ccip-sdk 0.1.12

The simplest Python SDK for Chainlink CCIP that turns complex cross-chain operations into 15 lines of code.

CCIP SDK

A simple Python SDK for Chainlink CCIP (Cross-Chain Interoperability Protocol) that enables seamless cross-chain token transfers and messaging.

Features

• 🚀 Deploy sender and receiver contracts across multiple testnets
• 💰 Send tokens and ETH to contracts
• 🔗 Configure cross-chain permissions
• ⚡ Execute cross-chain transfers with built-in monitoring
• 📊 Transaction tracking and URL generation

Installation

pip install ccip-sdk (coming soon, WIP)

Quick Start

1. Environment Setup

Create a .env file in your project root:

PRIVATE_KEY=your_private_key_here

2. Basic Usage

from ccip_sdk import CCIPClient
from dotenv import load_dotenv
import os

load_dotenv()

# Initialize client
client = CCIPClient(private_key=os.environ.get("PRIVATE_KEY"))

# Deploy contracts and perform cross-chain transfer
contract = client.deploy_sender_contract("ethereum_sepolia")
print(f"Deployed contract address: {contract}")

# Fund the contract
txn_hash = client.send_tokens_to_sender_contract("ethereum_sepolia", "CCIP-BnM", 0.1)
print(f"Tokens sent: {txn_hash}")

# Transfer across chains
txn_url = client.transfer(
    sender_chain="ethereum_sepolia", 
    receiver_chain="arbitrum_sepolia", 
    text="Hello Cross-Chain!", 
    amount=0.069
)
print(f"Track transfer: {txn_url}")

Complete Example

from ccip_sdk import CCIPClient
from dotenv import load_dotenv
import os

load_dotenv()

client = CCIPClient(private_key=os.environ.get("PRIVATE_KEY"))

# Step 1: Deploy sender contract on Ethereum Sepolia
contract = client.deploy_sender_contract("ethereum_sepolia")
print(f"Deployed contract address: {contract}\n")

# Step 2: Fund sender contract with tokens
txn_hash = client.send_tokens_to_sender_contract("ethereum_sepolia", "CCIP-BnM", 0.1)
print(f"Token sent via this transaction hash : {txn_hash}\n")

# Step 3: Fund sender contract with ETH (for gas fees)
txn_hash = client.send_eth_to_contract("ethereum_sepolia", 0.05)
print(f"ETH sent via this transaction hash : {txn_hash}\n")

# Step 4: Allow destination chain for cross-chain messaging
txn_hash = client.allow_destination_chain(current_chain="ethereum_sepolia", destination_chain="arbitrum_sepolia")
print(f"Allowed destination chain arbitrum_sepolia done with txnHash : {txn_hash}\n")

# Step 5: Deploy receiver contract on Arbitrum Sepolia
contract = client.deploy_receiver_contract("arbitrum_sepolia")
print(f"Deployed contract address: {contract}\n")

# Step 6: Allow source chain on receiver
txn_hash = client.allow_source_chain(current_chain="arbitrum_sepolia", sender_chain="ethereum_sepolia")
print(f"Allowed sender chain ethereum_sepolia done with txnHash : {txn_hash}\n")

# Step 7: Allow sender contract to send messages to receiver
txn_hash = client.allow_sender_on_receiver(sender_chain="ethereum_sepolia", receiver_chain="arbitrum_sepolia")
print(f"Allowed the sender contract to send messages on reciever chain with txnHash : {txn_hash}\n")

# Step 8: Execute cross-chain transfer
txn_url = client.transfer(sender_chain="ethereum_sepolia", receiver_chain="arbitrum_sepolia", text="Hi dj boi", amount=0.069)
print(f"You can watch the CCIP Transfer here : {txn_url}\n")

Step-by-Step Explanation

1. Contract Deployment

• deploy_sender_contract(): Deploys a contract that can send cross-chain messages
• deploy_receiver_contract(): Deploys a contract that can receive cross-chain messages

2. Contract Funding

• send_tokens_to_sender_contract(): Funds the sender with tokens for transfer
• send_eth_to_contract(): Funds the sender with ETH for transaction fees

3. Permission Setup

• allow_destination_chain(): Authorizes the sender to communicate with a specific destination chain
• allow_source_chain(): Authorizes the receiver to accept messages from a specific source chain
• allow_sender_on_receiver(): Links sender and receiver contracts for communication

4. Cross-Chain Transfer

• transfer(): Executes the cross-chain token transfer with optional message

Supported Networks

Chain Name	Network	Purpose
ethereum_sepolia	Ethereum Sepolia Testnet	Primary testing network
arbitrum_sepolia	Arbitrum Sepolia Testnet	L2 scaling solution
base_sepolia	Base Sepolia Testnet	Coinbase L2 network
avalanche_fuji	Avalanche Fuji Testnet	High-performance blockchain

Supported Tokens

Token	Description	Use Case
LINK	Chainlink Token	Network fees and staking
CCIP-BnM	Burn and Mint Token	Cross-chain transfers
USDC	USD Coin	Stable value transfers
CCIP-LnM	Lock and Mint Token	Alternative transfer mechanism

Requirements

• Python 3.7+
• Valid private key with testnet funds
• Access to supported testnet RPCs

Security Note

⚠️ Never commit your private key to version control. Always use environment variables or secure key management solutions.

