coingecko

Retrieve cryptocurrency market data from the CoinGecko API.

22|12|Updated Mar 13, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/Starchild-ai-agent/official-skills --skill coingecko-starchild-ai-agent
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Skill: coingecko
Source: https://github.com/Starchild-ai-agent/official-skills/tree/main/coingecko
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/Starchild-ai-agent/official-skills --skill coingecko-starchild-ai-agent

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill includes scripts (resource) and references (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

Provides comprehensive and up-to-date cryptocurrency market data, enabling informed decision-making in the volatile crypto space.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Price Tracking: Get current and historical prices for thousands of cryptocurrencies.
  • Market Discovery: Identify trending coins, top gainers/losers, and newly listed assets.
  • In-depth Research: Access detailed coin data, exchange information, derivatives markets, and NFT collection stats.
  • Use Case: Quickly check the current price of Bitcoin in USD, find the top 5 trending altcoins in the last 24 hours, or research the market cap and trading volume of a specific DeFi token.

Quick Start

Use the coingecko skill to get the current price of bitcoin in usd.

Frequently Asked Questions about coingecko

High-intent search queries and answers about installing and using this skill.

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How do I get real-time cryptocurrency prices for Bitcoin and altcoins?

To get real-time cryptocurrency prices, you can retrieve current price feeds for thousands of crypto assets. This provides up-to-date market values to inform your trading decisions across various digital currencies.

Can I track trending crypto coins and top market movers?

You can track trending crypto coins and top market movers using market discovery tools. This identifies top gainers, losers, and newly listed assets, helping you discover emerging market opportunities.

Does accessing crypto market data and NFT statistics require an API key?

Accessing crypto market data and NFT statistics requires a COINGECKO_API_KEY. This key is necessary to bypass standard rate limits and unlock Pro API features for comprehensive market insights.

What is the best way to research historical OHLC data for DeFi tokens?

The best way to research historical OHLC data for DeFi tokens is by querying historical price feeds. This delivers detailed open, high, low, and close data to analyze past market performance.

Can I retrieve derivatives market data and exchange information?

You can retrieve derivatives market data and detailed exchange information. This provides insights into exchange trading volumes and derivatives metrics for comprehensive crypto market research.