Stacks MCP Server

A Model Context Protocol (MCP) server that enables Claude Desktop to interact with the Stacks blockchain. Manage your wallet, trade tokens, stack STX, and track your portfolio—all through natural conversation.

Note: This is an MVP (Minimum Viable Product) release. Some features use mock data and are being actively developed. See Limitations for details.

Features

Wallet Management

• Create new wallets with secure encryption (AES-256-GCM)

• Import existing wallets from mnemonic or private key

• View balances for STX and tokens

• Encrypted keystore with password protection

Market Data & Trading

• Get real-time token prices

• View trending tokens and liquidity pools

• Get DEX swap quotes (Alex, Velar, Bitflow)

• Execute token swaps with slippage protection

• Add/remove liquidity from pools

Stacking (PoX)

• Check current cycle and stacking info

• View your stacking status and rewards

• Stack STX to earn Bitcoin rewards

• Delegate to stacking pools

Portfolio Management

• Comprehensive portfolio summary

• Transaction history

• Portfolio value tracking over time

• P&L calculations

Installation

Prerequisites

• Node.js 18 or higher

• Claude Desktop app (Download)

Quick Start

Option 1: Install from npm (when published)

Option 2: Build from source (recommended for now)

1. Clone the repository:

2. Install dependencies:

3. Build the project:

4. Note the absolute path to your dist/index.js file - you'll need this for configuration.

   • On macOS/Linux: Run pwd in the project directory, then append /dist/index.js

   • On Windows: Run cd in the project directory, then append \dist\index.js

Configuration

1. Configure Claude Desktop

Add the MCP server to your Claude Desktop configuration file.

Configuration file location:

• macOS: ~/Library/Application Support/Claude/claude_desktop_config.json

• Windows: %APPDATA%\Claude\claude_desktop_config.json

Create the file if it doesn't exist, or edit it to add the stacks MCP server.

If installed via npm:

If built from source:

macOS/Linux:

Windows:

Important: Replace /absolute/path/to/stacksagent-mcp with the actual path where you cloned the repository.

Example paths:

• macOS: /Users/yourname/Projects/stacksagent-mcp/dist/index.js

• Linux: /home/yourname/projects/stacksagent-mcp/dist/index.js

• Windows: C:\\Users\\YourName\\Projects\\stacksagent-mcp\\dist\\index.js

2. Restart Claude Desktop

After editing the configuration file:

1. Completely quit Claude Desktop (not just close the window)

2. Restart Claude Desktop

3. The MCP server should now be available

You can verify it's working by asking Claude: "What Stacks blockchain tools do you have available?"

3. Server Configuration (Optional)

The server creates a config file at ~/.stacks-mcp/config.json on first run. You can customize:

Usage

First Time Setup

After installing and configuring the MCP server:

1. Restart Claude Desktop completely (quit and reopen)

2. Start a new conversation with Claude

3. Verify the tools are available by asking:

   What Stacks blockchain tools do you have access to?

4. Create or import a wallet to start using the features

Security First

⚠️ Important: Your wallet and private keys are stored locally on your machine in encrypted format at ~/.stacks-mcp/wallet.enc.

Before creating a wallet:

• Choose a strong password (store it in a password manager)

• You'll receive a 24-word mnemonic phrase - write it down and store it securely offline

