BTC Watch FAQs

Question 1

What is BTC Watch?

Accepted Answer

BTC Watch is a Model Context Protocol (MCP) server that provides Claude AI with real-time Bitcoin price and market data, allowing you to ask Claude about current Bitcoin statistics.

Question 2

What data does BTC Watch provide?

Accepted Answer

BTC Watch returns the current Bitcoin price in USD, the 24-hour change percentage, and the market capitalization.

Question 3

How do I integrate BTC Watch with Claude Desktop?

Accepted Answer

You need to modify the Claude Desktop configuration file (claude_desktop_config.json) and add a configuration block for the 'btc' server, specifying the command and arguments needed to run the BTC Watch server.

Question 4

Do I need an API key to use BTC Watch?

Accepted Answer

While not strictly required, it's recommended to use a CoinMarketCap API key for optimal performance. If you don't have one, the tool automatically uses the CoinGecko API as a fallback.

Question 5

What APIs does BTC Watch use for data?

Accepted Answer

BTC Watch primarily uses the CoinMarketCap API. If a CoinMarketCap API key is not provided, it automatically falls back to the CoinGecko API.

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