Interactive Brokers API FastMCP Server

Name: Interactive Brokers API FastMCP Server
Author: karimQuant

@karimQuant

代码仓库

关于 Interactive Brokers API FastMCP Server

Interactive Brokers API Multi-Client Protocol Server

基本信息

分类

开发工具

运行时

python

传输方式

stdio

发布者

karimQuant

配置

使用下面的配置,将此服务器添加到你的 MCP 客户端。

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "ibapi-mcp-server": {
      "command": "python",
      "args": [
        "server.py"
      ]
    }
  }
}

工具

Retrieve your current portfolio positions and account summary

概览

What is Interactive Brokers API FastMCP Server?

A middleware server that connects to Interactive Brokers Gateway and exposes its functionality through the FastMCP framework, allowing LLMs like Claude to interact with your IB account, retrieve portfolio information, and potentially execute trades.

How to use Interactive Brokers API FastMCP Server?

Install prerequisites (Python 3.11+, IB Gateway running, IB account with API access), then start the server using python server.py (stdio), python server.py sse (SSE), or fastmcp run server.py. For development with a testing environment, use fastmcp dev server.py. Connect client applications like Claude Desktop to the server.

Key features of Interactive Brokers API FastMCP Server

Connects to Interactive Brokers Gateway via the official IB API
Supports multiple simultaneous client connections through FastMCP
Exposes IB functionality as MCP tools and resources
Provides connection status monitoring
Offers error handling and logging

Use cases of Interactive Brokers API FastMCP Server

Query current portfolio positions and account summary using the get_portfolio_tool
Enable LLMs to retrieve and analyze IB account data in real time
Execute trades (potential use case) via the IB API through LLM interactions
Monitor IB Gateway connection status via the ibgateway resource

FAQ from Interactive Brokers API FastMCP Server

What are the prerequisites to run the server?

Python 3.11+, Interactive Brokers Gateway installed and running, and an IB account with API access enabled.

How do I start the server?

Run python server.py for stdio transport, python server.py sse for SSE, or python server.py sse port=9000 for a custom port. Alternatively, use the FastMCP CLI: fastmcp run server.py or fastmcp dev server.py.