• Never share your mnemonic or private key with anyone

• The wallet auto-locks after 15 minutes of inactivity

Example Conversations

Create a New Wallet

Check Balance

Get a Swap Quote

Execute a Swap

Check Stacking Info

View Portfolio

Available Tools

Wallet Tools

• wallet_create - Create a new wallet

• wallet_import - Import wallet from mnemonic/private key

• wallet_unlock - Unlock wallet with password

• wallet_lock - Lock wallet

• wallet_get_address - Get current wallet address

• wallet_get_balance - Get STX and token balances

• wallet_status - Check if wallet exists and is unlocked

Market & DEX Tools

• market_get_price - Get token price in USD

• market_get_tokens - List trending/new tokens

• market_get_pools - Get liquidity pools with APY

• dex_quote - Get swap quote

• dex_swap - Execute token swap

• dex_add_liquidity - Add liquidity to pool

• dex_remove_liquidity - Remove liquidity from pool

Stacking Tools

• stacking_get_info - Get current PoX cycle info

• stacking_get_status - Check stacking status

• stacking_stack - Stack STX for rewards

• stacking_delegate - Delegate to stacking pool

Portfolio Tools

• portfolio_summary - Get portfolio summary

• portfolio_transactions - View transaction history

• portfolio_history - Get portfolio value over time

Security

Key Storage

• Private keys are encrypted using scrypt + AES-256-GCM

• Keys never leave your local machine

• Encrypted keystore stored at ~/.stacks-mcp/wallet.enc

Transaction Safety

• All write operations require wallet to be unlocked

• Configurable transaction limits

• Slippage protection on swaps

• Post-conditions ensure transaction safety

Best Practices

1. Use a strong password for your wallet

2. Backup your mnemonic phrase securely

3. Never share your mnemonic or private key

4. Lock your wallet when not in use

5. Review transaction details before confirming

Development

Project Structure

Build

Development Mode

Testing

Limitations (MVP)

This is an MVP release. Some features are not yet fully implemented:

1. DEX Integration: Currently uses mock quotes. Full Alex/Velar/Bitflow integration coming soon.

2. Stacking: Core stacking contract calls need implementation.

3. Price Data: Limited to major tokens.

4. Multi-wallet: Only supports single wallet currently.

5. Hardware Wallets: Not yet supported.

Roadmap

Phase 2

• Full DEX API integration (Alex, Velar, Bitflow)

• Complete stacking contract implementation

• Multi-wallet support

• Enhanced portfolio tracking

• LP position management

Phase 3

• Lending/borrowing (Zest, Granite)

• sBTC operations

• Hardware wallet support

• Automated strategies

• Price alerts

Troubleshooting

Claude Desktop doesn't see the tools

1. Check that claude_desktop_config.json is valid JSON

2. Restart Claude Desktop completely

3. Check logs: ~/Library/Logs/Claude/mcp*.log (macOS)

"Wallet is locked" error

You need to unlock your wallet first:

Transaction fails

1. Check your STX balance is sufficient

2. Verify slippage tolerance isn't too low

3. Ensure the token pair has liquidity

4. Try again after a few minutes

Price data unavailable

Some tokens may not have price data available yet. Major tokens (STX, WELSH, USDA, sBTC) are supported.

Publishing to npm (For Maintainers)

If you want to publish this package to npm:

1. Update package.json with your details:

   • Set author field

   • Update repository field

   • Ensure version is correct

2. Create an npm account at npmjs.com

3. Login to npm:

4. Publish the package:

5. Users can then install via:

Contributing

Contributions are welcome! Please:

1. Fork the repository

2. Create a feature branch

3. Make your changes

4. Add tests (when test infrastructure is ready)

5. Submit a pull request

Please ensure your code:

• Follows the existing code style

• Includes appropriate error handling

• Doesn't expose private keys or sensitive data

• Works on macOS, Windows, and Linux

License

MIT License - see LICENSE file for details

Disclaimer

This software is provided "as is" without warranty. Use at your own risk. Always verify transactions before confirming. Never share your private keys or mnemonic phrase.

Support

• GitHub Issues: Report bugs and feature requests on the GitHub repository

• Stacks Documentation: https://docs.stacks.co

• MCP Protocol: https://modelcontextprotocol.io

• Stacks Discord: https://discord.gg/stacks

Acknowledgments

Built with:

• Model Context Protocol by Anthropic

• Stacks.js by Hiro Systems

• Stacks Blockchain

Made with ❤️ for the Stacks community