Finnhub MCP Server
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An MCP server designed to interface with the Finnhub API, providing access to financial data. It allows users to retrieve market news, stock data, financials, and recommendation trends.
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What is Finnhub MCP Server?
The Finnhub MCP Server is a tool that allows users to access and retrieve data from the Finnhub API. It provides functionalities to fetch market news, stock quotes, basic financials, and recommendation trends for various stocks.
How to use Finnhub MCP Server?
To use the server, first install dependencies using uv sync and activate the virtual environment. Configure the .env file with your Finnhub API key. Install the server using fastmcp install server.py. Then, update the Claude Desktop configuration file with the correct path to the uv executable and restart Claude Desktop.
Key features of Finnhub MCP Server
List latest market news
Get market data for stocks
Get basic financials for stocks
Get recommendation trends for stocks
Use cases of Finnhub MCP Server
Analyzing market sentiment based on news
Tracking stock performance
Evaluating company financials
Following analyst recommendations
FAQ from Finnhub MCP Server
What is Finnhub?
What is Finnhub?
Finnhub is a platform that provides real-time stock market, forex, and cryptocurrency data via API.
What is an MCP server?
What is an MCP server?
MCP stands for Modular Component Platform. It's a system that allows you to create and manage modular components, often used in applications like Claude.
Where do I find my Finnhub API key?
Where do I find my Finnhub API key?
You can obtain a Finnhub API key by signing up for an account on the Finnhub website and subscribing to a data plan.
What if I encounter issues during installation?
What if I encounter issues during installation?
Double-check the paths to the uv executable in the configuration file. Ensure your Finnhub API key is correctly entered in the .env file.
How can I contribute to the project?
How can I contribute to the project?
Contributions are welcome! Please refer to the repository's contributing guidelines for more information.