Overview
What is Stock Market MCP Server?
Stock Market MCP Server is a TypeScript‑based MCP server that provides real‑time stock market data and company financial information through the Alpha Vantage API. It is built for developers and Claude Desktop users who need instant access to market reports, financial statements, and ticker prices.
How to use Stock Market MCP Server?
Install dependencies with npm install, then build the project with npm run build. Add the server’s built index.js path to your Claude Desktop configuration under mcpServers. You must obtain a valid Alpha Vantage API key and set it in the server’s environment or code.
Key features of Stock Market MCP Server
get_ticker_price– Fetches the latest stock price and timestamp.get_market_report– Returns an overview of U.S. market conditions.get_financial_statement– Retrieves income, balance sheet, or cash flow statements.get_company_overview– Provides key company metrics and basic info.- All responses are delivered as JSON.
Use cases of Stock Market MCP Server
- Query a stock’s real‑time price during a conversation.
- Generate a quick U.S. market briefing for daily analysis.
- Obtain a company’s financial statement (income, balance, or cash flow).
- Look up a company’s overview and fundamental indicators.
FAQ from Stock Market MCP Server
What data sources does Stock Market MCP Server use?
It uses the Alpha Vantage API to retrieve stock prices, market reports, and financial statements. No other data sources are integrated.
What are the runtime dependencies?
The server requires Node.js, TypeScript, the Alpha Vantage API key, and the MCP SDK (@modelcontextprotocol/sdk). It communicates over stdio.
Where is the data stored?
Data is not stored locally. All responses are returned as JSON in real time from the Alpha Vantage API.
Are there any usage limits?
Yes, Alpha Vantage imposes API call frequency limits. Users should respect those limits to avoid errors.
How is authentication handled?
The server expects an Alpha Vantage API key. Transport is via stdio; no additional authentication is required for the MCP connection itself.
