Colosseum Copilot
Enables searching and analyzing over 5,400 Solana hackathon projects and 84,000 crypto archive documents to validate startup ideas and research the ecosystem.
Click on "Deploy Server".
Wait a few minutes for the server to deploy. Once ready, it will show a "Started" state.
In the chat, type
@followed by the MCP server name and your instructions, e.g., "@Colosseum CopilotFind Solana hackathon projects building gasless transaction tools"
That's it! The server will respond to your query, and you can continue using it as needed.
Here is a step-by-step guide with screenshots.
Colosseum Copilot MCP Server
MCP server that brings Colosseum Copilot to Cursor - search 5,400+ Solana hackathon projects and 84,000+ crypto archive documents to validate startup ideas and research the ecosystem.
Quick Start
1. Get API Token
Get free PAT at arena.colosseum.org/copilot
2. Choose Installation Method
Option A: Run from GitHub (Easiest)
Add to Cursor MCP settings:
{
"mcpServers": {
"colosseum-copilot": {
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"github:securecheckio/colosseum-copilot-mcp"
],
"env": {
"COLOSSEUM_COPILOT_PAT": "your-token-here"
}
}
}
}Option B: Run from Local Clone
git clone https://github.com/securecheckio/colosseum-copilot-mcp.git
cd colosseum-copilot-mcp
npm installAdd to Cursor MCP settings:
{
"mcpServers": {
"colosseum-copilot": {
"command": "node",
"args": ["/absolute/path/to/colosseum-copilot-mcp/index.js"],
"env": {
"COLOSSEUM_COPILOT_PAT": "your-token-here"
}
}
}
}3. Restart Cursor
Related MCP server: devpost-mcp-server
Usage
The MCP server includes a Deep Dive Guide resource that teaches the AI how to orchestrate tools for comprehensive research workflows. The AI will automatically read this when needed.
Ask your Cursor AI:
Find Solana projects working on gasless transactions
Has anyone built a privacy-preserving stablecoin wallet?
Search for research papers about prediction markets
What were the most popular problem domains in Breakout hackathon?
Compare tech stacks used by winners vs non-winnersFor deep research, trigger the full workflow:
Vet this idea: [your startup idea]
Deep dive on DeFi lending in Solana
Should I build a privacy-preserving stablecoin wallet?
Validate this: cross-border payment system with stablecoinsThe AI will automatically orchestrate multiple tools following the 8-step deep dive process.
What's Included
Resources
Deep Dive Guide (
colosseum://deep-dive-guide) - Complete workflow orchestration guide that teaches the AI how to conduct comprehensive research using the tools below
Tools (11 total)
Tool | Description |
| Check API connection |
| Search 5,400+ hackathon projects |
| Search 84,000+ archive documents |
| Get full project details |
| Read archive document content |
| Get available filters/hackathons |
| Analyze project cohorts |
| Compare two cohorts |
| Get project cluster info |
| Suggest archive source |
| Submit feedback |
What It Does
Honest Competition Check - Tells you immediately if someone already built your idea
Gap Classification - Full gap, partial gap, or false gap
Evidence-Based - Every answer backed by real data, no speculation
Deep Archive Access - Cypherpunk literature, Satoshi's emails, Nick Szabo essays, protocol docs, investor research, Solana Breakpoint transcripts
Troubleshooting
401 Error: PAT expired/invalid - get new one at arena.colosseum.org/copilot
Tools not showing: Restart Cursor, check MCP config path, verify PAT is set
Build fails: Requires Node.js 18+
Resources
License
MIT
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