GoldBean MCP Server
49 pay-per-use APIs for AI agents via x402. AI, crypto, DeFi, blockchain, weather, search, security.
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).
goldbean-mcpclaude mcp add goldbean-mcp-server -- npx -y goldbean-mcp -y goldbean-mcp@0.3.3
{
"mcpServers": {
"goldbean-mcp-server": {
"command": "npx -y goldbean-mcp",
"args": [
"-y",
"goldbean-mcp@0.3.3"
]
}
}
}
Documentation
From the project's README on GitHub, refreshed weekly. Links open on GitHub.
Contents
🫘 GoldBean - x402 Micropaid API Marketplace
Pay per request with USDC on Base. No signup, no API key, no monthly subscription. Every call costs $0.02 USDC via the x402 protocol.
GoldBean is live: http://104.225.233.23:9879
Quick Start
1. Prerequisites
- USDC on Base (
eip155:84532testnet oreip155:8453mainnet) - A wallet that can sign x402 payments (AgentCash, CDP Wallet, or any EVM wallet)
2. Try a Free Endpoint
curl http://104.225.233.23:9879/health
# {"status":"ok","service":"GoldBean","timestamp":"2026-05-15T12:00:00.000Z"}
curl http://104.225.233.23:9879/eth-price
# {"usd":"2255.93","change24h":"+0.31%","timestamp":"2026-05-15T12:00:00.000Z"}
3. Call a Paid Endpoint
curl http://104.225.233.23:9879/paid/btc-price
# HTTP 402 Payment Required
# x402-challenge: {...}
To pay the 402 and get data, you need an x402-capable client:
Using AgentCash:
npx agentcash@latest fetch http://104.225.233.23:9879/paid/btc-price
Using x402-proxy (CLI tool):
npx x402-proxy http://104.225.233.23:9879/paid/btc-price
Using curl with manual payment (advanced):
# Step 1: Request triggers 402
curl -s -D - http://104.225.233.23:9879/paid/btc-price
# Step 2: Parse x402-challenge header, sign with your wallet
# Step 3: Retry with x402-payment header
curl -H "x402-payment: <signed-payment>" http://104.225.233.23:9879/paid/btc-price
4. MCP Integration
Add to Claude Desktop / Cursor / Cline mcpServers config:
{
"mcpServers": {
"goldbean": {
"url": "http://104.225.233.23:9879/mcp"
}
}
}
Available Endpoints
Free (no payment needed)
| Endpoint | Description |
|---|---|
GET / | Service info & endpoint list |
GET /health | Health check |
GET /eth-price | Real-time ETH price (via CoinGecko) |
GET /gas | ETH gas price estimate |
GET /card | Service card / metadata |
GET /mcp | MCP protocol manifest |
Paid ($0.02 USDC per call)
| Endpoint | Description |
|---|---|
GET /paid/btc-price | Real-time BTC price (via CoinGecko) |
GET /paid/gas-forecast | Gas price forecast |
GET /paid/market-intel | Market sentiment & Fear & Greed Index |
GET /paid/defi-insights | DeFi TVL & chain data |
GET /paid/network-health | Blockchain network health |
GET /paid/tracker-report | MEV & on-chain tracker report |
GET /paid/sol-token-risk | Solana token risk assessment |
How x402 Payment Works
Client GoldBean Server
│ │
├─ GET /paid/btc-price ─────────────┤
│◄─ 402 Payment Required ───────────┤
│ x402-challenge: {...} │
│ │
├─ Sign challenge with wallet ──────┤
│ (off-chain, no gas fee) │
│ │
├─ GET /paid/btc-price ─────────────┤
│ x402-payment: <signed> │
│◄─ 200 OK ─────────────────────────┤
│ {"usd":"68000.00",...} │
│ │
The facilitator (x402.org) handles settlement. Your wallet sends USDC only when challenge is accepted. No recurring charges.
Data Sources
- CoinGecko API — Real-time cryptocurrency prices
- Etherscan API — Gas price oracle
- Alternative.me — Fear & Greed Index
Seller Info
- Seller wallet:
0xB5f5CBe48E0595C044Bc626f278F757463eAc2Ce(Base) - Network:
eip155:84532(Base Sepolia testnet) → migrating toeip155:8453(Base mainnet) - Facilitator:
https://x402.org/facilitator - Price: $0.02 USDC per paid call
Architecture
┌─────────────┐ x402 protocol ┌──────────────┐
│ Client │ ◄─────────────────────► │ VPS (USCA) │
│ (curl/Agent)│ HTTP + 402 flow │ GoldBean 🫘 │
└─────────────┘ │ :9879 │
│ └──────┬───────┘
│ ┌──────────────┐ │
└────────►│ Email │◄─────────────┘
│ (Gmail) │ Monitor alerts
│ Monitor │
└──────────────┘
Development
# Server
cd /opt/goldbean
npm install express axios @x402/express @x402/core @x402/evm
node server.js
# Monitor
python3 /opt/goldbean/chain_monitor.py
Ecosystem
Built on Bandwagon VPS (USCA-2). Part of the x402 ecosystem.
Frequently asked questions
What is GoldBean MCP Server?
49 pay-per-use APIs for AI agents via x402. AI, crypto, DeFi, blockchain, weather, search, security.
How do I install GoldBean MCP Server?
It runs on your machine. In Claude Code: claude mcp add goldbean-mcp-server -- npx -y goldbean-mcp -y goldbean-mcp@0.3.3. For other clients, paste the JSON configuration from this page into their MCP settings.
Does GoldBean MCP Server 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 GoldBean MCP Server open source?
Yes. Its code is on GitHub under the MIT license.
Who maintains GoldBean MCP Server?
It is published by wuzenghai616-lang. AI.tn lists it but does not maintain or endorse it.
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