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Alchemy

Model Context Protocol moderate risk

Alchemy

Alchemy MCP server bridges AI agents to Alchemy's blockchain APIs, enabling read and write operations on blockchain data and smart contracts.

Connections & Capabilities

Connects To

GitHub

Capabilities

readwriteexec

Quickstart

Config

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "alchemy": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "@alchemy/mcp-server"
      ],
      "env": {
        "ALCHEMY_API_KEY": "YOUR_API_KEY"
      }
    }
  }
}

Exposed MCP Tools (11)

safe

fetchTokenPriceBySymbol

Retrieves the current price of a token by its symbol.

Read-only operation, no side effects.

safe

fetchTokenPriceByAddress

Retrieves the current price of a token by its contract address.

Read-only operation, no side effects.

safe

fetchTokenPriceHistoryBySymbol

Retrieves historical price data for a token by its symbol.

Read-only operation, no side effects.

safe

fetchTokenPriceHistoryByTimeFrame

Retrieves historical price data for a token within a specified timeframe.

Read-only operation, no side effects.

safe

fetchTokensOwnedByMultichainAddresses

Retrieves token balances for addresses across multiple blockchain networks.

Read-only operation, no side effects.

safe

fetchAddressTransactionHistory

Retrieves transaction history for addresses across multiple blockchain networks.

Read-only operation, no side effects.

safe

fetchTransfers

Retrieves detailed asset transfer data with filtering options.

Read-only operation, no side effects.

safe

fetchNftsOwnedByMultichainAddresses

Retrieves NFTs owned by addresses, including spam filtering.

Read-only operation, no side effects.

safe

fetchNftContractDataByMultichainAddress

Retrieves NFT contract data for addresses.

Read-only operation, no side effects.

high

sendTransaction

Sends transactions via Smart Contract Accounts using a configured wallet agent server.

Requires a configured wallet agent server and can result in financial loss if used incorrectly.

high

swap

Executes token swaps via DEX protocols (Uniswap) using a configured wallet agent server.

Requires a configured wallet agent server and carries the risk of slippage and impermanent loss.

Safety Assessment

The Alchemy MCP server offers safe read-only access to blockchain data. However, transaction and swap functionalities introduce risks related to wallet security and smart contract interactions. Proper configuration and monitoring of the wallet agent server are crucial.

Read-only methods for querying blockchain data.
Requires API key for authentication.
Clear separation of read and write methods.
Wallet agent server required for transaction signing.

Potential for unauthorized transactions if wallet agent server is compromised.
Reliance on external wallet infrastructure introduces dependencies.
Improper API key management could lead to unauthorized access.
Smart contract interactions carry inherent risks.