Finmcp Finance Mcp

What is Finmcp Finance Mcp?

Finmcp Finance Mcp is a lightweight TypeScript MCP server that wraps Yahoo Finance APIs, providing real-time financial data — stocks, options, crypto, and earnings — to any AI assistant without requiring an API key.

How to use Finmcp Finance Mcp?

Install and run via npx -y @mcp/finmcp for stdio, or use Docker with docker run -i --rm mcp/Finmcp. For SSE transport, run npx -y @mcp/finmcp --transport sse --port 3001. Configure the server in your AI client (e.g., Claude Desktop) by adding the appropriate command or URL. No API key is needed.

Key features of Finmcp Finance Mcp

• Real-time stock quotes via get_quote tool
• Options chain data with get_option_chain
• Latest market news with get_market_news
• Earnings information using get_earnings
• Ticker search via search_ticker
• Built-in market_overview prompt for AI conversations
• Works over stdio, Docker, or SSE transports
• No API key required

Use cases of Finmcp Finance Mcp

• AI assistant answering real-time stock price queries
• Financial portfolio analysis by fetching options and earnings data
• Generating market summaries using the market_overview prompt
• Searching for ticker symbols during investment research

FAQ from Finmcp Finance Mcp

Do I need an API key to use this server?

No, Finmcp Finance Mcp wraps Yahoo Finance APIs and requires no API key.

What transport methods are supported?

The server supports stdio, Docker (mcp/Finmcp image), and SSE transports.

What tools are provided?

Tools include get_quote, get_option_chain, get_market_news, get_earnings, and search_ticker.

Can I use it with Claude Desktop?

Yes, configuration examples for Claude Desktop and Cline are provided in the README.

Is there a built-in prompt?

Yes, a market_overview prompt is available to guide AI conversations about market conditions.