Base Network MCP Server
About
MCP server for AI agents to query Base Network blockchain data.
Details
- License
- MIT license
Explore
- 9 blockchain tools (7 work without API key)
- Base mainnet and Sepolia testnet support
- Real-time blockchain data access
- Docker support
- Multiple transport options (stdio, HTTP)
Setting up with Highlight
This MCP is not yet compatible with Highlight’s one-click setup. However, you can still use it with Highlight by following these steps:
- Download and install Highlight from highlightai.com/download
- Navigate to the plugins tab and select "Add Custom Plugin"
-
Configure the plugin with the settings below
Plugin Name
Base Network MCP ServerCommand (node, npx, python, etc.)Please refer to the README for specific instructions on how to obtain API keys or other required environment variables.
- Enable "Start Automatically" if you want the plugin to start when Highlight launches
From the repository
Configure via environment variables:
NODE_ENV=development # development|production
MCP_TRANSPORT_TYPE=stdio # stdio|http
MCP_HTTP_PORT=3010 # HTTP port
BASESCAN_API_KEY=your-key # BaseScan API key (optional)
MCP_LOG_LEVEL=info # debug|info|warning|error
git clone https://github.com/u-Operating-System/basescan-mcp-server.git
cd basescan-mcp-server
npm install
npm run build
Add to ~/Library/Application Support/Claude/claude_desktop_config.json:
{
"mcpServers": {
"base-network": {
"command": "node",
"args": ["/path/to/basescan-mcp-server/build/index.js"],
"env": {
"BASESCAN_API_KEY": "your-key-here"
}
}
}
}
docker run -p 3010:3010 basescan-mcp-server
get_latest_block
Latest block information
get_block
Block by number/hash
get_transaction
Transaction details
get_balance
ETH balance lookup
get_gas_price
Current gas prices
check_contract
Smart contract detection
get_network_stats
Network statistics
get_account_transactions
Account transaction history
get_account_tokens
Token transfer history
| Tool | Description | Requires API Key |
|------|-------------|------------------|
| get_latest_block | Latest block information | No |
| get_block | Block by number/hash | No |
| get_transaction | Transaction details | No |
| get_balance | ETH balance lookup | No |
| get_gas_price | Current gas prices | No |
| check_contract | Smart contract detection | No |
| get_network_stats | Network statistics | No |
| get_account_transactions | Account transaction history | Yes |
| get_account_tokens | Token transfer history | Yes |
Claude Desktop / Cursor
Paste into your MCP client config file to install this server.
{
"mcpServers": {
"base network mcp server": {
"basescan-mcp-server": {
"command": "docker",
"args": [
"run",
"-p",
"3010:3010",
"basescan-mcp-server"
]
}
}
}
}McpServers
{
"basescan-mcp-server": {
"command": "docker",
"args": [
"run",
"-p",
"3010:3010",
"basescan-mcp-server"
]
}
}A Model Context Protocol (MCP) server for accessing Base Network blockchain data. Provides tools for querying blocks, transactions, balances, and smart contracts on Base mainnet and testnet.
Features
- 9 blockchain tools (7 work without API key)
- Base mainnet and Sepolia testnet support
- Real-time blockchain data access
- Docker support
- Multiple transport options (stdio, HTTP)
Quick Start
Install and Build
git clone https://github.com/u-Operating-System/basescan-mcp-server.git
cd basescan-mcp-server
npm install
npm run build
Run the Server
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