> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.cdp.coinbase.com/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Overview

> Choose between Coinbase MCP, Wallet MCP, and CDP MCP based on what you want your agent to do.

We offer three agent tools depending on what you want to accomplish:

* **If you are a trader with a Coinbase account**, use [Coinbase MCP](/ai-agents/coinbase-for-agents/coinbase-mcp). It connects your agent to Coinbase Advanced Trade so it can check prices, place orders, and manage portfolios.

* **If you have or want a self-custodial Coinbase Wallet**, use [Wallet MCP](/ai-agents/coinbase-for-agents/wallet-mcp). It lets your agent interact with DeFi, check balances, send funds, swap tokens, sign messages, and make x402 payments. You approve every write action in Coinbase Wallet.

* **If you are a builder** developing a crypto app with a coding agent, use the [CDP MCP](/ai-agents/cdp-for-agents/cdp-mcp). It gives your agent access to the full CDP API surface: server wallets, onchain data, smart accounts, x402 payments, and more.

## Compare agent tools

|                         | [Coinbase MCP](/ai-agents/coinbase-for-agents/coinbase-mcp)                       | [Wallet MCP](/ai-agents/coinbase-for-agents/wallet-mcp)                                                      | [CDP MCP](/ai-agents/cdp-for-agents/cdp-mcp)                           |
| ----------------------- | --------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ | ---------------------------------------------------------------------- |
| **Best for**            | Trading crypto, equities, and derivatives on Coinbase (Recommended)               | Giving an AI assistant access to your Coinbase Wallet                                                        | Building applications with CDP APIs                                    |
| **Interface**           | CLI and MCP server                                                                | Remote MCP server                                                                                            | CLI and MCP server                                                     |
| **Command or endpoint** | `coinbase` or `https://agents.coinbase.com/mcp`                                   | `https://mcp.base.org`                                                                                       | `cdp`                                                                  |
| **Capabilities**        | Trade 900+ crypto pairs, US equities, and derivatives. x402 payments coming soon. | Interact with DeFi protocols, check balances, send funds, swap tokens, sign messages, and make x402 payments | Use server wallets, onchain data, smart accounts, and x402 APIs        |
| **Package**             | [`@coinbase/coinbase-cli`](https://www.npmjs.com/package/@coinbase/coinbase-cli)  | No package required                                                                                          | [`@coinbase/cdp-cli`](https://www.npmjs.com/package/@coinbase/cdp-cli) |
| **Authentication**      | Sign in with Coinbase or API key (CLI)                                            | Sign in with Coinbase Wallet                                                                                 | CDP API key and wallet secret                                          |
| **Approval model**      | Agent can operate autonomously or with your approval — you choose                 | You approve every write action in Coinbase Wallet                                                            | Not applicable (server-side)                                           |