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 3 months 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

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30-Second Setup with No Code

Click here to add Tracey MCP directly to Cursor

For Claude Users

  1. Go to Claude Settings → Connectors → Add custom connector

  2. Name: Tracey XDC

  3. URL: https://mcp.tracey.dev/sse

  4. Click Add

  5. Test: Ask "What XDC blockchain tools do you have?"

For Cursor Users

  1. Press Cmd+Shift+P → "Open MCP settings"

  2. Add to mcp.json:

{ "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 mcp_config.json:

```json
{
 "mcpServers": {
 "tracey-mcp": {
 "url": "[https://mcp.tracey.dev/sse](https://mcp.tracey.dev/sse)"
 }
 }
}

First Commands to Try

1. Check XDC Price

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

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

2. Network Status

"Show me XDC network information"

Expected: Network stats, validators, current block info

3. Connect Wallet (Optional)

"Connect my MetaMask wallet"

Expected: Instructions and connection link

4. Market Analysis

"Find arbitrage opportunities on XDC DEXs"

Expected: Real arbitrage opportunities with profit calculations

5. Latest News

"Get the latest XDC and DeFi news"

Expected: Recent crypto news from multiple sources

Essential Tools Overview

ToolPurposeAuthentication

get_xdc_price

Live XDC price data

None

xdc_network_info

Network statistics

None

connect_metamask

Wallet connection

None

check_xdc_balance

Check wallet balance

None

dex_price_checker

Compare DEX prices

Optional

news_aggregator

Crypto news feed

Optional

arbitrage_finder

Find profit opportunities

Optional

swap_simulator

Simulate token swaps

Optional

Pro Tips

🎯 Be Specific

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

🔗 Chain Commands

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

🛡️ Use Session Isolation

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

This prevents wallet sharing on shared computers.

📊 Combine Tools

"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: "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: https://mcp.tracey.dev/sse (note the /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 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.