search_crypto_coins
Search cryptocurrencies by name, symbol, or keyword to find coin IDs for portfolio creation and analysis using CoinGecko data.
Instructions
Search for cryptocurrencies on CoinGecko.
Find coins by name, symbol, or keyword. Useful for discovering coin IDs to use with create_portfolio.
Args: query: Search query (e.g., 'bitcoin', 'defi', 'layer 2').
Returns: Dictionary containing: - coins: List of matching coins (id, name, symbol, market_cap_rank) - count: Number of results - fetched_at: ISO timestamp
Example:
# Search for DeFi coins
result = search_crypto_coins(query="defi")
for coin in result['coins']:
print(f"{coin['name']} ({coin['symbol']}) - Rank: {coin['market_cap_rank']}")
Input Schema
TableJSON Schema
| Name | Required | Description | Default |
|---|---|---|---|
| query | Yes |