> ## 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.

# Comparing our Agentic Tools

> Choose between the Coinbase CLI and CDP CLI based on what you're building.

## Overview

We offer two separate agentic products depending on what you're looking to accomplish:

* **If you are a trader** looking to give your AI agent headless access to your Coinbase account, use the [Coinbase CLI/MCP](/coinbase-for-agents/overview). It connects directly to Coinbase Advanced Trade, enabling your agent to check prices, place orders, and manage portfolios.

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

## Coinbase CLI vs. CDP CLI

|                     | Coinbase CLI                                                                     | CDP CLI                                                                |
| ------------------- | -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | ---------------------------------------------------------------------- |
| **Target Audience** | Advanced trader                                                                  | Crypto builder                                                         |
| **Command**         | `coinbase`                                                                       | `cdp`                                                                  |
| **Purpose**         | Trade crypto on Coinbase Advanced Trade                                          | Build apps on CDP APIs (server wallets, onchain data, x402)            |
| **Example**         | `coinbase orders create product_id=BTC-USD ...`                                  | `cdp evm accounts create name=my-wallet`                               |
| **Package**         | [`@coinbase/coinbase-cli`](https://www.npmjs.com/package/@coinbase/coinbase-cli) | [`@coinbase/cdp-cli`](https://www.npmjs.com/package/@coinbase/cdp-cli) |
| **Auth**            | CDP API key (ECDSA, with Trade + Transfer permissions)                           | CDP API key + wallet secret                                            |

Both run as MCP servers. Use the Coinbase CLI when you need exchange trading. Use the CDP CLI when you need onchain infrastructure.