Financial Data - MCP Server

By xBlueCode GitHub

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Overview

what is Financial Data - MCP Server?

Financial Data - MCP Server is a server that provides access to the Alpha Vantage API, enabling users to retrieve stock data for use in various applications, particularly with language models.

how to use Financial Data - MCP Server?

To use the server, you can install it via Smithery or manually using npm. After installation, obtain an API key from Alpha Vantage and configure your MCP client to connect to the server.

key features of Financial Data - MCP Server?

getStockQuote: Retrieve the current stock quote.
getHistoricalData: Access historical stock data (daily, weekly, or monthly).
Future tools for technical analysis and company overview will be added.

use cases of Financial Data - MCP Server?

Integrating stock data into financial applications.
Analyzing historical stock trends for investment decisions.
Enhancing language models with real-time financial data.

FAQ from Financial Data - MCP Server?

How do I obtain an API key?

You can get an API key from the Alpha Vantage website.

Can I use this server for any stock?

Yes, the server supports a wide range of stock symbols.

Is there a limit to the number of requests?

Please refer to the Alpha Vantage API documentation for request limits.

Content

Financial Data - MCP Server

This is an MCP server that provides access to the Alpha Vantage API, allowing stock data retrieval to be used as context to LLMs.

Available Features

getStockQuote: Get the current quote for a stock.
getHistoricalData: Get historical data for a stock (daily, weekly, or monthly).
(More tools will be added later for technical analysis, company overview, etc.)

Setup

Installing via Smithery

To install Financial Data Server for Claude Desktop automatically via Smithery:

npx -y @smithery/cli install findata-mcp-server --client claude

Manual Installation

npm install findata-mcp-server

Usage in Host

Obtain an API key from Alpha Vantage https://www.alphavantage.co/support/#api-key.
Configure your MCP client (e.g., Claude Desktop) to connect to the server:

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "alphaVantage": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": ["-y", "findata-mcp-server"],
      "env": {
        "ALPHA_VANTAGE_API_KEY": "PUT_YOUR_API_KEY_HERE"
      }
    }
  }
}

Tools

`getStockQuote`

Get the current quote for a stock.

Input:

symbol: The stock symbol (e.g., AAPL) Output Example:

`getHistoricalData`

Get historical data for a stock.

Input:

symbol: the stock symbol (e.g., AAPL)
interval: the time interval for the data (daily, weekly, or monthly) (optional, default: daily)
outputsize: the size of the output (compact or full) (optional, default: compact) Output: