Stock Market MCP Server

What is Stock Market MCP Server?

An MCP server built with TypeScript that uses the Alpha Vantage API to provide real-time stock market data and company financial information. It is designed for use with MCP-compatible hosts like Claude Desktop.

How to use Stock Market MCP Server?

Install dependencies with npm install, build with npm run build, and add the server configuration to your Claude Desktop configuration file (JSON) specifying the path to the built index.js. Obtain a free API key from Alpha Vantage and set it as an environment variable or directly in code.

Key features of Stock Market MCP Server

• Retrieve real-time stock ticker price and timestamp
• Fetch a US market overview report
• Get financial statements: income, balance sheet, cash flow
• Access company overview with key metrics and info

Use cases of Stock Market MCP Server

• Quickly check the latest price of a stock ticker
• Generate a summary of overall US market conditions
• Pull specific financial reports for investment analysis
• Obtain a company snapshot including fundamentals

FAQ from Stock Market MCP Server

What is Stock Market MCP Server?

It is a TypeScript-based MCP server that provides stock market data from the Alpha Vantage API.

How do I get an Alpha Vantage API key?

Visit the Alpha Vantage support page at https://www.alphavantage.co/support/#api-key to sign up for a free API key.

How do I install Stock Market MCP Server?

Run npm install to install dependencies, then npm run build to compile the project. Add the server configuration to your Claude Desktop configuration file (path differs by OS) with the command pointing to the built index.js.

How do I debug the server?

Use the MCP Inspector tool by running npm run inspector. It provides a browser-based interface for debugging.

Are there any API usage limits?

Yes, be aware of the Alpha Vantage API call frequency limits. The README notes that all responses are returned in JSON format.