Alpaca API
Enables trading and portfolio management through the Alpaca API, allowing users to place orders, manage positions and watchlists, access market data, and retrieve account information through natural language.
What is Alpaca API?
Alpaca API is a Model Context Protocol (MCP) server that allows AI assistants like Claude, Cursor, and VS Code to enables trading and portfolio management through the alpaca api, allowing users to place orders, manage positions and watchlists, access market data, and retrieve account information through natural l...
Enables trading and portfolio management through the Alpaca API, allowing users to place orders, manage positions and watchlists, access market data, and retrieve account information through natural language.
This server falls under the Finance & Fintech category on MCPgee, the world's largest MCP server directory with 33,000+ servers.
Features
- Enables trading and portfolio management through the Alpaca
Use Cases
Maintainer
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Installation
Manual Installation
npx alpaca-api-mcp-serverConfiguration
Configuration Details
claude_desktop_config.json
Performance
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Resource Usage
Frequently Asked Questions about Alpaca API
What is Alpaca API?
Alpaca API is a Model Context Protocol (MCP) server that enables trading and portfolio management through the alpaca api, allowing users to place orders, manage positions and watchlists, access market data, and retrieve account information through natural language. It connects AI assistants to external tools and data sources through a standardized interface.
How do I install Alpaca API?
Follow the installation instructions on the Alpaca API GitHub repository. Clone the repo, install dependencies, and add the server config to your AI client.
Which AI clients work with Alpaca API?
Alpaca API works with all major MCP-compatible AI clients including Claude Desktop, Claude Code, Cursor, VS Code (GitHub Copilot), Windsurf, and Cline.
Is Alpaca API free to use?
Yes, Alpaca API is open source and available under the ISC License license. You can use it freely in both personal and commercial projects.
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