MCP Server For Alpha Vantage
@nazimboudeffa
Work in Progress as I don't have a PREMIUM subscription to Claude
Overview
What is MCP Server For Alpha Vantage?
An MCP server that integrates with the Alpha Vantage financial data API, enabling MCP-compatible clients like Claude for Desktop to access stock and market data.
How to use MCP Server For Alpha Vantage?
Install Python 3.12+ and the uv package manager, clone the repository, add dependencies with uv add "mcp[cli]", create a .env file with your Alpha Vantage API key, then run mcp install server.py. Configure your MCP client (e.g., Claude for Desktop) with the provided JSON pointing to the server.py script.
Key features of MCP Server For Alpha Vantage
- Accesses financial data via the Alpha Vantage API
- Designed for MCP-compatible AI clients
- Simple setup with Python and uv
Use cases of MCP Server For Alpha Vantage
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FAQ from MCP Server For Alpha Vantage
What are the runtime requirements?
Python 3.12+ and the uv package manager are required. An MCP-compatible client (e.g., Claude for Desktop) is needed for interaction.
Where do I put my API key?
Create a .env file in the repository root with a line API_KEY=your_key. The demo key demo can be used for testing.
How do I configure the server for Claude for Desktop?
Add the provided JSON block to Claude for Desktop's config file, specifying the full path to the uv executable and the server.py script.
What transport does the server use?
The server runs locally via a command-line invocation using uv run --with mcp[cli] mcp run server.py, connecting to the client over stdio.
