yejiming Gate MCP (OpenClaw / mcporter)
General Rules
⚠️ STOP — You MUST read and strictly follow the shared runtime rules before proceeding. Do NOT select or call any tool until all rules are read. These rules have the highest priority. → Read gate-runtime-rules.md
- Only call MCP tools explicitly listed in this skill. Tools not documented here must NOT be called, even if they exist in the MCP server.
MCP Dependencies
Required MCP Servers
| MCP Server | Status |
|---|---|
| Gate (main) | ✅ Required |
| Gate-Dex | ✅ Required |
| Gate-Info | ✅ Required |
| Gate-News | ✅ Required |
Authentication
- API Key Required: No
Installation Check
- Required: Gate (main), Gate-Dex, Gate-Info, Gate-News
- Install: Run installer skill for your IDE
- Cursor:
gate-mcp-cursor-installer - Codex:
gate-mcp-codex-installer - Claude:
gate-mcp-claude-installer - OpenClaw:
gate-mcp-openclaw-installer
- Cursor:
Quick Start
# Install all Gate MCP servers (default)
./scripts/install.sh
# Selective installation
./scripts/install.sh --select
CEX MCP modes
| Mode | mcporter name | Endpoint | Auth |
|---|---|---|---|
| Local CEX | gate |
stdio npx -y gate-mcp |
GATE_API_KEY / GATE_API_SECRET (optional for public-only) |
| Remote CEX — Public | gate-cex-pub |
https://api.gatemcp.ai/mcp |
None |
| Remote CEX — Exchange | gate-cex-ex |
https://api.gatemcp.ai/mcp/exchange |
Gate OAuth2 — run mcporter auth gate-cex-ex after add |
| DEX | gate-dex |
https://api.gatemcp.ai/mcp/dex |
x-api-key MCP_AK_8W2N7Q + Authorization: Bearer ${GATE_MCP_TOKEN} |
| Info | gate-info |
https://api.gatemcp.ai/mcp/info |
None |
| News | gate-news |
https://api.gatemcp.ai/mcp/news |
None |
Details: gate-mcp README.
MCP Servers (summary)
| Server | Endpoint | Auth | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
gate |
npx -y gate-mcp |
API Key + Secret | Local CEX (stdio) |
gate-cex-pub |
https://api.gatemcp.ai/mcp |
None | Remote public market data |
gate-cex-ex |
https://api.gatemcp.ai/mcp/exchange |
OAuth2 (mcporter auth gate-cex-ex) |
Remote private CEX |
gate-dex |
https://api.gatemcp.ai/mcp/dex |
x-api-key + Bearer | DEX |
gate-info |
https://api.gatemcp.ai/mcp/info |
None | Info & analysis |
gate-news |
https://api.gatemcp.ai/mcp/news |
None | News |
Installation Modes
1. Install All (Default)
./scripts/install.sh
Installs all configured servers. Prompts for Gate API credentials when adding gate (local).
2. Selective Install
./scripts/install.sh --select
# or
./scripts/install.sh -s
Interactive menu to choose a server (1–6).
Common Commands
# Market / info (no auth)
mcporter call gate-info.list_tickers currency_pair=BTC_USDT
mcporter call gate-news.list_news
# Remote CEX public — list tools first, then call cex_* tools
mcporter list gate-cex-pub
# Local CEX trading (requires API keys in mcporter env)
mcporter call gate.list_spot_accounts
# Remote CEX exchange (OAuth2) — authorize first
mcporter auth gate-cex-ex
# DEX (wallet; may require web3 + OAuth)
mcporter call gate-dex.list_balances
API Configuration
Getting API Keys (Local gate server)
- Visit https://www.gate.com/myaccount/profile/api-key/manage
- Create API key with permissions as needed (Read / Trade / Withdraw).
Gate-Dex authorization
When a gate-dex query returns "need authorization": (1) Open https://web3.gate.com/ to create or bind a wallet if needed; (2) Complete OAuth via the link the assistant provides.
Remote CEX exchange (OAuth2)
After install, run mcporter auth gate-cex-ex and complete Gate OAuth2 in the browser.
Storing Credentials
The installer stores credentials in mcporter config where applicable.
Troubleshooting
mcporter not found
npm install -g mcporter
Connection failed
- Verify API keys are correct (for
gate) - For
gate-cex-ex, runmcporter auth gate-cex-ex - Check network:
mcporter daemon statusif using daemon