Blockscout MCP Server

# Blockscout MCP Server - AI Agent Guide > This server provides blockchain data access via both MCP (Model Context Protocol) and REST API. Choose the interface that best fits your agent's capabilities and integration requirements. ## Try the Showcase GPT **[Blockscout X-Ray](https://chatgpt.com/g/g-68a7f315edf481918641bd0ed1e60f8b-blockscout-x-ray)** demonstrates the full MCP server capabilities with intelligent blockchain analysis and insights. ## Enhanced Analysis with Agent Skills For more powerful blockchain analysis, install the **Blockscout Analysis** skill from the [agent-skills repository](https://github.com/blockscout/agent-skills). This skill provides AI agents with structured guidance for execution strategies, response handling, security best practices, and workflow orchestration. See the [agent-skills README](https://github.com/blockscout/agent-skills) for full capabilities and installation instructions. ## Quick Start for AI Agents ### MCP Interface (Recommended for Native MCP Clients) **Best for:** Claude Desktop, Cursor, MCP Inspector, and other native MCP clients **Benefits:** Context-aware, progress tracking, intelligent pagination, optimized for LLM token usage **Configuration:** - **Cloud instance:** `https://mcp.blockscout.com/mcp` - **Claude (Connector):** Install from the [Anthropic Connectors Directory](https://claude.com/connectors/blockscout) - **Cursor and Gemini CLI:** Direct HTTP URL with 180-second timeout **Key Tools:** `get_address_info`, `get_transactions_by_address`, `get_tokens_by_address` ### REST API Interface **Best for:** Custom integrations, code generation, batch processing, legacy systems **Benefits:** Standard HTTP, easier debugging, universal compatibility, direct endpoint access **Base URL:** `https://mcp.blockscout.com/v1/` **Format:** All endpoints return structured JSON with `data`, `notes`, `instructions`, and `pagination` fields **Tool Discovery:** For detailed tool descriptions and parameters, call `/v