Katana MCP Server

A Model Context Protocol (MCP) server for interacting with the Katana network, providing seamless cross-chain bridging, DeFi operations, and Yearn vault management through AI assistants.

Features

Cross-Chain Bridging

• Bridge assets from Ethereum, Polygon, Arbitrum, and Base to Katana

• Automatic deposit address generation

• Support for major tokens (USDC, USDT, ETH, DAI, etc.)

SushiSwap Integration

• Get real-time swap quotes

• Execute token swaps with customizable slippage

• Support for all major tokens on Katana

Yearn Vault Management

• Deposit into yield-generating vaults

• Withdraw from vault positions

• View vault performance and user positions

Portfolio Management

• Check token balances across all assets

• Track Yearn vault positions

• Monitor transaction history

Related MCP server: Universal Crypto MCP

Supported Networks

Supported Tokens

Katana Native Tokens

• ETH - Ethereum

• USDC - USD Coin

• USDT - Tether USD

• WBTC - Wrapped Bitcoin

• AUSD - Aave USD

• USDS - USDS Stablecoin

Yearn Vaults Available

• yvUSDC - USDC Vault

• yvETH - ETH Vault

• yvUSDT - USDT Vault

• yvWBTC - WBTC Vault

• yvAUSD - AUSD Vault

Installation

Prerequisites

• Node.js 18.0.0 or higher

• npm or pnpm package manager

• A wallet private key with funds on supported networks

MCP Configuration

Add this server to your MCP-compatible AI assistant (like Claude Desktop):

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "katana-mcp": {
      "command": "npx",
        "args": ["katana-mcp"],
      "env": {
        "WALLET_PRIVATE_KEY": "your_private_key_here"
      }
    }
  }
}

Available Tools

Bridge Assets

Tool: bridgeAssets

Bridge tokens from supported chains to Katana network.

Parameters:

• asset (string): Token symbol (e.g., 'USDC', 'ETH')

• chain (string): Source chain ('ethereum', 'polygon', 'arbitrum', 'base')

• amount (string): Amount to bridge (e.g., '100')

Example Usage:

Bridge 100 USDC from Ethereum to Katana

Get Token Balances

Tool: getTokenBalances

Check your token balances on Katana network.

Parameters:

• walletAddress (optional): Wallet address to check

Example Usage:

Show my token balances on Katana

Yearn Vault Operations

Get Vault Information

Tool: getYearnVaultInfo

Get detailed information about available Yearn vaults.

Example Usage:

Show me all available Yearn vaults on Katana

Deposit to Vault

Tool: depositToYearnVault

Deposit tokens into yield-generating vaults.

Parameters:

• token (string): Token to deposit ('USDC', 'ETH', etc.)

• amount (string): Amount to deposit

• vaultTarget (string): Target vault ('USDC', 'ETH', 'WBTC', 'USDT', 'AUSD')

Example Usage:

Deposit 1000 USDC into the USDC vault

Withdraw from Vault

Tool: withdrawFromYearnVault

Withdraw tokens from vault positions.

Parameters:

• vaultAddress (string): Vault contract address

• amount (string): Amount to withdraw

• withdrawType (string): 'assets' or 'shares'

Get Vault Positions

Tool: getUserYearnPositions

View your current vault positions and yields.

Example Usage:

Show my Yearn vault positions

SushiSwap Integration

Get Swap Quote

Tool: getSushiQuote

Get a quote for token swaps on SushiSwap.

Parameters:

• tokenIn (string): Input token

• tokenOut (string): Output token

• amount (string): Amount to swap

• maxSlippage (number): Maximum slippage percentage

Example Usage:

Get a quote to swap 1 ETH for USDC with 0.5% slippage

Execute Swap

Tool: executeSushiSwap

Execute a token swap on SushiSwap.

Parameters:

• tokenIn (string): Input token

• tokenOut (string): Output token

• amount (string): Amount to swap

• maxSlippage (number): Maximum slippage percentage

Example Usage:

Swap 0.1 ETH for USDC with 2% slippage tolerance

Error Handling

The server includes comprehensive error handling for common issues:

• Insufficient Balance: Clear messages about available vs required amounts

• Network Issues: Automatic retry logic and helpful troubleshooting

• Slippage Protection: Configurable slippage tolerance with sensible defaults

• Gas Estimation: Automatic gas limit calculation with safety margins

Security Features

• Private Key Management: Secure environment variable handling

• Transaction Simulation: Pre-execution validation to prevent failed transactions

• Allowance Optimization: Efficient token approval management

• Slippage Protection: Configurable MEV protection

Local Setup

1. Clone the repository

git clone https://github.com/yourusername/katana-mcp-server.git
cd katana-mcp-server

2. Install dependencies

pnpm install

3. Environment Configuration Create a .env file in the root directory:

WALLET_PRIVATE_KEY=your_private_key_here

⚠️ Security Warning: Never commit your private key to version control. Keep your .env file secure and private.

4. Build the project

pnpm run build
# or
npm run build

5. Start the server

pnpm run start
# or
npm run start

Project Structure

katana-mcp-server/
├── index.ts              # Main server implementation
├── dist/                 # Compiled JavaScript
├── package.json          # Dependencies and scripts
├── tsconfig.json         # TypeScript configuration
└── README.md            

Contributing

We welcome contributions! Please see our contributing guidelines:

1. Fork the repository

2. Create a feature branch (git checkout -b feature/amazing-feature)

3. Commit your changes (git commit -m 'Add amazing feature')

4. Push to the branch (git push origin feature/amazing-feature)

5. Open a Pull Request

Troubleshooting

Common Issues

"WALLET_PRIVATE_KEY not found"

• Ensure your .env file contains your private key

• Verify the environment variable is correctly set

"Insufficient balance" errors

• Check your token balance on the source chain

• Ensure you have enough for gas fees

• Verify minimum deposit requirements are met

Transaction failures

• Try increasing slippage tolerance

• Check network congestion

• Ensure sufficient gas token balance

Bridge issues

• Verify the token is supported on the source chain

• Check minimum deposit amounts

• Ensure wallet has sufficient balance

Getting Help

• Issues: Open an issue on GitHub with detailed error messages

• Discussions: Use GitHub Discussions for questions and feature requests

• Documentation: Check this README and inline code comments