# ๐ฑ Currency Converter App - START HERE
## ๐ Your Currency Converter is Ready!
A fully functional **TypeScript ChatGPT App** using the **Model Context Protocol SDK** for real-time currency conversion.
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## ๐ Quick Start (2 Steps)
### Step 1: Start Server
```bash
./start-currency.sh
```
### Step 2: Open Browser
```
http://localhost:3001
```
**Done!** ๐ No API key needed!
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## โจ What You Get
### ๐ฑ Currency Converter
- **Real-time conversion** between 160+ currencies
- **Auto-convert** as you type
- **Popular pairs** quick-access buttons
- **Swap** currencies with one click
- **No API key required** (free tier: 1500 req/month)
### ๐ Live Exchange Rates
- **Real-time rates** for major currencies
- **Auto-refresh** every 60 seconds
- **Base currency** selector
### ๐จ Beautiful UI
- **Dark mode** with gradient theme
- **Responsive design** works on all devices
- **Smooth animations** with Anime.js
- **Color-coded results** in success green
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## ๐ ๏ธ MCP Tools Available
### 1. `convertCurrency`
```javascript
await window.openai.callTool('convertCurrency', {
from: 'USD',
to: 'EUR',
amount: 100
});
// Returns: { from: 'USD', to: 'EUR', amount: 100, result: 92.50, rate: 0.925, ... }
```
### 2. `getSupportedCurrencies`
```javascript
await window.openai.callTool('getSupportedCurrencies', {});
// Returns: { currencies: {...}, count: 161 }
```
### 3. `getExchangeRates`
```javascript
await window.openai.callTool('getExchangeRates', { base: 'USD' });
// Returns: { base: 'USD', rates: {...}, timestamp: '...' }
```
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## ๐ก How It Works
1. **Page loads** โ Frontend auto-calls `window.openai.callTool('convertCurrency', ...)`
2. **MCP Server** receives request via Express
3. **Exchange Rate API** provides real-time rates
4. **Results displayed** in beautiful responsive tables
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## ๐ Expose with ngrok
**Terminal 1:**
```bash
./start-currency.sh
```
**Terminal 2:**
```bash
ngrok http 3001
```
Share the public URL!
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## ๐ Documentation
- **CURRENCY_QUICKSTART.md** - Quick start guide
- **CURRENCY_README.md** - Full documentation
- **APPS_OVERVIEW.md** - Compare with stock market app
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## ๐ฏ Popular Features
### Quick Conversions
One-click buttons for:
- USD โ EUR
- EUR โ USD
- GBP โ USD
- USD โ JPY
- USD โ CNY
- And more!
### Supported Currencies
160+ currencies including:
- ๐บ๐ธ USD - US Dollar
- ๐ช๐บ EUR - Euro
- ๐ฌ๐ง GBP - British Pound
- ๐ฏ๐ต JPY - Japanese Yen
- ๐ฆ๐บ AUD - Australian Dollar
- ๐จ๐ฆ CAD - Canadian Dollar
- ๐จ๐ญ CHF - Swiss Franc
- ๐จ๐ณ CNY - Chinese Yuan
- ๐ฎ๐ณ INR - Indian Rupee
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## ๐ง Optional: Unlimited Access
**Free tier:** 1500 requests/month (no key required)
**Upgrade to unlimited:**
1. Get free API key: https://www.exchangerate-api.com/
2. Set environment variable:
```bash
export EXCHANGE_RATE_API_KEY=your_key_here
```
3. Restart server
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## ๐ Files
```
MCPAddIn/
โโโ src/currency-server.ts # MCP server with 3 tools
โโโ public-currency/index.html # ChatGPT app frontend
โโโ start-currency.sh # Easy startup
โโโ CURRENCY_README.md # Full docs
โโโ CURRENCY_QUICKSTART.md # Quick guide
```
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## ๐จ UI Screenshot Preview
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โ ๐ฑ Currency Converter โ
โ Real-time exchange rates for 160+... โ
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โ Convert Currency โ
โ โ
โ From: [USD โผ] To: [EUR โผ] โ
โ Amount: [100] Result: 92.50 EUR โ
โ โ
โ [๐ Swap] [Convert] โ
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โ Exchange Rate: 0.925000 โ
โ 100.00 USD = 92.50 EUR โ
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โ Popular Conversions โ
โ [USDโEUR] [EURโUSD] [GBPโUSD] [USDโJPY]โ
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โ Live Exchange Rates (Base: USD) โ
โ EUR: 0.925 | 1 USD = 0.9250 EUR โ
โ GBP: 0.790 | 1 USD = 0.7900 GBP โ
โ JPY: 149.50 | 1 USD = 149.50 JPY โ
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## ๐ฅ Features Summary
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**3 MCP Tools** - convertCurrency, getSupportedCurrencies, getExchangeRates
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**Auto-load** - Calls `window.openai.callTool()` on page load
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**Real-time rates** - Up-to-date exchange rates
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**160+ currencies** - Comprehensive coverage
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**No API key** - Free tier works out of the box
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**Beautiful UI** - Dark mode with DaisyUI + Tailwind
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**Responsive** - Mobile-friendly design
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**Animations** - Smooth Anime.js transitions
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**Popular pairs** - Quick-access buttons
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**Live rates table** - Auto-refresh every 60s
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**Swap function** - Reverse conversion easily
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**TypeScript** - Type-safe code
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**Express** - Clean REST API
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**MCP SDK** - Standard protocol
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## ๐ Compare with Stock Market App
| Feature | Currency | Stock Market |
|---------|----------|--------------|
| **Port** | 3001 | 3000 |
| **API Key** | Optional | Required |
| **Tools** | 3 | 1 |
| **Free Tier** | 1500/mo | 5/min |
| **Startup** | ./start-currency.sh | ./start.sh |
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## ๐ช What's Next?
1. โ
App is running
2. ๐จ Customize the UI (edit `public-currency/index.html`)
3. ๐ ๏ธ Add more MCP tools (edit `src/currency-server.ts`)
4. ๐ Deploy to production
5. ๐ Add charts for historical rates
6. โญ Add favorite currency pairs
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## ๐ Troubleshooting
**Port in use?**
```bash
PORT=3002 ./start-currency.sh
```
**Dependencies missing?**
```bash
npm install
npm run build
```
**Rate limit?**
- Get free unlimited API key
- Or wait for monthly reset
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**Happy Converting! ๐ฑ**
Questions? Check **CURRENCY_README.md** for full documentation!