Tool Reference
Complete reference for the tools exposed by the FinFeedAPI Currencies Historical MCP server.
Currencies Historical MCP Tool Reference
The historical server currently exposes 6 tools.
Metadata tools
exchange_rates_history_list_assets
Returns supported assets, including fiat currencies and cryptocurrencies.
Optional arguments
| Argument | Type | Description |
|---|---|---|
filter_asset_id | string | Optional comma- or semicolon-delimited asset list such as BTC;ETH;USD. |
Returns
Each item can include fields such as:
asset_idnametype_is_cryptoprice_usdid_iconchain_addresses
Use when
- You need to validate asset identifiers before requesting rates.
- You want asset metadata and current USD valuation fields in one call.
exchange_rates_history_list_asset_icons
Returns icon URLs for assets at a chosen pixel size.
Required arguments
| Argument | Type | Description |
|---|---|---|
size | integer | Icon size in pixels. Supported values: 16, 32, 64, 128, 256. |
Returns
Rows include:
asset_idurl
Use when
- You need a consistent icon set for asset selectors, watchlists, or chart headers.
exchange_rates_history_list_periods
Returns supported historical candle granularities.
Arguments
This tool does not require any arguments.
Typical periods
1SEC5SEC1MIN1HRS1DAY10DAY
Each row also includes metadata such as length_seconds, length_months, unit_count, unit_name, and display_name.
Historical rate tools
exchange_rates_history_get_rate
Returns the historical exchange rate for one base/quote pair at one timestamp.
Required arguments
| Argument | Type | Description |
|---|---|---|
asset_id_base | string | Base asset identifier such as BTC. |
asset_id_quote | string | Quote asset identifier such as USD. |
time | string | ISO 8601 timestamp for the requested historical snapshot. |
Returns
A single object with:
timeasset_id_baseasset_id_quoterate
Use when
- You need a point-in-time valuation for one pair.
- You are backfilling historical conversions for a known timestamp.
exchange_rates_history_get_all_rates
Returns all historical rates from one base asset to many quote assets at one timestamp.
Required arguments
| Argument | Type | Description |
|---|---|---|
asset_id_base | string | Base asset identifier such as BTC. |
time | string | ISO 8601 timestamp for the requested historical snapshot. |
Optional arguments
| Argument | Type | Description |
|---|---|---|
filter_asset_id | string | Optional comma- or semicolon-delimited quote asset list such as USD;EUR;GBP. |
invert | boolean | If true, returns reciprocal rates. Default: false. |
Returns
An object with:
asset_id_baserates[]
Each rates[] item includes:
timeasset_id_quoterate
Use when
- You want one historical base asset quoted in many currencies.
- You need fewer round trips than calling
exchange_rates_history_get_raterepeatedly.
Timeseries tool
exchange_rates_history_get_timeseries
Returns historical OHLC exchange-rate candles for one asset pair.
Required arguments
| Argument | Type | Description |
|---|---|---|
asset_id_base | string | Base asset identifier such as BTC. |
asset_id_quote | string | Quote asset identifier such as USD. |
period_id | string | Candle period such as 5SEC, 1MIN, 1HRS, or 1DAY. |
Optional arguments
| Argument | Type | Description |
|---|---|---|
time_start | string | ISO 8601 lower bound. If omitted, it can be inferred from time_end and limit. |
time_end | string | ISO 8601 upper bound. If omitted, the server defaults to the current time. |
limit | integer | Maximum number of rows to return. Allowed range: 1 to 100000. Default: 100. |
extended_gap_filling | boolean | Enables broader boundary-aware gap filling. Default: false. |
Billing note
Every 100 items returned by exchange_rates_history_get_timeseries count as one request for billing.
Returns
Rows contain fields such as:
time_period_starttime_period_endtime_opentime_closerate_openrate_highrate_lowrate_close
Use when
- You need historical candles for charting or analytics.
- You want OHLC rather than a single snapshot rate.
Practical examples
Example: one historical BTC/USD rate
{
"tool": "exchange_rates_history_get_rate",
"arguments": {
"asset_id_base": "BTC",
"asset_id_quote": "USD",
"time": "2025-04-01T00:00:00Z"
}
}Example: historical BTC rates against three quotes
{
"tool": "exchange_rates_history_get_all_rates",
"arguments": {
"asset_id_base": "BTC",
"time": "2025-04-01T00:00:00Z",
"filter_asset_id": "USD;EUR;GBP"
}
}Example: daily BTC/USD candles
{
"tool": "exchange_rates_history_get_timeseries",
"arguments": {
"asset_id_base": "BTC",
"asset_id_quote": "USD",
"period_id": "1DAY",
"time_start": "2025-04-01T00:00:00Z",
"time_end": "2025-04-05T00:00:00Z",
"limit": 10
}
}Usage guidance
- Start with
exchange_rates_history_list_assetswhen the client accepts user-entered asset symbols. - Call
exchange_rates_history_list_periodsbefore exposing timeseries interval selectors. - Use
exchange_rates_history_get_ratefor one pair andexchange_rates_history_get_all_ratesfor fan-out pricing from one base. - Use
exchange_rates_history_get_timeseriesfor charts, indicators, and backtests.
Getting Started
Connect your MCP client to the FinFeedAPI Currencies Historical MCP server and start querying assets, point-in-time rates, and OHLC timeseries.
Authentication
In this section, you will find comprehensive information about the process of FinFeedAPI authentication. It covers the fundamental aspects and procedures involved in obtaining authentication for FinFeedAPI usage. Whether you are new to FinFeedAPI seeking to enhance your understanding of the authentication process, this section will provide you with a valuable overview of the topic.
