MCP Bybit API Interface
Bybit MCP (Model Context Protocol) Server. Provides a convenient interface to interact with the Bybit API using MCP tools. Allows fetching market data, managing account information, and placing/canceling orders via API calls wrapped as tools.
Usage
Installing via Smithery
To install this Bybit API Interface server for Claude Desktop automatically via Smithery:
npx -y @smithery/cli install @dlwjdtn535/mcp-bybit-server --client claude
Using with Claude, Roo Code, Cline, etc.
Add the following configuration to your MCP settings file (e.g., mcp_settings.json):
Using uv With Windows:
{
"mcpServers": {
"mcp-server-demo": {
"command": "uv",
"args": [
"run",
"--directory",
"C:\\Users\\YOUR_USERNAME\\AppData\\Local\\Programs\\mcp-server-demo\\src",
"server.py"
],
"env": {
"ACCESS_KEY": "{ACCESS_KEY}",
"SECRET_KEY": "{ACCESS_KEY}"
}
}
// ... other servers might be here ...
}
}
(Remember to replace YOUR_USERNAME and use double backslashes \)
Using uv With macOS:
{
"mcpServers": {
"mcp-server-demo": {
"command": "uv",
"args": [
"run",
"--directory",
"/usr/local/bin/mcp-server-demo/src",
"server.py"
],
"env": {
"ACCESS_KEY": "{ACCESS_KEY}",
"SECRET_KEY": "{ACCESS_KEY}"
}
}
// ... other servers might be here ...
}
}
(Replace YOUR_USERNAME if using ~/bin)
Using uv With Linux:
{
"mcpServers": {
"mcp-server-demo": {
"command": "uv",
"args": [
"run",
"--directory",
"/home/YOUR_USERNAME/bin/mcp-server-demo/src",
"server.py"
],
"env": {
"ACCESS_KEY": "{ACCESS_KEY}",
"SECRET_KEY": "{ACCESS_KEY}"
}
}
// ... other servers might be here ...
}
}
Using Docker (Requires Docker)
Make sure you have pulled the image first: docker pull dlwjdtn535/mcp-bybit-server:latest
{
"mcpServers": {
"bybit-server-docker": {
"command": "docker",
"args": [
"run",
"-i",
"--rm",
"--init",
"-e", "ACCESS_KEY={ACCESS_KEY}",
"-e", "SECRET_KEY={SECRET_KEY}",
"dlwjdtn535/mcp-bybit-server:latest"
]
}
}
}
Note: Always use @latest or a specific version tag for both NPX and Docker to ensure you are using the intended version.
Tools 🛠️
This MCP server provides the following tools for interacting with the Bybit API:
get_orderbook: Fetches order book information.
- Inputs:
category, symbol, limit (optional)
- Returns: Order book details.
get_kline: Fetches K-line (candlestick) data.
- Inputs:
category, symbol, interval, start (optional), end (optional), limit (optional)
- Returns: Candlestick data.
get_tickers: Fetches cryptocurrency ticker information.
- Inputs:
category, symbol
- Returns: Ticker information.
get_wallet_balance: Fetches account balance.
- Inputs:
accountType, coin (optional)
- Returns: Balance information.
get_positions: Fetches position information.
- Inputs:
category, symbol (optional)
- Returns: Position information.
place_order: Places a limit or market order.
- Inputs:
category, symbol, side, orderType, qty, price (optional for limit), positionIdx (optional for futures), and other optional parameters (e.g., timeInForce, takeProfit, stopLoss).
- Returns: Order placement confirmation.
cancel_order: Cancels an existing order.
- Inputs:
category, symbol, orderId (optional), orderLinkId (optional)
- Returns: Cancellation confirmation.
get_order_history: Fetches historical order details.
- Inputs:
category, symbol (optional), orderId (optional), limit (optional), etc.
- Returns: Order history.
get_open_orders: Fetches current open orders.
- Inputs:
category, symbol (optional), limit (optional), etc.
- Returns: Open order details.
set_trading_stop: Sets take profit, stop loss, or trailing stop for a position.
- Inputs:
category, symbol, takeProfit (optional), stopLoss (optional), trailingStop (optional), positionIdx (optional)
- Returns: Setting confirmation.
set_margin_mode: Sets the margin mode (isolated or cross).
- Inputs:
category, symbol, tradeMode, buyLeverage, sellLeverage
- Returns: Setting confirmation.
get_api_key_information: Fetches information about the current API key.
- Inputs: None
- Returns: API key details.
get_instruments_info: Fetches details about trading instruments (symbols).
- Inputs:
category, symbol, status (optional), baseCoin (optional)
- Returns: Instrument details.
(Refer to the function docstrings in the code for detailed parameter descriptions and examples.)
Environment Variables
Before running the server, you must set the following environment variables:
ACCESS_KEY=YOUR_BYBIT_API_KEY
SECRET_KEY=YOUR_BYBIT_SECRET_KEY
TESTNET=false # Optional: set to true for testnet
API Key Setup
To use this Bybit API interface, you need to create an API key from Bybit. Follow these important steps:
- Go to Bybit and log into your account.
- Navigate to API Management.
- Create a new API key.
- Important Security Settings:
- Enable IP restriction if possible.
- Add ONLY the IP address(es) from which the server will run (your local PC IP, server IP, or Docker container's external IP).
- Never share your API keys or expose them in public repositories.
- Recommended permissions:
- Read (Required)
- Trade (Required for order execution)
- Wallet (Required for balance checking)
Sponsorship & Donations
If you find this project helpful and would like to support its development, you can contribute in the following ways:
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Referral Program
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Your support helps maintain and improve this project. Thank you! 🙏
Contact & Support
For additional inquiries or support, please contact:
We welcome your questions and feedback!
License
MIT License