What is YFinance MCP?
YFinance MCP is a Model Context Protocol (MCP) server that allows AI assistants like Claude, Cursor, and VS Code to retrieve stock data including company info, financials, trading metrics and governance data.
Retrieve stock data including company info, financials, trading metrics and governance data.
This server falls under the Finance & Fintech category on MCPgee, the world's largest MCP server directory with 33,000+ servers.
Features
- get_ticker_info
- get_ticker_news
- search
Use Cases
Maintainer
Works with
Installation
NPM
npx -y yfmcpManual Installation
npx -y yfmcpConfiguration
Configuration Details
claude_desktop_config.json
Performance
Response Metrics
Resource Usage
Frequently Asked Questions about YFinance MCP
What is YFinance MCP?
YFinance MCP is a Model Context Protocol (MCP) server that retrieve stock data including company info, financials, trading metrics and governance data. It connects AI assistants to external tools and data sources through a standardized interface.
How do I install YFinance MCP?
Install via npm with the command: npx -y yfmcp. Then add the server configuration to your AI client's JSON config file (e.g., claude_desktop_config.json or .cursor/mcp.json).
Which AI clients work with YFinance MCP?
YFinance MCP works with all major MCP-compatible AI clients including Claude Desktop, Claude Code, Cursor, VS Code (GitHub Copilot), Windsurf, and Cline.
Is YFinance MCP free to use?
Yes, YFinance MCP is open source and available under the MIT license. You can use it freely in both personal and commercial projects.
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