# Quickstart

#### Quick Start Guide <a href="#quick-start-guide" id="quick-start-guide"></a>

Getting started with ContextBridge takes less than 5 minutes:

**Step 1: Connect Your Wallet**

1. Visit [Context Bridge](https://app.contextbridge.xyz/login)
2. Click "Connect Wallet"&#x20;
3. Choose your wallet (MetaMask, WalletConnect, Phantom for Solana)
4. Approve the connection

**Step 2: Generate API Key**

1. Navigate to the [API Dashboard](https://app.contextbridge.xyz/api-dashboard)
2. Click "Generate New API Key"
3. Give your key a descriptive name
4. Copy and securely store your API key

**Step 3: Choose Your Plan**

1. Visit [Plans & Pricing](https://contextbridge.xyz/plans)
2. Select a plan that fits your needs:
   * **Free**: 150 credits (one-time)
   * **Basic**: 5,000 credits/month
   * **Pro**: 15,000 credits/month
   * **Premium**: 35,000 credits/month

**Step 4: Configure MCP Client**

Add ContextBridge servers to your MCP client:

**For Claude Desktop:**

```json
{
  "mcpServers": {
    "contextbridge-market": {
      "url": "https://backend.contextbridge.xyz/mcp/market-intelligence",
      "transport": "http",
      "headers": {
        "x-api-key": "YOUR_API_KEY_HERE"
      }
    }
  }
}
```

**For Cursor IDE:**

```json
{
  "mcp": {
    "servers": {
      "contextbridge-market": {
        "url": "https://backend.contextbridge.xyz/mcp/market-intelligence",
        "transport": "http",
        "headers": {
          "x-api-key": "YOUR_API_KEY_HERE"
        }
      }
    }
  }
}
```

#### Account Setup <a href="#account-setup" id="account-setup"></a>

**Wallet Connection**

ContextBridge supports multiple wallet types:

**EVM Wallets:**

* MetaMask, WalletConnect, Coinbase Wallet, Rainbow Wallet

**Solana Wallets:**

* Phantom, Solflare, Backpack

**Supported Networks:**

* Ethereum Mainnet, Base, Polygon, BSC, Solana

#### API Key Management <a href="#api-key-management" id="api-key-management"></a>

**Creating API Keys**

1. Navigate to API Dashboard
2. Click "Generate New API Key"
3. Configure settings (name, description, expiry)

**Security Best Practices**

* Never expose API keys in client-side code
* Use environment variables for key storage
* Rotate keys regularly (every 90 days recommended)
* Set expiration dates to limit exposure

#### First Integration <a href="#first-integration" id="first-integration"></a>

**Using MCP Server**

Once configured, simply ask your AI assistant:

```
User: "What are the top trending tokens right now?"
```


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