coingecko

name	coingecko
description	Fetch crypto prices, market data, and token info from the CoinGecko free API. Use when the user asks about crypto prices, market caps, 24h changes, trending coins, or token lookups. Covers BTC, ETH, SOL, and thousands of altcoins. Also supports Solana token lookups by contract address.

CoinGecko Crypto Price Skill

Fetches crypto market data from the CoinGecko free API (no key required, ~30 req/min rate limit).

Commands

Price check (one or more coins)

python3 scripts/price.py bitcoin ethereum solana

Returns: price, 24h change, market cap, volume for each coin.

Search for a coin by name/ticker

python3 scripts/search.py "pepe"

Returns: matching coin IDs, symbols, and market cap ranks.

Token lookup by contract address (Solana, Ethereum, etc.)

python3 scripts/token.py solana <contract_address>

Returns: token name, price, 24h change, market cap, liquidity info.

Trending coins

python3 scripts/trending.py

Returns: top trending coins on CoinGecko.

Coin IDs

CoinGecko uses slug IDs (e.g., bitcoin, ethereum, solana, dogecoin). Use search.py to find the correct ID if unsure.

Rate Limits

Free API: ~30 calls/min. Cache results when doing bulk lookups. Avoid calling in tight loops.