Frequently Asked Questions about the Solana Trading Server

Q: What is the Solana Trading Server? A: The Solana Trading Server is an MCP (Model Context Protocol) server that provides Solana token trading capabilities through the Jupiter DEX aggregator. It allows you to programmatically create wallets, check balances, get swap quotes, execute swaps, and track transactions.

Q: What is an MCP server and why do I need it? A: An MCP server acts as a bridge, allowing AI models to access and interact with external data sources and tools. In this case, it enables AI agents to interact with the Solana blockchain for trading purposes.

Q: What are the key features of the Solana Trading Server? A: Key features include wallet management (creation and import), token balance checks, swap quote retrieval, swap execution, transaction status tracking, and Docker-based deployment for 24/7 operation.

Q: How do I install the Solana Trading Server? A: You can install it locally using npm install, build the code with npm run build, and run the server with node build/index.js. Alternatively, you can deploy it using Docker Compose with the docker-compose up -d command.

Q: How do I create a new wallet using the server? A: Use the use_mcp_tool function with server_name: "solana-trading", tool_name: "create_wallet", and arguments: {}. The response will contain the public and private keys.

Q: Can I import an existing Solana wallet? A: Yes, use the use_mcp_tool function with server_name: "solana-trading", tool_name: "import_wallet", and provide your private key in the arguments.

Q: How do I check the balance of a specific token? A: Use the use_mcp_tool function with server_name: "solana-trading", tool_name: "get_token_balance", and provide the wallet address and token mint address in the arguments.

Q: How do I get a swap quote from Jupiter DEX? A: Use the use_mcp_tool function with server_name: "solana-trading", tool_name: "get_swap_quote", and provide the input and output token mints, amount, and desired slippage in the arguments.

Q: How do I execute a token swap? A: Use the use_mcp_tool function with server_name: "solana-trading", tool_name: "execute_swap", and provide the swap quote and wallet private key in the arguments.

Q: What are some example token mints for testing? A: Some common Solana tokens for testing include Wrapped SOL (So11111111111111111111111111111111111111112), USDC (EPjFWdd5AufqSSqeM2qN1xzybapC8G4wEGGkZwyTDt1v), BONK (DezXAZ8z7PnrnRJjz3wXBoRgixCa6xjnB7YaB1pPB263), and ORCA (orcaEKTdK7LKz57vaAYr9QeNsVEPfiu6QeMU1kektZE).

Q: How do I monitor the server’s status and logs? A: Use docker ps to check the server status and docker-compose logs -f to view real-time logs.

Q: How do I update the Solana Trading Server? A: Run git pull, then docker-compose down, followed by docker-compose up -d --build to update the server with the latest changes.

Q: What kind of errors can I expect, and how do I handle them? A: Common errors include invalid private keys, wallet addresses, or token mints, insufficient balance, failed transactions, and network errors. Check the server logs for detailed error information to diagnose and resolve the issues.

Q: How does the Solana Trading Server integrate with UBOS? A: The Solana Trading Server integrates seamlessly with the UBOS platform, allowing you to orchestrate AI Agents, connect with enterprise data, build custom AI Agents, and create Multi-Agent Systems, all within a centralized and secure environment.