How do I use Hindenrank MCP Server?

1. Click on "Install Server". 2. Wait a few minutes for the server to deploy. Once ready, it will show a "Started" state. 3. In the chat, type @ followed by the MCP server name and your instructions, e.g., "@Hindenrank MCP Server compare the risk ratings for Aave and Compound" 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.

hindenrank-mcp

MCP server for Hindenrank crypto risk ratings. Check protocol risk grades from Claude, Cursor, or any MCP-compatible client.

Quick Start

Add to your Claude Code or Cursor MCP config:

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "hindenrank": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": ["-y", "hindenrank-mcp"],
      "env": {
        "HINDENRANK_API_KEY": "your-key-here"
      }
    }
  }
}

The API key is optional. Without one, you get basic risk grades (500 requests/day). With a free key, you get value grades and filtering (2,000/day). Pro keys unlock full protocol data (50,000/day).

Get your API key at hindenrank.com/account.

Tools

`get_protocol_risk`

Look up the risk grade, top risks, and verdict for a protocol.

> "Is Aave safe to deposit into?"

Aave V3 (aave-v3)
Risk Grade: A- (14/100 — lower is safer)
TVL: $12.5B
Sector: Lending
Last Scanned: 2026-02-20

Top Risks:
  - Oracle dependency on Chainlink price feeds
  - Governance concentration in large token holders

Verdict: Well-established lending protocol with strong track record...

`search_protocols`

Find protocols by name when you don't know the exact slug.

> "Find lending protocols"

Found 8 protocol(s) matching "lending":
- Aave V3 (aave-v3) — Grade: A- (14/100) | TVL: $12.5B
- Compound V3 (compound-v3) — Grade: B+ (22/100) | TVL: $2.1B
...

`list_protocols`

List protocols with optional sector and grade filters.

> "Show me the safest DEX protocols"

Showing 5 of 42 protocols:
- Uniswap V3 — Grade: A (8/100) | TVL: $4.2B | DEX
- Curve Finance — Grade: A- (12/100) | TVL: $1.8B | DEX
...

`compare_protocols`

Compare 2-5 protocols side by side. Requires an API key (free tier is fine).

> "Compare Aave, Compound, and Morpho"

Protocol Comparison
═══════════════════

Aave V3 ✦ SAFEST
  Risk: A- (14/100) | TVL: $12.5B
  Key risks: oracle dependency, governance concentration

Compound V3
  Risk: B+ (22/100) | TVL: $2.1B
  Key risks: oracle dependency, liquidation cascades

Morpho Blue ⚠ RISKIEST
  Risk: B (28/100) | TVL: $890M
  Key risks: novel vault architecture, oracle dependency

Summary:
  Safest: Aave V3
  Riskiest: Morpho Blue
  Best Value: Morpho Blue

Environment Variables

Variable	Required	Description
`HINDENRANK_API_KEY`	No	API key for higher rate limits and more data
`HINDENRANK_BASE_URL`	No	Override API base URL (default: `https://hindenrank.com/api/v1`)