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Overview

The CDP Docs MCP server gives any MCP-compatible AI tool a direct connection to the Coinbase Developer Platform documentation. Instead of guessing how CDP works, the AI can search the docs and ground its answers in current content. Without the docs MCP: 
You: "Create a wallet connection component"
AI: *generates generic code that might not work with CDP*
With the docs MCP: 
You: "Create a wallet connection component"
AI: *searches CDP docs automatically*
AI: *generates code using actual CDP components*

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How it helps you

When you connect the docs MCP to your AI tools, the AI becomes a CDP expert that can:
  • Generate accurate code using current components
  • Answer specific questions about CDP APIs and authentication
  • Suggest best practices for embedded wallets, payments, and transactions
  • Find the right documentation when you’re stuck on implementation
The CDP Docs MCP server provides documentation search only. It does not execute API calls — that keeps your development environment secure. To execute CDP API operations from an AI agent, see CDP CLI MCP Integration.

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Server URL

https://docs.cdp.coinbase.com/mcp
Add this URL to any MCP-compatible client. Most clients accept either a URL-based remote MCP server or a manual entry in their MCP configuration file.

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Configuration

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URL-based connection

If your client supports remote MCP servers, paste the server URL into its connector settings.

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File-based configuration

If your client uses an mcp.json (or equivalent) configuration file, add an entry like: 
{
  "mcpServers": {
    "coinbase-cdp": {
      "url": "https://docs.cdp.coinbase.com/mcp"
    }
  }
}

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One-click connectors

Many CDP documentation pages include one-click MCP connectors in the Copy page dropdown next to the document header. See AI-Optimized Documentation for details.

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Testing your MCP connection

Once configured, verify the connection by asking your AI tool: 
"What MCP tools do you have available?"
You should see the CDP documentation search tool listed. Then try: 
"Search for information about embedded wallets in the CDP documentation"
The AI should be able to search and return relevant CDP documentation.

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Troubleshooting

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Connection issues

Problem: MCP server not connecting Solution:
  • Verify the URL is exactly: https://docs.cdp.coinbase.com/mcp
  • Check your internet connection
  • Restart your AI tool after configuration
Problem: Search tool not available Solution:
  • Confirm the MCP server was added correctly
  • Try removing and re-adding the server configuration
  • Check the AI tool’s MCP support documentation

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Search issues

Problem: Search returns no results Solution:
  • Try different search terms
  • Use more general terms (e.g., “wallet” instead of “embedded wallet API”)
  • Verify the MCP connection is working

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Additional resources