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Guides

Learn how to use abi-to-mcp through practical, step-by-step tutorials.

By Use Case

  • ERC20 Token

    Create an MCP server for any ERC20 token. Query balances, transfer tokens, and track transfers.

    ERC20 Guide

  • NFT Collection

    Build an MCP server for ERC721 NFTs. Query ownership, transfer NFTs, and explore metadata.

    NFT Guide

  • DeFi Protocol

    Integrate with complex DeFi protocols like Uniswap, Aave, or Compound.

    DeFi Guide

  • Custom Network

    Add support for networks not included by default, including private chains.

    Custom Networks

  • Claude Desktop

    Complete setup guide for using generated MCP servers with Claude Desktop.

    Claude Desktop

  • Web Builder

    Generate MCP servers in your browser with security scanning and plain English explanations.

    Web Builder

Quick Reference

I want to... Guide
Check token balances ERC20 Guide
Transfer tokens ERC20 Guide
See who owns an NFT NFT Guide
Swap tokens on Uniswap DeFi Guide
Use Polygon or Arbitrum Custom Networks
Set up Claude Desktop Claude Desktop

Prerequisites

Before starting any guide, make sure you have:

  • [x] Installed abi-to-mcp (pip install abi-to-mcp)
  • [x] Python 3.10 or later
  • [x] Access to an RPC endpoint (Alchemy, Infura, or public)
  • [ ] (Optional) Private key for write operations
  • [ ] (Optional) Etherscan API key for address lookups

Skill Level

Guide Difficulty Time
ERC20 Token Beginner 10 min
NFT Collection Beginner 15 min
DeFi Protocol Intermediate 30 min
Custom Network Intermediate 20 min
Claude Desktop Beginner 15 min

Getting Help

If you run into issues:

  1. Check the CLI Reference for command details
  2. Review Core Concepts for understanding
  3. See Troubleshooting for common errors
  4. Open an issue on GitHub

Ready-to-Use Examples

The examples/ folder contains complete, runnable examples with ABIs and generation scripts for ERC20 tokens, NFT collections, DeFi protocols, and Claude Desktop configuration.