipts), transaction methods (eth_getTransactionCount, eth_getTransactionByHash, eth_getTransactionByBlockHashAndIndex, eth_getTransactionByBlockNumberAndIndex, eth_getTransactionReceipt), and account methods (eth_getBalance, eth_estimateGas, eth_chainId).

Q: What Shardeum-specific methods are supported? A: The server supports shardeum_getNodeList, shardeum_getNetworkAccount, and shardeum_getCycleInfo.

Q: What prerequisites are required to use the Shardeum MCP Server? A: You need Node.js 18.x or higher and a basic understanding of blockchain technologies.

Q: How do I connect the MCP Server with Cursor? A: Clone the repository, install dependencies, open Cursor, go to Cursor settings, scroll to “MCP,” add a new MCP server, and enter the configuration details with the path to index.js.

Q: What are some example queries I can use with the MCP Server? A: You can check the balance of an address (“What is the balance of 0x1234… on Shardeum?”) or explore transactions (“Show details for transaction 0x5678…”).

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

Q: How do I configure the server to use a different RPC endpoint? A: Set the rpcUrl constant in the server configuration to the desired RPC endpoint.

Q: What should I do if I encounter issues while using the server? A: Ensure Node.js 18.x is installed, check network connectivity, verify RPC endpoint accessibility, and update to the latest version.

Q: What networks are currently supported? A: Shardeum Local is currently supported. More networks are coming soon.

Q: What is UBOS and how does the MCP Server relate to it? A: UBOS is a full-stack AI Agent Development Platform. The Shardeum MCP Server is available on the UBOS Asset Marketplace, allowing UBOS users to easily integrate blockchain data into their AI agent workflows.