Search CoinGecko
Tool ID: coingecko_search
Summary
Finds coins, and a short list of categories, exchanges, and NFTs, that match a name, ticker, or partial word. Each coin comes back with the id other CoinGecko tools expect.
When to use it
- You know a name or ticker and need the id before asking for a price or a chart.
- Several coins share a ticker and you need the one with the higher market-cap rank.
What you need
| Requirement | Required? |
|---|---|
| Metraclick connection | Yes |
| Tool enabled for your account | Yes |
| CoinGecko credential | Yes. Keys are optional. A Demo API key raises the rate limit; a Pro API key uses CoinGecko Pro. See the overview. |
Parameters
| Parameter | Required? | Description |
|---|---|---|
query |
Yes | Name, ticker, or partial text. At most 300 characters. |
What you get back
Up to 10 coins, each with an id, name, ticker, market-cap rank, and a small image link. Short lists of matching categories, exchanges, and NFTs are included when CoinGecko returns them.
Example prompts
Find the CoinGecko id for ether.
Which coin is the ticker PEPE?
Search CoinGecko for solana.
Tips
- Prefer the match with a market-cap rank when several rows share a ticker.
- Use the id from this result in Prices or History.