Backtester
Local-first backtesting engine with built-in overfitting detection (PBO, deflated Sharpe, bootstrap CI, walk-forward) and a native MCP server for AI agents to validate trading strategies.
What is Backtester?
Backtester is a Model Context Protocol (MCP) server that allows AI assistants like Claude, Cursor, and VS Code to local-first backtesting engine with built-in overfitting detection (pbo, deflated sharpe, bootstrap ci, walk-forward) and a native mcp server for ai agents to validate trading strategies.
Local-first backtesting engine with built-in overfitting detection (PBO, deflated Sharpe, bootstrap CI, walk-forward) and a native MCP server for AI agents to validate trading strategies.
This server falls under the Finance & Fintech and Data Science & ML categories on MCPgee, the world's largest MCP server directory with 33,000+ servers.
Features
- Local-first backtesting engine with built-in overfitting det
Use Cases
Maintainer
Works with
Installation
Manual Installation
npx backtesterConfiguration
Configuration Details
claude_desktop_config.json
Performance
Response Metrics
Resource Usage
Frequently Asked Questions about Backtester
What is Backtester?
Backtester is a Model Context Protocol (MCP) server that local-first backtesting engine with built-in overfitting detection (pbo, deflated sharpe, bootstrap ci, walk-forward) and a native mcp server for ai agents to validate trading strategies. It connects AI assistants to external tools and data sources through a standardized interface.
How do I install Backtester?
Follow the installation instructions on the Backtester GitHub repository. Clone the repo, install dependencies, and add the server config to your AI client.
Which AI clients work with Backtester?
Backtester works with all major MCP-compatible AI clients including Claude Desktop, Claude Code, Cursor, VS Code (GitHub Copilot), Windsurf, and Cline.
Is Backtester free to use?
Yes, Backtester is open source and available under the Apache 2.0 license. You can use it freely in both personal and commercial projects.
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