Etherscan Tools FAQs

Question 1

What is Etherscan Tools?

Accepted Answer

Etherscan Tools is an MCP (Model Context Protocol) server that provides access to Ethereum blockchain data via the Etherscan API. It allows you to easily integrate Ethereum data into applications and workflows.

Question 2

What features are included in Etherscan Tools?

Accepted Answer

Key features include checking ETH balances, viewing transaction history, tracking ERC20 token transfers, fetching smart contract ABIs, monitoring current gas prices, and resolving Ethereum addresses to ENS names.

Question 3

How do I get started with Etherscan Tools?

Accepted Answer

You'll need Node.js, an Etherscan API key, and to follow the installation steps in the README, which include cloning the repository, installing dependencies, setting up environment variables, and building the project.

Question 4

How can I use Etherscan Tools with Claude Desktop?

Accepted Answer

Start the server, then add a new server configuration in Claude Desktop's settings, specifying 'stdio' as the transport and the path to the built index.js file as the command. Example config provided in the README.

Question 5

What is MCP (Model Context Protocol)?

Accepted Answer

MCP is a protocol that facilitates communication between different software models or agents, allowing them to share data and context. In this case, Etherscan Tools uses MCP to provide data to clients like Claude Desktop.

Question 6

What features does Etherscan Tools offer?

Accepted Answer

Key features include checking ETH balances for any Ethereum address, viewing recent transactions with detailed information, tracking ERC20 token transfers, fetching smart contract ABIs, monitoring current gas prices, and resolving Ethereum addresses to ENS names.

Question 7

How do I use Etherscan Tools with Claude Desktop?

Accepted Answer

Add the server in Claude Desktop settings, specifying the name, transport (stdio), and command to run the server (e.g., 'node /path/to/mcp-etherscan-server/build/index.js'). You can then use commands to interact with the Ethereum blockchain.

Question 8

What is Model Context Protocol (MCP)?

Accepted Answer

MCP (Model Context Protocol) is a protocol used to expose the Etherscan Tools as endpoints that can be called by compatible clients like Claude Desktop to interact with Ethereum blockchain data.

Question 9

How do I install and run Etherscan Tools?

Accepted Answer

First, clone the repository, install dependencies using 'npm install', create a '.env' file with your Etherscan API key, build the project using 'npm run build', and then start the server with 'npm start'.

Question 10

What is Etherscan Tools?

Accepted Answer

Etherscan Tools is an MCP server providing access to Ethereum blockchain data via the Etherscan API. It allows you to check ETH balances, view transaction history, track ERC20 transfers, fetch contract ABIs, monitor gas prices, and resolve ENS names.

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