Wraps the Frankfurter API to give Claude currency exchange capabilities without authentication. Exposes three tools: get_rate for checking exchange rates between currency pairs, convert for calculating amounts across currencies, and get_currencies to list all supported codes. Useful when you need quick forex data in conversations without managing API keys or rate limits. Part of the Pipeworx gateway ecosystem, so you can add it standalone or bundle it with their 250+ data source collection. Returns timestamps with rates and handles the usual suspects like USD, EUR, GBP plus a longer tail of currencies.
Exchange MCP — wraps the Frankfurter currency exchange API (free, no auth)
Part of Pipeworx — an MCP gateway connecting AI agents to 673+ live data sources.
| Tool | Description |
|---|---|
get_rate | Get the current exchange rate between two currencies (e.g., USD, EUR). Returns the rate value and timestamp. |
convert | Convert an amount from one currency to another at current rates. Returns the converted amount and the exchange rate applied. |
get_currencies | List all supported currencies with codes and full names. Use to verify currency codes before converting or checking rates. |
Add to your MCP client (Claude Desktop, Cursor, Windsurf, etc.):
{
"mcpServers": {
"exchange": {
"url": "https://gateway.pipeworx.io/exchange/mcp"
}
}
}
Or connect to the full Pipeworx gateway for access to all 673+ data sources:
{
"mcpServers": {
"pipeworx": {
"url": "https://gateway.pipeworx.io/mcp"
}
}
}
Instead of calling tools directly, you can ask questions in plain English:
ask_pipeworx({ question: "your question about Exchange data" })
The gateway picks the right tool and fills the arguments automatically.
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