AlphaVantage MCP Server

Name: AlphaVantage MCP Server
Author: lifejwang11

@lifejwang11

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About AlphaVantage MCP Server

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Basic information

Config

Add this server to your MCP-compatible client using the configuration below.

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "alphavantage-mcp": {
      "command": "uv",
      "args": [
        "--directory",
        "your_dictionary/alphavantage",
        "run",
        "main.py"
      ]
    }
  }
}

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Overview

What is AlphaVantage MCP Server?

AlphaVantage MCP Server is a server based on the MCP (Model Control Protocol) framework that integrates with the AlphaVantage financial data API. It provides real-time and historical financial market data including stocks, forex, cryptocurrencies, technical indicators, and fundamental data, making it easier to integrate with other applications.

How to use AlphaVantage MCP Server?

Install the server via Smithery or by cloning the repository, install dependencies with pip, set the ALPHAVANTAGE_API_KEY environment variable, then run python main.py. Obtain an API key from the AlphaVantage website and configure it before making service calls through the MCP protocol.

Key features of AlphaVantage MCP Server

Stock market data: real-time quotes, historical prices, company info
Forex and cryptocurrency data
Technical indicators: moving averages, RSI, MACD
Fundamental data: financial statements, earnings, company overview
Easy integration via MCP protocol
Automated installation via Smithery

Use cases of AlphaVantage MCP Server

Fetch real-time stock quotes for portfolio monitoring
Retrieve historical price data for backtesting trading strategies
Analyze technical indicators like RSI and MACD for market signals
Access fundamental data such as earnings reports for company research
Integrate forex and cryptocurrency data into a financial application

FAQ from AlphaVantage MCP Server

Do I need an API key to use AlphaVantage MCP Server?

Yes, you must obtain an API key from the AlphaVantage website and set it as the ALPHAVANTAGE_API_KEY environment variable.

What are the prerequisites for running the server?

Python 3.12 and pip are required. You also need to install dependencies from requirements.txt and set up the API key.

Are there rate limits on the AlphaVantage API?

Yes, please refer to AlphaVantage’s official documentation for API rate limits. Premium API keys are recommended for production environments to get higher rate limits.

How do I handle API keys securely?

Handle API keys securely and never expose them in public code. The server uses an environment variable to read the key.

Can I install AlphaVantage MCP Server automatically?

Yes, you can install it automatically via Smithery using the command: npx -y @smithery/cli install @lifejwang11/alphavantage-mcp.

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