Tracey MCP Quick Start Guide

Get up and running with Tracey's XDC blockchain tools in under 5 minutes.

Written by Abilash S
Last updated 5 days ago

What You'll Get#

Real XDC blockchain data - Live prices, balances, transactions
Wallet connectivity - Connect and use your MetaMask wallet
DeFi tools - DEX comparisons, swap simulation, arbitrage finder
Smart contracts - Generate and deploy contracts
Market insights - News, events, and trading opportunities

30-Second Setup with No Code#

For Claude Users

  1. Go to Claude Settings → Connectors → Add custom connector
  2. Add the following:
    • Name: Tracey XDC
    • URL:
      Terminal
      https://mcp.tracey.dev/sse
  3. Click Add
  4. Test: Ask "What XDC blockchain tools do you have?"

For Cursor Users

Quick Install - Click the button below to automatically install:

Add to Cursor

Manual Setup:

  1. Press Cmd+Shift+P → "Open MCP settings"
  2. Add to
    Terminal
    mcp.json
    :
Terminal
{
  "mcpServers": {
    "tracey": {
      "url": "https://mcp.tracey.dev/sse"
    }
  }
}
  1. Test: Ask "Check current XDC price"

For Windsurf Users

Install Tracey MCP in Windsurf

  1. Open Windsurf IDE
  2. Go to Settings > Tools > Windsurf Settings
  3. Click Add Server or View Raw Config
  4. Add this configuration to your
    Terminal
    mcp_config.json
    :
Terminal
{
  "mcpServers": {
    "tracey-mcp": {
      "url": "https://mcp.tracey.dev/sse"
    }
  }
}

First Commands to Try#

1. Check XDC Price

Terminal
"What's the current XDC price in USD?"

Expected: Real-time price with 24h change and market data

2. Network Status

Terminal
"Show me XDC network information"

Expected: Network stats, validators, current block info

3. Connect Wallet (Optional)

Terminal
"Connect my MetaMask wallet"

Expected: Instructions and connection link

4. Market Analysis

Terminal
"Find arbitrage opportunities on XDC DEXs"

Expected: Real arbitrage opportunities with profit calculations

5. Latest News

Terminal
"Get the latest XDC and DeFi news"

Expected: Recent crypto news from multiple sources

Essential Tools Overview#

ToolPurposeAuthentication
Terminal
get_xdc_price
Live XDC price dataNone
Terminal
xdc_network_info
Network statisticsNone
Terminal
connect_metamask
Wallet connectionNone
Terminal
check_xdc_balance
Check wallet balanceNone
Terminal
dex_price_checker
Compare DEX pricesOptional
Terminal
news_aggregator
Crypto news feedOptional
Terminal
arbitrage_finder
Find profit opportunitiesOptional
Terminal
swap_simulator
Simulate token swapsOptional

Pro Tips#

🎯 Be Specific

Good: "Use get_xdc_price to check current price"
Better: "Get XDC price in EUR with 24h change"

🔗 Chain Commands

Terminal
"Connect MetaMask, then check my XDC balance and show current price"

🛡️ Use Session Isolation

Terminal
"Connect MetaMask with client_id='my-laptop'"

This prevents wallet sharing on shared computers.

📊 Combine Tools

Terminal
"Check XDC price, find best DEX rates, and simulate a 100 XDC swap"

Authentication (Optional)#

For enhanced features, get an auth token:

  1. Visit: https://connector.tracey.dev/auth
  2. Complete authentication
  3. Copy your token
  4. Use in commands:
    Terminal
    "Check portfolio with auth_token='your-token'"

Benefits:

  • Higher rate limits
  • Premium market data
  • Advanced portfolio analysis
  • Priority support

Common Use Cases#

DeFi Trader

  1. "Get XDC price and market data"
  2. "Compare WXDC prices across all DEXs"
  3. "Find profitable arbitrage opportunities"
  4. "Simulate a 1000 XDC to USDT swap"

Portfolio Manager

  1. "Connect my MetaMask wallet"
  2. "Show my complete token portfolio"
  3. "Check my recent transaction history"
  4. "Calculate gas fees for transfers"

Developer

  1. "Show available smart contract templates"
  2. "Create an ERC20 token contract"
  3. "Get contract information for address 0x..."
  4. "Check XDC network status for deployment"

Researcher

  1. "Get latest XDC ecosystem news"
  2. "Show upcoming crypto events this week"
  3. "Analyze XDC network statistics"
  4. "Compare XDC with other blockchain metrics"

Troubleshooting Quick Fixes#

Connection Issues

  • Verify URL:
    Terminal
    https://mcp.tracey.dev/sse
    (note the
    Terminal
    /sse
    )
  • Restart your AI tool after adding the server
  • Check internet connection

Tools Not Working

  • Ask explicitly: "Use the get_xdc_price tool"
  • Verify MCP server is connected: "What MCP tools are available?"
  • Try simpler commands first

Wallet Issues

  • Ensure MetaMask is installed and unlocked
  • Make sure you're on XDC Network (Chain ID: 50)
  • Use
    Terminal
    client_id
    for session isolation

Getting Help#

What's Next?#

Once you're comfortable with basic tools:

  1. Explore DeFi Features: Arbitrage, swaps, portfolio analysis
  2. Smart Contract Development: Use templates and deployment tools
  3. Advanced Trading: Combine multiple tools for complex strategies
  4. Build Automations: Create custom workflows with AI assistance

🚀 Ready to start? Add the MCP server and try your first command!

The AI will handle all the technical details - you just ask for what you need in plain English.