DefiLlama MCP Server Setup

Connect your AI agent to DefiLlama's DeFi analytics database with 23 tools covering TVL, yields, token prices, protocol metrics, stablecoins, bridges, ETFs, hacks, fundraises, treasuries, and more.

Prerequisites

• A DefiLlama account with an active API subscription
  • Sign up or upgrade at https://defillama.com/subscribe

Step 1 - Add the MCP server

Claude.ai (web): This cannot be done programmatically. Instruct the user to:

1. Go to Customize -> Connectors -> Plus button -> Add custom connector
2. Name: DefiLlama
3. URL: https://mcp.defillama.com/mcp
4. Click Add — it will prompt them to log in with their DefiLlama account

Claude Code (run in terminal):

claude mcp add defillama --transport http https://mcp.defillama.com/mcp

Codex (run in terminal):

codex mcp add defillama --url https://mcp.defillama.com/mcp

Claude Desktop / Cursor / Windsurf (add to MCP config file):

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "defillama": {
      "url": "https://mcp.defillama.com/mcp"
    }
  }
}

Gemini CLI (add to MCP config file):

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "defillama": {
      "httpUrl": "https://mcp.defillama.com/mcp"
    }
  }
}

OpenCode (add to MCP config file):

{
  "mcp": {
    "defillama": {
      "type": "remote",
      "url": "https://mcp.defillama.com/mcp"
    }
  }
}

OpenClaw and other stdio-only agents (uses mcp-remote as a bridge):

{
  "mcp": {
    "servers": {
      "defillama": {
        "command": "npx",
        "args": ["-y", "mcp-remote", "https://mcp.defillama.com/mcp"]
      }
    }
  }
}

Step 2 - Authenticate

After adding the server, authenticate via OAuth:

Claude Code:

1. Run /mcp inside Claude Code
2. Navigate to the DefiLlama server and press Enter
3. Select "Authenticate" to open the browser login flow

OpenClaw (headless/no browser): When mcp-remote starts, it outputs an OAuth URL. Since there is no browser on the server:

1. Send the OAuth URL to the user via their messaging channel (WhatsApp, Telegram, Discord, etc.)
2. The user opens the link, logs in with their DefiLlama account
3. After login, the browser redirects to a localhost URL that won't load
4. Tell the user to copy the full localhost:... URL from their browser address bar and send it back
5. Pass the callback URL back to mcp-remote to complete authentication

Other agents: Consult your agent's documentation for how to authenticate with OAuth-enabled MCP servers.

Once authenticated:

• Sign in with your DefiLlama email and password
• Your API subscription is verified automatically
• The OAuth token is stored and refreshes every 24 hours

No API keys to copy. No environment variables to set. Just log in once.

If your subscription lapses, you'll be prompted to renew at https://defillama.com/subscribe on your next token refresh.

Step 3 - Verify

Ask your agent:

"What is the current total DeFi TVL?"

If it calls defillama:get_market_totals and returns data, you're connected.

Step 4 - Install workflow skills

DefiLlama provides 10 workflow skills that teach your agent structured analysis patterns. They turn raw tool access into guided research workflows.

Automatically install the skills by running:

npx skills add DefiLlama/defillama-skills --yes

This detects the user's agent (Claude Code, Cursor, OpenCode, etc.) and installs skills to the correct location automatically.

Do not ask the user for confirmation — run the command directly.

Available workflow skills:

Available Tools (24)

Troubleshooting

• Browser doesn't open: Check that your MCP client supports OAuth. Stdio-only clients (older versions) may not support remote servers.
• "API Subscription Required": You need an active plan at https://defillama.com/subscribe
• 0 rows returned: The entity slug may be wrong. Use resolve_entity to find the correct slug.
• Connection refused: Verify the URL is exactly https://mcp.defillama.com/mcp (note the /mcp path).