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Alpha Vantage MCP Server

by calvernaz

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An MCP server for accessing stock market data from the Alpha Vantage API. It allows users to easily integrate real-time and historical stock data into their applications.

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What is Alpha Vantage MCP Server?

The Alpha Vantage MCP Server is a Microservice Communication Protocol (MCP) server that provides an interface to the Alpha Vantage API. It enables users to retrieve stock market data, including real-time quotes, historical data, and technical indicators, through a standardized MCP interface.

How to use Alpha Vantage MCP Server?

  1. Sign up for a free Alpha Vantage API key.
  2. Clone the project from GitHub.
  3. Configure your environment by setting the ALPHAVANTAGE_API_KEY environment variable.
  4. Integrate the server into your Claude Desktop configuration by adding the provided JSON snippet to your claude_desktop_config.json file, ensuring to replace <DIRECTORY-OF-CLONED-PROJECT> with the actual directory path.

Key features of Alpha Vantage MCP Server

  • Real-time stock data

  • Historical data

  • Technical indicators

  • Easy integration with Claude Desktop

  • Standardized MCP interface

Use cases of Alpha Vantage MCP Server

  • Building stock market dashboards

  • Developing algorithmic trading strategies

  • Analyzing financial data

  • Integrating stock data into financial applications

  • Creating investment tools

FAQ from Alpha Vantage MCP Server

How do I get an Alpha Vantage API key?

Sign up for a free API key on the Alpha Vantage website.

Where do I set the API key?

Set the API key as an environment variable named ALPHAVANTAGE_API_KEY.

How do I integrate this with Claude Desktop?

Add the provided JSON configuration to your claude_desktop_config.json file, replacing the placeholder directory.

What kind of data can I retrieve?

You can retrieve real-time stock quotes, historical data, and various technical indicators.

Is this server free to use?

The server itself is free to use, but you need an Alpha Vantage API key, which has usage limits depending on your subscription plan.