Form4API MCP — SEC Form 4 Insider Trading

What is Form4API MCP — SEC Form 4 Insider Trading?

Wraps the Form4API REST service as an MCP server, giving any MCP-compatible AI assistant direct access to real-time US insider trading data from the SEC's EDGAR system.

How to use Form4API MCP — SEC Form 4 Insider Trading?

Get a free API key at form4api.com/dashboard, add the server configuration with the FORM4API_KEY environment variable, and restart your MCP client. The 9 tools appear automatically.

Key features of Form4API MCP — SEC Form 4 Insider Trading?

• Real-time SEC EDGAR data (10‑minute poll cycle)
• Amendment‑aware — correctly handles Form 4/A filings
• 10b5‑1 plan detection for discretionary vs pre‑scheduled trades
• Cluster signals for 3+ insiders buying/selling within 5‑day window
• Plan‑aware error messages (free users get clear upgrade prompt)
• 100% public data sourced from SEC EDGAR

Use cases of Form4API MCP — SEC Form 4 Insider Trading?

• Search insider transactions by ticker, insider, date range, or transaction code
• Monitor cluster buy/sell signals for a specific company
• Retrieve insider profile and full transaction history for a given CIK
• Get company overview, insiders list, and filing counts
• Track open‑market purchases exceeding a dollar threshold

FAQ from Form4API MCP — SEC Form 4 Insider Trading

What is the free tier limit?

Free tier includes 1,000 requests per day, no credit card required.

How do I get an API key?

Visit form4api.com/dashboard to obtain a free API key.

What data source does it use?

It sources data from SEC EDGAR, which is 100% public data.

Does it handle amended filings?

Yes, it is amendment‑aware and correctly processes Form 4/A filings.

What happens when a free user calls get_signals?

They receive a clear upgrade message instead of a cryptic error.