generated: '2026-07-19'
method: searched
source: https://docs.li.fi/mcp-server/tools
status: published
server:
  name: lifi
  transport: http
  url: https://mcp.li.quest/mcp
  docs: https://docs.li.fi/mcp-server/overview
  probe_status: 200
  read_only: true
  read_only_note: The server returns unsigned transactionRequest objects only. Signing and broadcast happen
    in the user's wallet, outside the MCP server.
authentication:
  required: false
  note: 'Works anonymously at the unauthenticated rate limit. Supply an API key via the Authorization:
    Bearer or X-LiFi-Api-Key header for the higher limit.'
  headers:
  - Authorization
  - X-LiFi-Api-Key
client_config:
  mcpServers:
    lifi:
      type: http
      url: https://mcp.li.quest/mcp
typical_workflow:
- get-chains
- get-token
- get-quote
- get-allowance
- sign and broadcast externally
- get-status
tools:
- name: get-tokens
  category: Token Information
  description: Retrieve all tokens supported by LI.FI.
  source_operation: openapi/lifi-openapi-original.yml#GET /v1/tokens
- name: get-token
  category: Token Information
  description: Get details about a specific token including price, decimals, and contract address.
  source_operation: openapi/lifi-openapi-original.yml#GET /v1/token
- name: get-chains
  category: Chain Information
  description: List all supported blockchain networks.
  source_operation: openapi/lifi-openapi-original.yml#GET /v1/chains
- name: get-chain-by-id
  category: Chain Information
  description: Look up a chain by its numeric ID.
  source_operation: openapi/lifi-openapi-original.yml#GET /v1/chains
- name: get-chain-by-name
  category: Chain Information
  description: Look up a chain by name (case-insensitive).
  source_operation: openapi/lifi-openapi-original.yml#GET /v1/chains
- name: get-quote
  category: Quote & Swap
  description: Get the best route for a swap. Primary tool. Returns the optimal route, fees, estimated
    time, and a transactionRequest ready for signing.
  source_operation: openapi/lifi-openapi-original.yml#GET /v1/quote
- name: get-routes
  category: Quote & Swap
  description: Get multiple route options for comparison.
  source_operation: openapi/lifi-openapi-original.yml#POST /v1/advanced/routes
- name: get-step-transaction
  category: Quote & Swap
  description: Convert a route step into an executable transaction.
  source_operation: openapi/lifi-openapi-original.yml#POST /v1/advanced/stepTransaction
- name: get-status
  category: Quote & Swap
  description: Track the progress of a cross-chain transfer.
  source_operation: openapi/lifi-openapi-original.yml#GET /v1/status
- name: get-quote-with-calls
  category: Quote & Swap
  description: Get a quote with custom contract calls (Zaps) for bridge-plus-deposit flows.
  source_operation: openapi/lifi-openapi-original.yml#POST /v1/quote/contractCalls
- name: get-connections
  category: Discovery & Routing
  description: Check available swap routes between chains.
  source_operation: openapi/lifi-openapi-original.yml#GET /v1/connections
- name: get-tools
  category: Discovery & Routing
  description: List available bridges and DEXes with their key and name values.
  source_operation: openapi/lifi-openapi-original.yml#GET /v1/tools
- name: get-gas-prices
  category: Gas Information
  description: Get current gas prices for all supported chains.
  source_operation: openapi/lifi-openapi-original.yml#GET /v1/gas/prices
- name: get-gas-suggestion
  category: Gas Information
  description: Get detailed gas parameters for a specific chain.
  source_operation: openapi/lifi-openapi-original.yml#GET /v1/gas/suggestion/{chain}
- name: get-native-token-balance
  category: Balance & Allowance
  description: Check the native token balance for a wallet address.
  source_operation: null
  note: Served by direct RPC reads, not a LI.FI REST endpoint.
- name: get-token-balance
  category: Balance & Allowance
  description: Check an ERC20 token balance for a wallet address.
  source_operation: null
  note: Served by direct RPC reads, not a LI.FI REST endpoint.
- name: get-allowance
  category: Balance & Allowance
  description: Check token spending approval before a swap.
  source_operation: null
  note: Served by direct RPC reads, not a LI.FI REST endpoint.
- name: test-api-key
  category: API Key & Health
  description: Verify that an API key is valid; returns key status and rate limit information.
  source_operation: null
- name: health-check
  category: API Key & Health
  description: Check server health and version.
  source_operation: null
related_servers:
- name: LI.FI Intents MCP Server
  docs: https://docs.li.fi/lifi-intents/mcp-server/overview
  description: Separate hosted MCP server exposing Intents-specific tools (quote requests, order submission,
    order status) for the solver marketplace.
deployment:
  mode: remote
  endpoint: https://mcp.li.quest/mcp
  verified: probed
  probe: live
  tools: 25
  checked: '2026-08-12'
  source: catalog MCP census