What is Mcp Bybit Server

The mcp-bybit-server is an MCP (Model Context Protocol) server that provides an API interface for interacting with the Bybit cryptocurrency exchange. It allows users to fetch market data, manage account information, and place or cancel orders through API calls.

Use cases

Use cases for the mcp-bybit-server include algorithmic trading, real-time market analysis, and automated order management, enabling users to efficiently interact with the Bybit API.

How to use

To use the mcp-bybit-server, you can install it via Smithery using the command: npx -y @smithery/cli install @dlwjdtn535/mcp-bybit-server --client claude. For Docker users, pull the image with docker pull dlwjdtn535/mcp-bybit-server:latest and configure your MCP settings file accordingly.

Key features

Key features of the mcp-bybit-server include tools for fetching order book information, K-line (candlestick) data, and ticker information. It supports various input parameters to customize the data retrieval.

Where to use

The mcp-bybit-server is primarily used in the cryptocurrency trading domain, particularly for developers and traders who wish to automate their trading strategies and access market data programmatically.

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:

(Remember to replace YOUR_USERNAME and use double backslashes \)

Using uv With macOS:

(Replace YOUR_USERNAME if using ~/bin)

Using uv With Linux:

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:

1. get_orderbook: Fetches order book information.
   • Inputs: category, symbol, limit (optional)
   • Returns: Order book details.
2. get_kline: Fetches K-line (candlestick) data.
   • Inputs: category, symbol, interval, start (optional), end (optional), limit (optional)
   • Returns: Candlestick data.
3. get_tickers: Fetches cryptocurrency ticker information.
   • Inputs: category, symbol
   • Returns: Ticker information.
4. get_wallet_balance: Fetches account balance.
   • Inputs: accountType, coin (optional)
   • Returns: Balance information.
5. get_positions: Fetches position information.
   • Inputs: category, symbol (optional)
   • Returns: Position information.
6. 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.
7. cancel_order: Cancels an existing order.
   • Inputs: category, symbol, orderId (optional), orderLinkId (optional)
   • Returns: Cancellation confirmation.
8. get_order_history: Fetches historical order details.
   • Inputs: category, symbol (optional), orderId (optional), limit (optional), etc.
   • Returns: Order history.
9. get_open_orders: Fetches current open orders.
   • Inputs: category, symbol (optional), limit (optional), etc.
   • Returns: Open order details.
10. 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.
11. set_margin_mode: Sets the margin mode (isolated or cross).
    • Inputs: category, symbol, tradeMode, buyLeverage, sellLeverage
    • Returns: Setting confirmation.
12. get_api_key_information: Fetches information about the current API key.
    • Inputs: None
    • Returns: API key details.
13. 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:

1. Go to Bybit and log into your account.
2. Navigate to API Management.
3. Create a new API key.
4. 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:

Buy Me a Coffee

Referral Program

You can also support this project by signing up for Bybit using our referral link:

• My Bybit Referral Link
• Referral Code: J1O4JK

Your support helps maintain and improve this project. Thank you! 🙏

Contact & Support

For additional inquiries or support, please contact:

• Email: [email protected]

We welcome your questions and feedback!

License

MIT License