Alpaca Trading MCP Server
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The Alpaca Trading MCP Server provides an interface to the Alpaca trading API, enabling users to manage their stock and crypto portfolio and place trades. It allows access to real-time market data and asset information.
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What is Alpaca Trading MCP Server?
This is a Model Context Protocol (MCP) server that acts as a bridge between MCP clients and the Alpaca trading API. It allows users to interact with their Alpaca trading account, place orders, view positions, and access market data through a standardized MCP interface.
How to use Alpaca Trading MCP Server?
To use the server, first clone the repository and install the dependencies using pip install -e . or uv pip install -e .. Then, configure your Alpaca Paper Trading API credentials in the .env file. Finally, run the server using python src/server.py. MCP clients can then connect to the server and access the available resources and tools.
Key features of Alpaca Trading MCP Server
Account Management: View account details, balances, and portfolio status
Trading: Place market, limit, stop, and stop-limit orders
Portfolio Management: View positions, calculate performance, and close positions
Market Data: Access real-time quotes and historical price data
Asset Information: Get details about tradable assets
Use cases of Alpaca Trading MCP Server
Building trading bots that interact with the Alpaca API through the MCP interface
Integrating Alpaca trading functionality into existing MCP-compatible applications
Creating custom trading dashboards and visualizations using the available market data
Automating portfolio management tasks such as rebalancing and stop-loss orders
FAQ from Alpaca Trading MCP Server
What is an MCP server?
What is an MCP server?
An MCP server provides a standardized interface for accessing data and functionality from various sources.
How do I get Alpaca API credentials?
How do I get Alpaca API credentials?
You can obtain API credentials by creating an account at Alpaca.
What resources are available?
What resources are available?
Available resources include account information, positions, orders, market data, and asset information.
What tools are available?
What tools are available?
Available tools include placing different order types, canceling orders, closing positions, and getting portfolio summaries.
Can I use this with the Alpaca live trading API?
Can I use this with the Alpaca live trading API?
Yes, but ensure to configure the server with your live trading API keys instead of the paper trading keys.