Bitview MCP
The open Bitview MCP gives an agent Bitcoin data: blocks, mempool, mining, market and on-chain analytics, read only.
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Minimal access
Why this level
- Agent requests go to the public Bitview API and are visible to the service operator.
Install
- Works in
In your terminal, with SkillFoxx CLI
npx skillfoxx add mcp/bitview-mcpDetects the agents on your machine, shows the access level and pins the version.
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How we reviewMinimal accessThe tool runs nothing and makes no network calls.
- Agent requests go to the public Bitview API and are visible to the service operator.
This is third-party code. Review the repository files before installing.
What it does
Bitview turns a Bitcoin Core node into a local data platform for chain exploration, mempool and on-chain research. The `bitview_mcp` adapter in the Bitcoin Research Kit repository (the `crates/bitview_mcp` folder) is a stateless read-only MCP server whose tools are generated from OpenAPI operations and turn each call into a GET request to the Bitview REST API. The official hosted address `https://mcp.bitview.space/` works without an account or a key. A self-run instance starts with `cargo run -p bitview_mcp -- --api https://bitview.space --url https://mcp.bitview.space/ --name Bitview`, and all three options are required. The server caches nothing and keeps no sessions, caching is done by the Cloudflare layer in front. Data series identifiers are found with `/api/series/search?q=<topic>`.
Who it is for. Analysts and developers studying Bitcoin who want chain and market data through an agent.
Good fit when
- Get the current price from the on-chain oracle and the mempool state.
- Find a data series by topic (for example hashrate) and build a table for a period.
- Compare mining metrics by month and assemble a short report.
- Pull chain data into code through the generated JavaScript, Python or Rust clients.
Not a fit when
- Wallet operations, signing or sending transactions are needed: the server only reads data.
- A private Bitcoin Core node is needed: a self-hosted Bitview takes about 290 GiB and a node with the full chain.
- Trading signals are needed: the tool returns data and gives no recommendations.
Example request
Using Bitview, find the hashrate data series, show values for the last three months and briefly describe the trend.MCP
- Transport
- http
- Authentication
- not required
Limitations
The hosted server depends on the public bitview.space API. A self-hosted instance needs Linux or macOS, a Bitcoin Core node with RPC and full block files from genesis, about 290 GiB and 16 GB of RAM for a full sync. The data describes the network and market and is not financial advice. Tools are generated from OpenAPI operations and reflect the current set of API methods, so the list changes with releases. The server supports MCP protocol version 2026-07-28 and older clients may have limits.
How to disable. Remove the bitview entry from the MCP client config. The server is stateless and leaves no data on your side.
FAQ
Which address should I connect?
`https://mcp.bitview.space/`, which is Streamable HTTP and needs no sign-up or key.
Can the server send a transaction?
No, it is a read-only adapter: every call becomes a GET request to the REST API.
Can I run my own instance?
Yes, `bitviewd` installs with `cargo install --locked bitviewd` and needs a Bitcoin Core node with the full chain.
Are there clients for code?
Yes, for JavaScript and TypeScript, Python and Rust, plus a CLI.
Is registration needed for the Bitview API?
No, the hosted pages, API and MCP are open without an account or authentication.
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README in short
The repository README explains Bitview and the Bitcoin Research Kit, the package map, public endpoints (site, API, OpenAPI, MCP), self-hosting `bitviewd` and building on BRK. The `bitview_mcp` adapter README covers caching, running and generating the tool catalog.