limitless-mcp
Self-hosted Limitless MCP server for trading on Base prediction markets
Documentation
Limitless MCP Server
> ⚠️ Notice: Quantish is winding down. The Quantish platform (quantish.live) is shutting down. This MCP server is self-hosted and will continue to work independently, but the Quantish team will no longer be maintaining or updating this project. If you're building in the prediction market space and need real-time data infrastructure, check out polynode.dev.
Features
- Secure Wallet Management
- Generate new Base wallets with encrypted private key storage
- Bring Your Own Wallet (BYOW) - Import existing wallets with client-side encryption
- Private keys are encrypted with AES-256-GCM before storage
- Full Limitless Market Access
- Real-time market discovery via Limitless Exchange API
- Access to all prediction markets: Politics, Sports, Crypto, and more
- Live orderbook data and price history
- Semantic search for market discovery
- Trading Operations
- Place limit orders with EIP-712 signed authentication
- Cancel orders (single, batch, or all)
- Check and set token approvals (USDC, CTF)
- Position tracking with P&L calculations
- AI Agent Integration
- Full MCP (Model Context Protocol) support
- Works with Claude, Cursor IDE, and other MCP-compatible AI tools
- 34 pre-built trading tools organized by category
- Enterprise Security
- AES-256-GCM encryption for all sensitive data
- API key authentication with SHA-256 hashing
- Platform partner system for B2B integrations
- Rate limiting and request logging
Quick Start
1. Configure MCP (Cursor IDE)
Add to `~/.cursor/mcp.json`:
{
"mcpServers": {
"limitless": {
"url": "https://limitless-mcp-server-production.up.railway.app/mcp",
"headers": {
"x-api-key": "YOUR_API_KEY"
}
}
}
}2. Get Your API Key
Via MCP tool:
{
"tool": "limitless_signup",
"args": {
"externalId": "your-unique-id"
}
}3. Start Trading
"Search for bitcoin prediction markets"
"Buy 10 YES shares at $0.60 on the BTC market"
"Show my current positions"
"Cancel my open orders"Available MCP Tools (34 Total)
> Note: All tool names are prefixed with `limitless_` to avoid collisions with other MCPs.
Authentication & Setup (6 tools)
| Tool | Description |
|---|---|
| `limitless_signup` | Create a new account with a fresh Base wallet |
| `limitless_request_api_key` | Get new API key (requires HMAC signature) |
| `limitless_setup_wallet` | Generate a new Base wallet |
| `limitless_import_wallet` | Import existing wallet (encrypted) |
| `limitless_get_wallet_import_instructions` | Instructions for secure wallet export |
| `limitless_import_private_key` | Direct private key import |
Wallet Information (4 tools)
| Tool | Description |
|---|---|
| `limitless_get_wallet_info` | Get wallet address and type |
| `limitless_get_wallet_status` | Full wallet status with balances |
| `limitless_get_balances` | Check ETH and USDC balances |
| `limitless_get_deposit_address` | Get address for funding |
Market Discovery (6 tools)
| Tool | Description |
|---|---|
| `limitless_get_markets` | List active markets with pagination |
| `limitless_search_markets` | Semantic search for markets |
| `limitless_get_market` | Get market details including venue |
| `limitless_get_orderbook` | Get order book with bids/asks |
| `limitless_get_price_history` | Historical price data |
| `limitless_get_categories` | List market categories |
Trading (8 tools)
| Tool | Description |
|---|---|
| `limitless_place_order` | Place a limit order |
| `limitless_cancel_order` | Cancel a single order |
| `limitless_cancel_all_orders` | Cancel all orders in a market |
| `limitless_get_orders` | List your orders |
| `limitless_check_approvals` | Check token approvals |
| `limitless_set_approvals` | Set token approvals |
| `limitless_get_locked_balance` | Get USDC locked in orders |
| `limitless_get_quote` | Estimate fill price |
Positions (4 tools)
| Tool | Description |
|---|---|
| `limitless_get_positions` | Get active positions with P&L |
| `limitless_get_trades` | Get trade history |
| `limitless_get_portfolio_history` | Full portfolio history |
| `limitless_sync_positions` | Sync positions from API |
Transfers (3 tools)
| Tool | Description |
|---|---|
| `limitless_send_eth` | Send ETH to another address |
| `limitless_send_usdc` | Send USDC to another address |
| `limitless_export_private_key` | Export wallet private key |
API Key Management (3 tools)
| Tool | Description |
|---|---|
| `limitless_list_api_keys` | List your API keys |
| `limitless_create_api_key` | Create a new API key |
| `limitless_revoke_api_key` | Revoke an API key |
Self-Hosting
Prerequisites
- Node.js 20+
- PostgreSQL 15+
- Base RPC access (mainnet.base.org)
Installation
# Clone the repository
git clone https://github.com/joinQuantish/limitless-mcp.git
cd limitless-mcp
# Install dependencies
npm install
# Copy environment template
cp .env.example .env
# Edit .env with your values (see Environment Variables below)
# Generate Prisma client
npx prisma generate
# Push database schema
npx prisma db push
# Build and start
npm run build
npm startEnvironment Variables
Create a `.env` file with:
# Database (PostgreSQL)
DATABASE_URL="postgresql://user:password@host:5432/limitless_mcp?schema=public"
# Encryption (generate with: openssl rand -hex 32)
ENCRYPTION_KEY="your-64-character-hex-encryption-key-here"
# Blockchain - Base L2
BASE_RPC_URL="https://mainnet.base.org"
# Limitless Exchange API
LIMITLESS_API_URL="https://api.limitless.exchange"
# Server
PORT=3003
NODE_ENV=production
# Admin API Key (generate with: openssl rand -hex 32)
ADMIN_API_KEY="your-admin-api-key-here"
# Optional: Bot signing secret for returning user verification
BOT_SIGNING_SECRET=""Docker Deployment
# Build the image
docker build -t limitless-mcp .
