Blockscout MCP Server

An MCP server implementation that provides a standardized interaction interface for the Blockscout API, supporting various blockchain data query functions.

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update time : 2025-04-28

What is the Blockscout MCP Server?

The Blockscout MCP Server is a middleware service that bridges AI models and blockchain data. Through the standardized Model Context Protocol (MCP), developers can easily enable AI models to query and analyze various data on the blockchain without delving into the details of the underlying API.

How to use the Blockscout MCP Server?

You can use this service through a simple command-line tool or by integrating it into the Cursor development environment. After installation, configure the target Blockscout API endpoint to start querying blockchain data.

Use Cases

Suitable for scenarios such as AI application development requiring blockchain data, data analysis dashboards, and smart contract monitoring systems. Particularly suitable for developers who need real-time blockchain data but do not want to deal with the complexity of the API.

Main Features

Block Data QueryObtain basic blockchain data such as block information, transaction lists, and block heights.

Transaction DetailsQuery complete transaction data such as transaction details, internal transactions, logs, and status changes.

Address AnalysisObtain address-related data such as address balance, transaction history, token holdings, and NFT collections.

Token InformationQuery ERC20/ERC721 token data such as token details, holder lists, and transfer records.

Blockchain SearchSupports comprehensive search functions for transactions, addresses, blocks, and tokens.

Advantages and Limitations

Advantages

Standardized interface: Unifies the API access methods of different blockchains.

Simplified development: AI developers do not need to learn complex blockchain APIs.

Comprehensive functionality: Covers all major functions of the Blockscout API.

Easy integration: Provides simple command-line and development environment integration solutions.

Limitations

Depends on the Blockscout API: Functionality is limited by the capabilities of the underlying API.

Performance limitations: Response speed depends on network connection and API server performance.

Requires configuration: API endpoints need to be correctly set up before use.

How to Use

Installation Preparation

Ensure that Node.js (v16 or higher) and npm are installed on the system.

Install the Service

Clone the repository, install dependencies, and then globally install the service.

Configure the API Endpoint

Set an environment variable to specify the Blockscout API address.

Integrate into Cursor

Add the service configuration to the MCP configuration in Cursor.

Usage Examples

Monitor Address ActivityRegularly check the transaction activity of a specific address for security monitoring or user behavior analysis.

Token AnalysisAnalyze the holder distribution and transaction patterns of a token.

Block Data StatisticsCalculate statistical information of block data within a specific time period.

Frequently Asked Questions

What kind of technical background is required to use this service?

Which blockchain networks are supported?

Are there any query limitations?

How to obtain the API endpoint URL?

What is the data update delay?

Related Resources

Blockscout Official Documentation

Official documentation for the Blockscout blockchain browser.

MCP Protocol Description

Official description of the Model Context Protocol.

GitHub Repository

Project source code and issue tracking.

Installation Video Tutorial

Video guide for step-by-step installation and configuration.

🚀 Blockscout MCP Server

This is an implementation of the Model Context Protocol (MCP) server designed to interface with the Blockscout API. It provides AI models with a standardized interface to interact with the Blockscout API.

🚀 Quick Start

This Blockscout MCP server enables seamless interaction between AI models and the Blockscout API. Below are the steps to get it up and running.

✨ Features

Supports any Blockscout API endpoint.
Retrieves the current block number.
Checks account balances.
Views transaction counts (non-ces).
Retrieves block information.
Gets transaction details.
Invokes smart contracts.

📦 Installation

Prerequisites

Node.js (v16 or higher)
npm (Node Package Manager)

Steps

Clone the repository:

git clone <repository-url>
cd blockscout-mcp

Install dependencies:

npm install

Build the project:

npm run build

Install globally:

npm install -g .

This global installation makes the blockscout-mcp command available system-wide, which is necessary for Cursor to find and execute the MCP server.

📚 Documentation

Configuration

The server uses the following environment variables:

BLOCKSCOUT_API_URL: The URL of the Blockscout API endpoint to connect to (e.g., 'https://mainnet.game7.io/api' or 'https://testnet.game7.io/api')

Cursor MCP Configuration

Add the following content to your Cursor's mcp.json file (Settings > MCP > Add New Global Server):

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "blockscout-mcp": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": ["-y", "blockscout-mcp"],
      "env": {
        "BLOCKSCOUT_API_URL": "YOUR_API_ENDPOINT"
      }
    }
  } 
}