alpaca-mcp-server

Alpaca MCP server supporting stock, ETF, cryptocurrency, and options trading and data analysis.

MCPBusinessOpen source

Type: MCP
Transport: http
Open source: Yes
GitHub Stars: ★ 1.0k
Source: mcp-github
Repository: github.com/alpacahq/alpaca-mcp-server

Overview

The official Alpaca MCP server allows you to trade stocks, ETFs, cryptocurrencies, and options, run data analysis, and build strategies using natural language within your preferred LLM tools and IDEs. This capability enables AI to perform complex financial operations, ideal for financial analysts, traders, and developers. Access is via environment variable configuration and connecting with the MCP client. Requires Python 3.10+ environment.

Capabilities

▪Stock, ETF, cryptocurrency, and options trading
▪Real-time market data retrieval
▪Portfolio management
▪Natural language trading operations
▪Data analysis and strategy development

Use cases

Automated trading strategiesReal-time market monitoringPortfolio optimizationFinancial data analysis

Setup

Requires: API KeyPython 3.10+

Install Python 3.10+, clone the repository, and follow the steps in the README to configure environment variables and start the service.

This information was compiled by AI from public sources and may contain inaccuracies — please refer to the source.

FAQ

How do I upgrade from V1 to V2?

Refer to the upgrade guide; tool names and parameters have changed, requiring reconfiguration of the MCP client.

Is the older V1 version supported?

V1 is still available on PyPI, but upgrading to V2 is recommended.

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