CCXT vs Goldbean
A side-by-side look at the CCXT and Goldbean MCP servers: transport, auth, tools, quality signals, and the config to install either one in Claude, Cursor, Windsurf or VS Code.
Verdict: choose CCXT for finance & fintech work; choose Goldbean for finance & fintech as a local process. You can also run both side by side in one mcpServers block.
Which MCP server should you choose?
Choose CCXT when
- You need dedicated capabilities in the Finance & Fintech domain.
- You want tools like
list_exchanges, describe_exchange, describe_method.
Choose Goldbean when
- You need dedicated capabilities in the Finance & Fintech domain.
- You prefer a local stdio subprocess transport.
- Its auth model fits you: other.
- You want tools like
fetch, get_balance, list_accounts.
Feature & specification comparison
Rows where the two servers differ are marked.
| Spec | ||
|---|---|---|
| Category | Finance & Fintech | Finance & Fintech |
| Quality signal | 60/100 · Good | 63/100 · Good |
| Install command | Not confirmed yet | Confirmed |
| Transport | — | Local subprocess (stdio) |
| Auth | Not declared | other |
| Pricing | Free | Freemium |
| Required env vars | None listed | None listed |
| Verified owner | Community listing | Community listing |
| GitHub stars | 44,512 | 1 |
| Directory activity | 2 views 0 installs 0 upvotes | 3 views 0 installs 0 upvotes |
| Tools | 32 | 12 |
| Full listing | View CCXT | View Goldbean |
Tools & capabilities
CCXT tools 32
list_exchangesList every exchange this server supports (built from ccxt.exchanges at runtime), with name, websocket and prediction-market availability. Filter by a name query or by support for a unified method.describe_exchangeOne exchange's supported unified methods, market types, timeframes, required credential fields, sandbox availability and documentation URLs. Per-method detail lives in describe_method.describe_methodSearch unified method names by keyword, or get one method's signature and parameter documentation. With "exchange" it adds that exchange's own docs (including supported params.* keys and links to the exchange API reference), per-market-type feature support, and searches its implicit (exchange-specific) endpoints too. Full ccxt manual: https://docs.ccxt.com/search_marketsSearch and filter the markets of one exchange (by text, base, quote, settle currency, market type), paginated. Use this to resolve unified symbols — there is deliberately no list-all-markets tool. On prediction exchanges use search_events instead.get_tickers24h price tickers for one or more unified symbols on an exchange (outcome handles on prediction exchanges).get_orderbookCurrent order book (bids and asks) for one unified symbol.get_ohlcvHistorical OHLCV candlestick data for a symbol and timeframe. Rows are [timestampMs, open, high, low, close, volume]. Page back with "since"; "params.until" bounds the end.get_tradesRecent public trades for one unified symbol.search_eventsSearch events on a prediction-market exchange (polymarket, kalshi, limitless, myriad, hyperliquid with prediction=true). A scoping filter is required: query, tags, or params.eventId/params.slug. Returns events with their markets and outcome handles — outcome handles are what you pass as the symbol to get_tickers/get_orderbook/create_order on prediction exchanges.call_read_methodEscape hatch covering every unified read method not served by a dedicated tool (fetchFundingRate, fetchLedger, fetchOpenInterest, fetchLiquidations, fetchEvent, fetchSettlements, …). Only fetch*/load* methods are accepted — writes are structurally rejected. Get the signature first with describe_method. Docs: https://docs.ccxt.com/call_implicit_getCall an exchange-specific implicit REST endpoint over HTTP GET, for data the unified API does not cover. Pass the implicit method name in the "method" argument (e.g. "publicGetTickerPrice"); these are exchange-specific — find them with describe_method {"query": ..., "exchange": ...} (its results list the name to pass here). The response is the raw exchange payload. Consult the exchange API reference (describe_exchange .urls.doc) and the ccxt manual: https://docs.ccxt.com/get_safety_statusWhat this server is currently allowed to do: configured accounts (names only — never credentials), enabled capability tiers, caps, sandbox/live environments, journal location, unresolved order intents, and any configuration problems.- +20 more on the listing page
Goldbean tools 12
fetchHTTP fetch with automatic authentication and payment handling. Makes the request, retries with SIGN-IN-WITH-X when the route exposes a SIWX challenge, and only pays if the route still returns 402. Returns response data and the final response headers, including raw payment receipt proof when supplied by the server, along with payment details (price, tx hash) if a payment was made. For endpoints you haven't called before in this session, you MUST call check_endpoint_schema first to confirm the request body schema. Skipping this causes 400 errors from wrong field names.get_balanceGet your total USDC balance across all supported networks. Auto-creates the wallet on first use (~/.agentcash/wallet.json). Use this before paid API calls to confirm you have funds available.list_accountsList wallet accounts for each supported network. Returns the network, address, balance, and deposit link for every supported network so you can see where to fund the wallet. Auto-creates