alpaca-mcp
Alpaca trading API interface via MCP. alpaca-mcp is a Model Context Protocol (MCP) server maintained by laukikk. It connects to MCP-compatible clients such as Claude Desktop, Cursor, Cline, and other agents that speak the protocol. It exposes 8 tools, including get_account_info_tool, place_market_order, place_limit_order, place_stop_order, place_stop_limit_order, cancel_order, close_position and get_portfolio_summary, that an agent can call directly. It is categorized under Finance/Trading and Tool/Python.
What is this MCP
This MCP provides an interface to the Alpaca trading API, enabling programmatic stock and crypto trading, portfolio management, and market data access through a standardized protocol.
How to use this MCP
Configure with Alpaca API credentials, run the server, and connect via MCP clients like Claude for Desktop using the provided resource paths for account info, trading, and market data.
What this MCP can be used for
Automating trading strategies, portfolio monitoring, algorithmic trading, and integrating financial data into AI workflows through standardized MCP interfaces.
AIMCP authority
DR and traffic signal for the AIMCP public domain.
Frequently asked questions
What is the alpaca-mcp MCP server?
alpaca-mcp is a Model Context Protocol server from laukikk. 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 to my AI client?
Add alpaca-mcp 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 provide?
alpaca-mcp provides 8 tools: get_account_info_tool, place_market_order, place_limit_order, place_stop_order, place_stop_limit_order, cancel_order, close_position and get_portfolio_summary.
Is alpaca-mcp free to use?
alpaca-mcp 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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