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coingecko

CoinGecko crypto price data, charts, market discovery, and global stats

9stars4forksUpdated 4/30/2026

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About coingecko

The CoinGecko skill is a comprehensive tool designed to provide real-time cryptocurrency data and insights. It solves the problem of accessing accurate and up-to-date market information, including crypto prices, charts, global stats, and more. By using CoinGecko’s APIs, users can retrieve data for thousands of cryptocurrencies, enabling them to track market trends, assess the performance of various assets, and make informed decisions in a rapidly evolving market. This skill offers seamless access to a range of features to enhance market discovery and analysis, which is crucial for anyone involved in cryptocurrency trading or investing.

Main features include the ability to fetch live price data, historical price trends, OHLC (Open, High, Low, Close) data, market charts, trending coins, top gainers and losers, new coins, and global cryptocurrency statistics. With these tools, users can explore the market deeply by category, such as meme coins, DeFi tokens, or sector-specific assets. The skill also provides specialized data on exchanges, volume charts, NFTs, and derivatives, as well as global DeFi and exchange rates. These features make CoinGecko a versatile solution for anyone looking to track crypto markets in real time.

Target users for this skill include cryptocurrency traders, investors, analysts, and enthusiasts who require up-to-date market data. It's especially useful for anyone needing precise and live price information, market movement analysis, or insights into newly launched or trending cryptocurrencies. CoinGecko’s rich suite of tools can cater to both beginners and experienced crypto traders looking for reliable and timely market data for strategic decision-making.

FAQ

How can I get live cryptocurrency prices using this skill?

You can use the `coin_price` tool to retrieve live price data for specific cryptocurrencies by passing the coin IDs as parameters.

Are there any specific requirements to use the CoinGecko skill?

Yes, you must provide a valid `COINGECKO_API_KEY` in your environment to authenticate and access the data.

Can I fetch historical price data or charts with this skill?

Yes, you can use the `coin_ohlc` tool for OHLC data and the `coin_chart` tool to retrieve historical price charts for specific cryptocurrencies.

Is there any limitation on the amount of data I can retrieve?

The skill allows you to retrieve data based on the available API limits, but there are no specific constraints mentioned for the data retrieval tools themselves.

What type of users is this skill most suitable for?

This skill is ideal for cryptocurrency traders, investors, analysts, and enthusiasts who need live data, market trends, and detailed crypto insights.

All Files

18 files
tools/contracts.py8.3 KB
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tools/derivatives.py8.3 KB
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tools/search.py3.3 KB
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SKILL.md6.5 KB
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tools/coin_ohlc_range_by_id.py12.5 KB
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tools/coin_historical_chart_range_by_id.py13.9 KB
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tools/coin_prices.py20.3 KB
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tools/infrastructure.py5.3 KB
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tools/nfts.py8.9 KB
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tools/global_data.py4.3 KB
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tools/exchanges.py9.8 KB
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tools/coins.py16.5 KB
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__init__.py6.7 KB
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tools/utils.py16.8 KB
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coingecko.py51.2 KB
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exports.py6.5 KB
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tools/__init__.py0.0 KB
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tools/market_discovery.py7.9 KB
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Install coingecko

Download and extract the skill files to your .claude/skills/ directory.

Quick Setup:

  1. Copy the skill folder to .claude/skills/
  2. Claude will automatically detect and use the skill