# Run the container
docker run -d \
-p 3003:3003 \
-e DATABASE_URL="postgresql://..." \
-e ENCRYPTION_KEY="..." \
-e ADMIN_API_KEY="..." \
-e BASE_RPC_URL="https://mainnet.base.org" \
-e LIMITLESS_API_URL="https://api.limitless.exchange" \
-e NODE_ENV=production \
limitless-mcpRailway Deployment
# Install Railway CLI
npm install -g @railway/cli
# Login and initialize
railway login
railway init
# Add PostgreSQL via Railway dashboard
# Set environment variables
railway variables set DATABASE_URL="postgresql://..."
railway variables set ENCRYPTION_KEY="$(openssl rand -hex 32)"
railway variables set ADMIN_API_KEY="$(openssl rand -hex 32)"
railway variables set BASE_RPC_URL="https://mainnet.base.org"
railway variables set LIMITLESS_API_URL="https://api.limitless.exchange"
railway variables set NODE_ENV="production"
# Deploy
railway upAPI Reference
Health Check
curl https://your-server/healthResponse:
{
"status": "healthy",
"timestamp": "2026-01-17T12:00:00.000Z",
"version": "1.0.0",
"service": "limitless-mcp",
"database": "connected",
"environment": "production"
}MCP Endpoint
# List available tools
curl -X POST https://your-server/mcp \
-H "Content-Type: application/json" \
-d '{"jsonrpc":"2.0","id":1,"method":"tools/list","params":{}}'
# Call a tool (authenticated)
curl -X POST https://your-server/mcp \
-H "Content-Type: application/json" \
-H "x-api-key: pk_limitless_..." \
-d '{
"jsonrpc":"2.0",
"id":1,
"method":"tools/call",
"params":{
"name":"limitless_get_balances",
"arguments":{}
}
}'Market Data API
# Get active markets
curl "https://your-server/api/markets?limit=10&page=1"
# Search markets
curl "https://your-server/api/markets/search?query=bitcoin&limit=5"
# Get market details
curl "https://your-server/api/markets/your-market-slug"
# Get orderbook
curl "https://your-server/api/markets/your-market-slug/orderbook"Security Architecture
Click to expand security details
Encryption at Rest
All sensitive data is encrypted using AES-256-GCM:
- Private keys encrypted before database storage
- Session tokens encrypted with unique IVs
- API secrets encrypted (only SHA-256 hash stored for lookup)
API Key Security
API Key Format: pk_limitless_
API Secret Format: sk_limitless_- Keys are hashed with SHA-256 before storage (never stored in plaintext)
- Secrets are encrypted with AES-256-GCM
- Timing-safe comparison using `crypto.timingSafeEqual`
Platform Isolation (B2B)
For platform partners:
- Platform admin keys: `plt_limitless_*` / `psk_limitless_*`
- All queries scoped by platformId at database level
- Activity logging for audit trail
- User limits enforced per platform
Rate Limiting
- 60 requests/minute per API key (general)
- 30 requests/minute for user listing (platform admin)
- 5 requests/hour for platform registration
Secure Wallet Import (BYOW)
Import your existing MetaMask/hardware wallet securely:
Step 1: Export Your Private Key
In MetaMask: Settings > Security > Export Private Key
Step 2: Encrypt Locally
const crypto = require('crypto');
const privateKey = 'YOUR_PRIVATE_KEY_WITHOUT_0x_PREFIX';
const password = 'YourSecurePassword123!'; // min 12 chars
const salt = crypto.randomBytes(32);
const iv = crypto.randomBytes(16);
const derivedKey = crypto.scryptSync(password, salt, 32, { N: 16384, r: 8, p: 1 });
const cipher = crypto.createCipheriv('aes-256-gcm', derivedKey, iv);
let encrypted = cipher.update(privateKey, 'utf8', 'hex');
encrypted += cipher.final('hex');
const authTag = cipher.getAuthTag().toString('hex');
console.log({
encryptedKey: `${encrypted}:${authTag}`,
salt: salt.toString('hex'),
iv: iv.toString('hex'),
publicKey: 'YOUR_WALLET_ADDRESS'
});Step 3: Import to SDK
{
"tool": "limitless_import_wallet",
"args": {
"encryptedKey": "...",
"salt": "...",
"iv": "...",
"publicKey": "0x...",
"password": "YourSecurePassword123!"
}
}> Security Note: Your raw private key NEVER leaves your machine. Only the encrypted bundle is sent to our servers, and we cannot decrypt it without your password.
Related Resources
| Resource | URL |
|---|---|
| Limitless Exchange | https://limitless.exchange |
| Limitless API Docs | https://api.limitless.exchange/api-v1 |
| Base Chain Explorer | https://basescan.org |
| Base USDC Contract | `0x833589fCD6eDb6E08f4c7C32D4f71b54bdA02913` |
License
PolyForm Noncommercial 1.0.0 © Quantish
Support
- Issues: GitHub Issues
- Email: hello@quantish.live
Frequently asked questions
What is limitless-mcp?
limitless-mcp is Self-hosted Limitless MCP server for trading on Base prediction markets
How do I install limitless-mcp?
Open the GitHub repository and follow its README. Most MCP servers are added to your client's MCP config, then called by your agent.
Is limitless-mcp open source?
Yes — it is hosted on GitHub at https://github.com/joinQuantish/limitless-mcp.
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