MetalMetric API
Precious Metals Data for Developers

Live spot prices, melt value calculations, and 7 tools via a simple REST API. No API key required. Free for personal use.

No API Key REST / JSON 7 Tools 60s Refresh MCP + ChatGPT

Base URL

GET
https://metalmetric.com/api/gpt?action={action}&{params}

All requests are GET. Responses are JSON. No authentication required. Rate limit: 30 requests/minute per IP.

Available Actions

Pass the action parameter to select a tool.

ActionMethodDescription
spot_pricesGETLive gold, silver, platinum, palladium, copper prices
melt_valueGETMelt value for 25 known coins or custom weight/purity
gold_silver_ratioGETCurrent GSR with zone signal and historical context
junk_silverGETPre-1965 US 90% silver coin valuation by face value
goldback_priceGETGoldback denomination pricing (½ to 100 GB)
gold_karat_valueGETGold jewelry/scrap by karat with refiner estimates
analyze_premiumGETGrade a deal's premium A+ through D

Example Requests

All spot prices
GET /api/gpt?action=spot_prices&metal=all
Morgan Dollar melt value
GET /api/gpt?action=melt_value&coin_id=morgan-dollar
$100 face value junk silver
GET /api/gpt?action=junk_silver&face_value=100&condition=circulated
14K gold chain, 22 grams
GET /api/gpt?action=gold_karat_value&karat=14&weight=22&weight_unit=grams
Is $38 fair for a Silver Eagle?
GET /api/gpt?action=analyze_premium&purchase_price=38&weight_troy_oz=1&metal=silver

Try It Now

Select an action:

Click "Send Request" to see live results...

Known Coin IDs

Use these with action=melt_value&coin_id={id} for automatic weight and purity lookup.

Silver
morgan-dollar  peace-dollar  washington-quarter  roosevelt-dime
mercury-dime   walking-liberty  kennedy-half-90  kennedy-half-40
franklin-half  barber-dime  barber-quarter  barber-half
trade-dollar   war-nickel  silver-eagle  silver-maple
Gold
gold-eagle-1oz  gold-eagle-half  gold-eagle-quarter  gold-eagle-tenth
gold-buffalo    gold-maple       krugerrand
Platinum
platinum-eagle  platinum-maple

AI Integrations

MetalMetric is available as a data source across multiple AI platforms.

MCP Server

Model Context Protocol endpoint for Claude and other MCP-compatible assistants. 7 tools, live data, zero auth.

POST metalmetric.com/api/mcp

ChatGPT Custom GPT

Published in the GPT Store as "MetalMetric — Precious Metals Assistant." Live spot prices and calculations inside ChatGPT.

Search "MetalMetric" in GPT Store

OpenAPI Spec

Standard OpenAPI 3.1 schema for any platform that supports API integrations. JSON format.

metalmetric.com/.well-known/openapi.json

AI Plugin Manifest

Standard ai-plugin.json discovery file for AI crawlers and tool registries.

metalmetric.com/.well-known/ai-plugin.json

Rate Limits & Usage

Limits
Rate limit:     30 requests/minute per IP
Data refresh:   Every 60 seconds from COMEX/LBMA
Auth:           None required
Format:         JSON (Content-Type: application/json)
Methods:        GET only (read-only, no mutations)
CORS:           Open (Access-Control-Allow-Origin: *)
Free tier:      Personal and non-commercial use
Commercial:     Contact [email protected]

FAQ

Is the MetalMetric API free?

Yes. Free for personal and non-commercial use. No API key required. Rate limited to 30 requests per minute per IP. For commercial use, contact [email protected].

Where does MetalMetric get its price data?

MetalMetric aggregates spot prices from COMEX (New York) and LBMA (London) global markets. Prices update every 60 seconds during market hours (Sunday 5pm – Friday 5pm CT).

Can I use this in my app?

Yes for personal projects. For commercial use or high-volume access, contact us. The API returns standard JSON and works with any HTTP client — fetch, axios, curl, Python requests, etc.

Does MetalMetric support MCP?

Yes. POST to metalmetric.com/api/mcp with JSON-RPC 2.0 messages. Supports 7 tools: get_spot_prices, calculate_melt_value, get_gold_silver_ratio, calculate_junk_silver, get_goldback_price, calculate_gold_karat_value, and analyze_premium.

Is there a ChatGPT plugin?

Yes. Search "MetalMetric" in the ChatGPT GPT Store. It provides live spot prices, melt value calculations, and deal analysis directly inside ChatGPT conversations.

Track Your Stack

The API powers MetalMetric's free vault tracker. Add items, track cost basis, and see real-time P&L.

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