the wallet on first use (~/.agentcash/wallet.json). If onboardingCta is present, show its message to the user — it means they haven't onboarded yet and need to either visit the onboard link or deposit directly.check_endpoint_schemaGet the input/output schema and auth mode (paid or SIWX) for a single endpoint. Call this to see exactly what fields the request body expects and what the response contains. Returns the schema from the origin's OpenAPI spec. Optionally pass sample_input_body to probe the endpoint live (without payment) for an exact price quote — do this when pricing is dynamic (range-based or variable), or when you're unsure about the input schema. Treat auth mode as advisory: fetch handles both SIWX and paid routes.redeem_inviteRedeem an invite code for free USDC on Base. One-time use per code. Returns amount received and transaction hash. Use get_balance after to verify funds, or list_accounts if you need the per-network deposit links as well.discover_api_endpointsList available endpoints at an API origin. Returns endpoint URLs with descriptions of what each does and the auth mode for each (paid or SIWX). Works with any origin, not just the registered ones. Call this when you need to see what routes are available at an origin — whether it's one of the registered origins or any other origin you've identified as useful. Treat the auth mode as guidance for what the route may require; fetch handles both SIWX and payment. The response always indicates whether guidance is available. Guidance is documentation published by the API provider explaining how endpoints work together, edge cases, and usage tips. compact guidance is included automatically; set include_guidance=true to force-include full usage documentation when you need to compose two or more endpoints or need clarification on how the origin works.report_errorEMERGENCY ONLY. Report critical MCP tool bugs. Do NOT use for normal errors (balance, network, 4xx) — those are recoverable.update_settingsUpdate user settings (persisted to ~/.agentcash/settings.json). Currently supports maxAmount — the maximum USD amount allowed per fetch request. If a fetch response requests more than this, the payment is rejected. Returns the current settings after applying changes.get_settingsGet current user settings. Returns persisted values from ~/.agentcash/settings.json with defaults applied.bridgeBridge USDC between supported networks using the current wallet. Requires a source network, destination network, and amount. Use this when funds are on one supported network and the user needs them moved to another. Bridging is subject to fees.searchSearch for relevant paid API services by describing what you need in natural language. Returns the best matching origins with endpoint details and pricing. The top result includes the full input/output schema so you can call it immediately via fetch. Only use this when you DON'T already know which registered origin to use. If the task clearly maps to a registered origin (e.g. people search → StableEnrich, image generation → StableStudio), skip search and go straight to discover_api_endpoints on that origin. Search is for discovering NEW or UNKNOWN capabilities outside the registered origins. Set broad=true to widen the search to include newer, unvetted tools that may not have established trust. Use this if the default results don't cover what you need.sessions_closeClose an MPP `tempo:session` payment channel. Pass the channelId surfaced in a prior fetch's paymentInfo together with the same URL you originally fetched. Signs a close credential with the on-chain settled cumulative amount and POSTs it to the server, returning the on-chain settlement transaction hash when available. Use this when you want to finalize a channel rather than leaving it open for the server to settle on its own schedule.
Ready-to-paste client configs
Paste either block (or both) into your client config, e.g. claude_desktop_config.json or ~/.cursor/mcp.json. We only show a config when the install command is confirmed.
CCXT
No confirmed install command for CCXT yet — follow the setup steps linked from its listing page rather than a guessed package name.
Goldbean
{
"mcpServers": {
"wuzenghai616-lang-goldbean": {
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"agentcash@latest"
]
}
}
}
Frequently asked questions
CCXT is categorized under Finance & Fintech and uses an install path we have not confirmed yet. Goldbean belongs to Finance & Fintech and uses a local stdio subprocess. Pick CCXT for finance & fintech work and Goldbean for finance & fintech.
Copy the mcpServers block from the config section on this page into your client's config (for example claude_desktop_config.json or ~/.cursor/mcp.json), then fully restart the client. CCXT has no confirmed install command yet — follow its own setup instructions.
CCXT is listed as free. Goldbean is listed as freemium — a free tier with paid plans. Auth: other. If a server needs environment variables such as API keys, define them under the env key in your client's MCP config.
Yes. MCP clients support multiple servers: add ccxt and wuzenghai616-lang-goldbean as separate keys in the same mcpServers object, and your assistant will call tools from either one.
On AllMCPs, CCXT has a quality signal of 60/100 (Good) with 2 views, 0 installs and 44,512 GitHub stars. Goldbean has 63/100 (Good) with 3 views, 0 installs and 1 GitHub stars.