# ToolSocket MCP server

> Provides AI agents access to over 660 data tools across social media, weather, finance, and more via a single API key.

- Repository: https://github.com/satashili/toolsocket
- Page: https://hostedmcp.org/servers/satashili/toolsocket
- Transport: stdio, remote
- Stars: 0
- License: MIT
- Latest version: 0.1.0

## Install

### Claude Code

```sh
claude mcp add --env TOOLSOCKET_API_KEY=<YOUR_TOOLSOCKET_API_KEY> toolsocket -- npx -y toolsocket
```

### Cursor (`~/.cursor/mcp.json`)

```json
{
  "mcpServers": {
    "toolsocket": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "toolsocket"
      ],
      "env": {
        "TOOLSOCKET_API_KEY": "<YOUR_TOOLSOCKET_API_KEY>"
      }
    }
  }
}
```

### VS Code (`.vscode/mcp.json`)

```json
{
  "servers": {
    "toolsocket": {
      "type": "stdio",
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "toolsocket"
      ],
      "env": {
        "TOOLSOCKET_API_KEY": "<YOUR_TOOLSOCKET_API_KEY>"
      }
    }
  }
}
```

### Claude Desktop (`claude_desktop_config.json`)

```json
{
  "mcpServers": {
    "toolsocket": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "toolsocket"
      ],
      "env": {
        "TOOLSOCKET_API_KEY": "<YOUR_TOOLSOCKET_API_KEY>"
      }
    }
  }
}
```

### Codex (`~/.codex/config.toml`)

```toml
[mcp_servers.toolsocket]
command = "npx"
args = ["-y", "toolsocket"]

[mcp_servers.toolsocket.env]
TOOLSOCKET_API_KEY = "<YOUR_TOOLSOCKET_API_KEY>"
```

### Gemini CLI (`~/.gemini/settings.json`)

```json
{
  "mcpServers": {
    "toolsocket": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "toolsocket"
      ],
      "env": {
        "TOOLSOCKET_API_KEY": "<YOUR_TOOLSOCKET_API_KEY>"
      }
    }
  }
}
```

## Environment variables

| Name | Required | Secret | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| `TOOLSOCKET_API_KEY` | yes | yes | API key from https://toolsocket.top/console |
| `TOOLSOCKET_URL` | no | no |  |

## FAQ

### Do I need accounts for every platform like TikTok or Instagram?

No, you can use ToolSocket to access these platforms without needing individual accounts for each one.

### How can I connect ToolSocket to Claude Desktop?

You can connect by going to Settings, selecting Connectors, clicking Add custom connector, pasting the URL, signing in, and clicking Allow.

### What happens if a tool call fails or times out?

Upstream errors and timeouts are automatically refunded to your balance.