NFT Metadata API
Fetch NFT metadata — name, image, traits from contract+tokenId. x402 micropayment.
Install
Add this to your client's MCP configuration (Claude Desktop: claude_desktop_config.json; Cursor: .cursor/mcp.json; VS Code and others use the same "mcpServers" shape).
claude mcp add --transport sse nft-metadata-api 'https://nft-metadata.api.klymax402.com/mcp'
{
"mcpServers": {
"nft-metadata-api": {
"type": "sse",
"url": "https://nft-metadata.api.klymax402.com/mcp"
}
}
}
Documentation
From the project's README on GitHub, refreshed weekly. Links open on GitHub.
Contents
NFT Metadata API
NFT metadata lookup -- name, image, attributes, collection info from contract + token ID. Ethereum and Base. Pay-per-call via x402 (USDC on Base L2) -- no API key, no signup, no rate-limit wall.
Part of the klymax402 marketplace -- 100 x402 micropayment APIs for AI agents, one wallet, USDC on Base.
Quickstart -- MCP
Add to your MCP client config (Claude Desktop, Cursor, ElizaOS, etc.):
{
"mcpServers": {
"nft-metadata": {
"url": "https://nft-metadata.api.klymax402.com/mcp"
}
}
}
Quickstart -- HTTP (x402)
curl -X POST "https://nft-metadata.api.klymax402.com/api/metadata" \
-H "Content-Type: application/json" \
-d '{"contract":"...","tokenId":"..."}'
# -> 402 Payment Required, with an x402 payment challenge in the response body
Any x402-aware client (@x402/fetch, x402-agent-tools, ATXP) handles the 402 -> sign -> retry cycle automatically.
Tools
| Tool | Method | Path | Price | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
crypto_get_nft_metadata | POST | /api/metadata | $0.008 | Fetch NFT metadata from contract and token ID |
crypto_get_nft_metadata
Use this when you need to fetch metadata for a specific NFT by contract address and token ID. Returns full NFT details in JSON.
Parameters
| Name | Type | Required | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
contract | string | yes | NFT contract address (e.g. 0xBC4CA0EdA7647A8aB7C2061c2E118A18a936f13D) |
tokenId | string | yes | Token ID within the contract |
chain | string | no | Blockchain: 'ethereum' or 'base' (default: ethereum) |
Returns
name-- NFT token namedescription-- token description textimageUrl-- URL to the NFT image/mediaattributes-- array of trait objects with trait_type and valuecollection-- collection name and contract infotokenStandard-- ERC-721 or ERC-1155chain-- which blockchain the NFT is on
Example response:
{"name":"Bored Ape #1234","description":"A unique digital collectible...","imageUrl":"ipfs://Qm...","attributes":[{"trait_type":"Background","value":"Blue"},{"trait_type":"Fur","value":"Gold"}],"collection":"BoredApeYachtClub","tokenStandard":"ERC-721","chain":"ethereum"}
When to use: NFT verification, display, and trait analysis. Essential for NFT marketplace agents and collection tools.
Not for: wallet balances (use wallet_get_portfolio), ENS resolution (use crypto_resolve_ens), token safety (use token_check_safety).
Example agent prompts
- "Fetch metadata for a specific NFT by contract address and token ID"
Payment
- Protocol: x402 -- HTTP-native pay-per-call, no signup, no API key
- Network: Base L2 (
eip155:8453) - Asset: USDC
- Facilitator: Coinbase CDP (primary), PayAI (fallback)
- Also reachable via ATXP (OAuth-wrapped x402, RFC 9728 protected-resource metadata)
Part of klymax402
100 x402 micropayment APIs for AI agents -- one wallet, USDC on Base, zero signup.
- Catalog: https://klymax402.com/llms.txt
- Full API reference: https://klymax402.com/llms-full.txt
- Live stats: https://klymax402.com/stats
License
MIT
Frequently asked questions
What is NFT Metadata API?
Fetch NFT metadata — name, image, traits from contract+tokenId. x402 micropayment.
How do I install NFT Metadata API?
It runs as a remote server. In Claude Code: claude mcp add --transport sse nft-metadata-api 'https://nft-metadata.api.klymax402.com/mcp'. For other clients, paste the JSON configuration from this page into their MCP settings.
Does NFT Metadata API need an API key?
Its registry entry lists no required key or secret. Some features may still need an account with the service it connects to.
Is NFT Metadata API open source?
Yes. Its code is on GitHub under the MIT license.
Who maintains NFT Metadata API?
It is published by Br0ski777. AI.tn lists it but does not maintain or endorse it.
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