How to Use Coinex MCP Server with Bifrost
Official Coinex API. An MCP Server to interface with the CoinEx cryptocurrency exchange, enabling retrieve of market data, K-line data, order book depth, account balance queries, order placement and more.
[ MCP SERVER SUMMARY ]
Coinex MCP server summary
Official Coinex API. An MCP Server to interface with the CoinEx cryptocurrency exchange, enabling retrieve of market data, K-line data, order book depth, account balance queries, order placement and more. Connect Coinex through Bifrost MCP Gateway to centralize access control, virtual keys, and tool-call observability for your AI assistants.
| Property | Details |
|---|---|
| Company | Upstream maintainer |
| Connection type | Confirm upstream transport |
| Authentication | Varies by upstream server |
| Package or endpoint | See upstream documentation |
| Capabilities | Coinex tools over MCP, AI assistant connectivity, Governed tool access through Bifrost |
| Official documentation | Coinex MCP documentation |
Before you start
- Review the Coinex upstream documentation for its installation requirements
- Obtain any credentials required by the upstream service
- A running Bifrost MCP Gateway instance
What you can do with Coinex
- Official Coinex API. An MCP Server to interface with the CoinEx cryptocurrency exchange, enabling retrieve of market data, K-line data, order book depth, account balance queries, order placement and more.
- Expose Coinex tools to Claude, Cursor, and other MCP clients through one endpoint
- Apply virtual keys, tool allowlists, and audit logging at the gateway
[ HOW TO CONNECT ]
Connect Coinex to Bifrost in three steps
Install Bifrost
Start the gateway locally or deploy in your VPC.
npx -y @maximhq/bifrost
Add Coinex in MCP Gateway
Open MCP Gateway in the Bifrost dashboard, click New MCP Server, and select the transport documented by the upstream server. Or register via the API below.
• Confirm the transport, command or endpoint, and authentication requirements in the Coinex upstream documentation.
• Replace every placeholder in the example before sending the request.
Point clients at Bifrost /mcp
Configure Claude Desktop, Cursor, or Claude Code to use your Bifrost endpoint with a virtual key instead of connecting directly to Coinex.
{
"mcpServers": {
"bifrost": {
"url": "http://localhost:8080/mcp",
"headers": {
"Authorization": "Bearer vk_your_virtual_key"
}
}
}
}[ EXAMPLE CONFIG ]
Register Coinex via API
Add this MCP client with a POST to /api/mcp/client. See Connecting to MCP Servers for full options.
# For a remote HTTP or SSE server:
curl -X POST http://localhost:8080/api/mcp/client \
-H "Content-Type: application/json" \
-d '{
"name": "coinex",
"connection_type": "<http|sse>",
"connection_string": "<upstream MCP endpoint>",
"tools_to_execute": ["*"]
}'
# For a local STDIO server:
curl -X POST http://localhost:8080/api/mcp/client \
-H "Content-Type: application/json" \
-d '{
"name": "coinex",
"connection_type": "stdio",
"stdio_config": {
"command": "<upstream command>",
"args": ["<arg>"]
},
"tools_to_execute": ["*"]
}'[ WHY BIFROST ]
Run Coinex through one governed gateway
Access control
Virtual keys, RBAC, and tool allowlists per team or agent.
Cost governance
Attribute MCP tool spend alongside LLM usage in one view.
Observability
Log every tool call with latency, server, and virtual key metadata.
Credential isolation
Upstream secrets stay in the gateway — not on every laptop.
[ FAQ ]
Common questions
What does the Coinex MCP server do?
Official Coinex API. An MCP Server to interface with the CoinEx cryptocurrency exchange, enabling retrieve of market data, K-line data, order book depth, account balance queries, order placement and more. The exact tools available depend on the upstream server version and configuration.
How do I connect Coinex to Bifrost?
Check the upstream documentation to determine whether Coinex uses STDIO, Streamable HTTP, or SSE. Then add it as an MCP client in Bifrost using the corresponding command or endpoint.
Does Bifrost replace the Coinex MCP server?
No. Bifrost connects to Coinex as an upstream MCP client and adds a governed gateway between that server and your AI assistants.
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