Contributing

We welcome contributions! Here's how you can help:

Getting Started

1. Fork the repository
2. Create a feature branch: git checkout -b feature-name
3. Make your changes
4. Add tests for new functionality
5. Submit a pull request

Development Setup

git clone https://github.com/your-username/ccip_sdk.git
cd ccip_sdk
pip install -e .
pip install -r requirements-dev.txt

Running Tests

pytest tests/

Code Style

• Follow PEP 8 guidelines
• Use type hints where applicable
• Add docstrings for public methods
• Ensure 80% test coverage

Issues and Feature Requests

• Check existing issues before creating new ones
• Provide detailed descriptions and reproduction steps
• Tag issues appropriately (bug, enhancement, documentation)

Documentation

• Update README.md for new features
• Add inline code documentation
• Provide usage examples

MCP Server Support

The CCIP SDK includes a Model Context Protocol (MCP) server that enables AI assistants like Claude Desktop to perform cross-chain transfers using natural language.

🚀 Quick MCP Setup

1. Install MCP Dependencies

pip install mcp ccip-sdk python-dotenv

2. Download MCP Server

# Save the MCP server file as ccip_mcp_server.py
curl -o ccip_mcp_server.py https://raw.githubusercontent.com/your-username/ccip_sdk/main/mcp/ccip_mcp_server.py

3. Setup Environment

# Create .env file with your private key
echo "PRIVATE_KEY=your_private_key_here" > .env

🖥️ Claude Desktop Integration

Step 1: Configure Claude Desktop

Add the MCP server to your Claude Desktop configuration:

On macOS: ~/Library/Application Support/Claude/claude_desktop_config.json On Windows: %APPDATA%/Claude/claude_desktop_config.json

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "ccip": {
      "command": "python",
      "args": ["/path/to/your/ccip_mcp_server.py"],
      "env": {
        "PRIVATE_KEY": "your_private_key_here"
      }
    }
  }
}

Step 2: Restart Claude Desktop

Close and reopen Claude Desktop to load the MCP server.

Step 3: Start Using Cross-Chain Transfers!

Now you can chat with Claude using natural language:

👤 You: "Send 0.1 CCIP-BnM from Ethereum to Arbitrum with message 'Hello Cross-Chain!'"

🤖 Claude: I'll help you execute a cross-chain transfer from Ethereum to Arbitrum. Let me set this up...

✅ Transfer setup complete!
🔄 Executing all 8 steps...
...
🎉 Transfer complete! Track here: https://ccip.chain.link/...

🛠️ Advanced MCP Configuration

Environment Variables Setup

# Create a dedicated .env file for MCP
cat > ccip_mcp.env << EOF
PRIVATE_KEY=your_private_key_here
ETHEREUM_RPC=https://eth-sepolia.api.onfinality.io/public
ARBITRUM_RPC=https://arbitrum-sepolia-rpc.publicnode.com
BASE_RPC=https://sepolia.base.org
AVALANCHE_RPC=https://ava-testnet.public.blastapi.io/ext/bc/C/rpc
EOF

Claude Desktop Config with Environment File

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "ccip": {
      "command": "python",
      "args": ["/path/to/ccip_mcp_server.py"],
      "env": {
        "PRIVATE_KEY": "your_private_key_here"
      }
    }
  }
}

🎯 MCP Usage Examples

Simple Transfer

Send 0.05 CCIP-BnM from Ethereum to Base

Advanced Transfer

Execute a cross-chain transfer of 0.1 USDC from Arbitrum to Avalanche with message "Payment for services" and fund the contract with 0.2 tokens and 0.08 ETH

Check Status

What's the status of my current CCIP transfer?

Find Chains

What chain matches "arb"?

🔧 Troubleshooting MCP

Common Issues

MCP Server Not Loading:

• Check file paths in claude_desktop_config.json
• Verify Python and dependencies are installed
• Check Claude Desktop logs

Transfer Failures:

• Ensure private key has testnet funds
• Verify network connectivity
• Check supported chain/token names

Permission Issues:

• Ensure Python script is executable: chmod +x ccip_mcp_server.py
• Check file ownership and permissions

Debug Mode

Add debug logging to your MCP server:

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "ccip": {
      "command": "python",
      "args": ["/path/to/mcp-server.py", "--debug"],
      "env": {
        "PRIVATE_KEY": "your_private_key_here",
        "LOG_LEVEL": "DEBUG"
      }
    }
  }
}

🌟 MCP Features

• ✅ Natural Language Processing - Use everyday language for chain names
• ✅ One-Step Execution - Complete transfers in a single command
• ✅ Real-time Progress - Live updates during transfer process
• ✅ Error Recovery - Clear error messages and troubleshooting
• ✅ State Management - Maintains transfer context across conversations
• ✅ Multi-Chain Support - All testnets supported with automatic mapping

📱 Alternative MCP Clients

Besides Claude Desktop, you can use the MCP server with:

• Custom Applications: Build your own MCP client
• Other AI Assistants: Any MCP-compatible AI system
• Command Line: Direct MCP protocol communication
• Web Interfaces: Browser-based MCP clients

🔐 Security Best Practices

• ⚠️ Never commit private keys to version control
• 🔒 Use environment variables for sensitive data
• 🧪 Test on testnets before mainnet
• 🔄 Rotate keys regularly
• 📝 Monitor transactions via block explorers

License

MIT License - see LICENSE for details.

Support

• 📖 Documentation [Coming soon]
• 🐛 Issue Tracker
• 🤖 MCP Server