Chronos MCP Server 🔵

Chronos is a Model Context Protocol (MCP) server tailored for the Stellar blockchain and designed specifically for integration with Claude Desktop and similar AI applications. Chronos empowers your AI assistant with on-chain tools enabling streamlined interactions with the Stellar network.

Overview

Chronos MCP provides the following capabilities:

• Connect to Stellar Wallets: Securely connect to your wallet using a secret key.
• List Wallet Tokens: Retrieve and list all tokens held in a Stellar wallet.
• Query Balances: Get real-time balances for your XLM and other assets.
• Transfer Funds: Initiate transfers between Stellar wallets with ease.

Chronos is built to be extensible and operates as a standard Node.js package, allowing it to be easily deployed, installed, and integrated—similar to other MCP servers such as base-mcp.

Features

• Stellar Integration: Fully interacts with the Stellar mainnet via the Horizon API.
• Easy Deployment: Publish and install Chronos using npm.
• Claude Desktop Compatibility: Seamlessly integrate with Claude Desktop by updating MCP server configuration.
• Extensible Architecture: Designed for future enhancements and new tool integrations.

Prerequisites

• Node.js (v14 or higher)
• npm
• Stellar wallet credentials (secret key for connection)
• Internet connectivity to interact with the Stellar network

Installation

Option 1: Install from npm (Recommended)

Install Chronos globally:

npm install -g chronos-mcp

Or use it directly with npx:

npx chronos-mcp@latest

Option 2: Install from Source

1. Clone the repository:

git clone https://github.com/yourusername/chronos-mcp.git
   cd chronos-mcp

2. Install dependencies:

npm install

3. Build the project:

npm run build

4. (Optional) Link globally for easier access:

npm link

Option 3: Using Docker

You can also run Chronos MCP using Docker:

1. Build the Docker image:

docker build -t chronos-mcp .

2. Run the container:

docker run -it --rm chronos-mcp

For more detailed instructions on using Docker with Chronos MCP, including Docker Compose setup and integration with Claude Desktop, see the Docker Usage Guide.

For information on testing your Docker setup locally, refer to the Docker Usage Guide. This includes information about building the Docker image, running the container, and using Docker with Chronos MCP.

Configuration

Environment Variables

Chronos MCP uses environment variables for configuration, particularly for sensitive information like your Stellar secret key. The project uses dotenv to load environment variables from a .env file during development.

To configure environment variables:

1. Create a .env file in the project root:

STELLAR_SECRET_KEY=your_stellar_secret_key
   STELLAR_NETWORK=mainnet

2. These variables will be automatically loaded when the application starts.

When using Docker, you can provide environment variables in several ways:

• Using the --env-file flag: docker run -it --rm --env-file .env chronos-mcp
• Using the env_file directive in docker-compose.yml
• Setting individual variables with the -e flag: docker run -it --rm -e STELLAR_SECRET_KEY=your_key chronos-mcp

Claude Desktop Configuration

To use Chronos with Claude Desktop, update your Claude Desktop configuration file located at:

• macOS: ~/Library/Application Support/Claude/claude_desktop_config.json
• Windows: %APPDATA%\Claude\claude_desktop_config.json
• Linux: ~/.config/Claude/claude_desktop_config.json

Sample configuration for Claude Desktop:

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "stellar": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": ["chronos-mcp@latest"],
      "env": {
        "STELLAR_NETWORK": "mainnet",
        "STELLAR_SECRET_KEY": "your_stellar_secret_key"
      },
      "disabled": false,
      "autoApprove": []
    }
  }
}

For Docker integration with Claude Desktop, you can use:

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "stellar": {
      "command": "docker",
      "args": ["run", "-i", "--rm", "--env-file", "/path/to/your/.env", "chronos-mcp"],
      "env": {
        "STELLAR_NETWORK": "mainnet"
      },
      "disabled": false,
      "autoApprove": []
    }
  }
}

Usage

Chronos MCP exposes the following tools via its MCP interface:

connect_wallet

Connects to a Stellar wallet using the secret key.

Example Command:

"Connect my wallet using secret key ______"

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list_tokens

Lists all tokens and assets in the specified Stellar wallet.

Example Command:

"List my wallet tokens"

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get_balances

Retrieves the balance for XLM and any other assets.

Example Command:

"What's my current XLM balance?"

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transfer_funds

Transfers funds from your wallet to another Stellar wallet.

Parameters:

• secretKey: Your wallet secret key.
• destinationAddress: The recipient's wallet address.
• amount: The amount to transfer.
• asset *(optional)*: Asset to transfer (defaults to XLM).

Example Command:

"Transfer 0.5 XLM to [destination wallet address]"

Testing

Standard Testing

To test Chronos MCP locally:

npm test

This will run the project's test suite and verify that your server is working as expected.

Docker Testing

To test the Docker setup locally, refer to the Docker Usage Guide for instructions. The guide covers:

• Building the Docker image
• Running the container with Docker Compose
• Integration with Claude Desktop
• Other Docker-related information

You can also use the included test-client.js script to test the Docker container:

node test-client.js

This script sends a simple MCP request to the Docker container and displays the response.

Deployment

Chronos MCP is designed to function as a standard Node.js package and can be published to npm. Once published (e.g. via npm publish), Chronos can be installed globally or used via npx, just like any other MCP server.

For production deployment, consider wrapping Chronos in a system service (using systemd, launchd, etc.) for automatic restarts and monitoring.

Extending Chronos

Chronos is built with extensibility in mind. To add new tools:

1. Create a new directory in the src/tools folder.

2. Implement your tool (include an index.ts, schemas.ts, and handlers.ts).

3. Export your tool in src/tools/index.ts.

4. Update the README with your tool's documentation and examples.

5. Write tests to ensure your new tool works correctly.

License

This project is licensed under the MIT License.

Contributing

Contributions are welcome! Please consult the CONTRIBUTING.md for guidelines on reporting issues, submitting pull requests, and other contribution instructions.

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This README is tailored specifically for Chronos MCP and outlines its deployment as a Node.js package, integration with Claude Desktop, and a comprehensive set of features to interact with the Stellar blockchain.