alpaca-mcp-server
Alpaca MCP server for LLM-powered trading. alpaca-mcp-server is a Model Context Protocol (MCP) server maintained by miguelyad26. It connects to MCP-compatible clients such as Claude Desktop, Cursor, Cline, and other agents that speak the protocol. It exposes 9 tools, including get_account_info, get_positions, get_stock_quote, get_stock_bars, get_orders, place_market_order, place_limit_order and cancel_all_orders, that an agent can call directly. It is categorized under Finance/Trading and AI/Integration.
What is this MCP
This is a Model Context Protocol (MCP) server that connects LLMs like Claude to the Alpaca trading API, enabling natural language interaction with stock trading functionality.
How to use this MCP
Install the server, configure your Alpaca API keys, and connect it to an MCP client like Claude for Desktop. The server exposes trading tools that can be accessed through natural language queries.
What this MCP can be used for
This MCP enables stock trading, position management, market data access, and account management through natural language commands, allowing users to interact with financial markets using conversational AI assistants.
AIMCP authority
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Frequently asked questions
What is the alpaca-mcp-server MCP server?
alpaca-mcp-server is a Model Context Protocol server from miguelyad26. It lets MCP-compatible AI clients call its tools over a standard interface, so agents like Claude, Cursor, and Cline can use it without custom integration.
How do I connect alpaca-mcp-server to my AI client?
Add alpaca-mcp-server to your client's MCP configuration using the stdio or SSE connection shown in the usage examples on this page, then restart the client to load the server.
What tools does alpaca-mcp-server provide?
alpaca-mcp-server provides 9 tools: get_account_info, get_positions, get_stock_quote, get_stock_bars, get_orders, place_market_order, place_limit_order, cancel_all_orders and close_all_positions.
Is alpaca-mcp-server free to use?
alpaca-mcp-server is listed on AIMCP for free. Any API keys or accounts required by the underlying service are set by its provider.
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