About StockMCP
StockMCP is an MCP server for stock-market data from Yahoo Finance, aimed at AI applications, financial analysis tools, and trading bots. Its tools cover live quotes, price history, financial statements, and analyst forecasts, and it offers a hosted remote endpoint.
Key features
- 01Retrieve live quotes and financial metrics
- 02Access statements and calculated ratios
- 03Get price history and total returns
- 04Review dividends and corporate actions
- 05Retrieve analyst forecasts and growth projections
Use cases
- 01Gather company data for financial analysis
- 02Review historical prices and dividend records
- 03Query quotes and forecasts from trading bots
MCP support
The server implements MCP over HTTP using JSON-RPC 2.0. Clients can discover tools with tools/list and invoke them with tools/call; a hosted remote endpoint is available.
Configuration
Local server config is the same for every client. Copy it into your client’s MCP config file.
Tools
Local servers expose tools only once running on your machine, and the maintainer has not provided a tool list.
Details
From the project README📈 StockMCP
A comprehensive Model Context Protocol (MCP) server for real-time stock market data using Yahoo Finance
StockMCP provides a powerful, JSON-RPC 2.0 compliant interface for accessing comprehensive stock market data, built on the Model Context Protocol standard. Perfect for AI applications, financial analysis tools, and trading bots.
🌐 Free Hosted Endpoint
Use StockMCP immediately without any setup! We provide a free hosted endpoint at:
- Endpoint:
https://stockmcp.leoguerin.fr/mcp - No API key required - Just add to your MCP client configuration
Claude Desktop Configuration
For immediate access, use this configuration in your claude_desktop_config.json:
{
"mcpServers": {
"stock-mcp": {
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"mcp-remote",
"https://stockmcp.leoguerin.fr/mcp",
"--header",
"--allow-http"
]
}
}
}
Configuration file locations:
- macOS:
~/Library/Application Support/Claude/claude_desktop_config.json - Windows:
%APPDATA%\\Claude\\claude_desktop_config.json
🛠️ Available Tools
| Tool Name | Description |
|---|---|
get_realtime_quote | Retrieve current market data including price, volume, market cap, and key financial ratios |
get_fundamentals | Access comprehensive financial statements (income, balance sheet, cash flow) and calculated ratios |
get_price_history | Get historical OHLCV data with optional total return calculation including reinvested dividends |
get_dividends_and_actions | Analyze dividend payment history and corporate actions with quality metrics and consistency scoring |
get_analyst_forecasts | Get analyst price targets, consensus ratings (Buy/Hold/Sell), and EPS forecasts from professional analysts |
get_growth_projections | Forward growth projections for revenue, earnings (EPS), and free cash flow with 1-year, 3-year, and 5-year CAGR estimates |
🚀 Quick Start
API Key Setup
- Get a free Alpha Vantage API key: Visit https://www.alphavantage.co/support/#api-key
- Configure environment:
# Copy the example environment file cp .env.example .env # Edit .env and add your API key ALPHAVANTAGE_KEY=your-actual-api-key-here
Using Docker (Recommended)
# Clone the repository
git clone https://github.com/yourusername/StockMCP.git
cd StockMCP
# Configure your API key (see API Key Setup above)
cp .env.example .env
# Edit .env with your Alpha Vantage API key
# Build and run with Docker
docker build -t stockmcp .
docker run -p 3001:3001 --env-file .env stockmcp
Local Development
# Install dependencies with uv (fastest)
uv sync
# Or with pip
pip install -e .
# Configure your API key (see API Key Setup above)
cp .env.example .env
# Edit .env with your Alpha Vantage API key
# Run the server
python src/main.py
# Server runs on http://localhost:3001/mcp
MCP Client Integration
Once your server is running, integrate it with MCP clients:
Claude Desktop
Edit the configuration file:
- macOS:
~/Library/Application Support/Claude/claude_desktop_config.json - Windows:
%APPDATA%\Claude\claude_desktop_config.json
Add this configuration:
{
"mcpServers": {
"stock-mcp": {
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"mcp-remote",
"http://localhost:3001/mcp",
"--header",
"--allow-http"
]
}
}
}
Cursor
Add to your MCP configuration:
{
"stock-mcp": {
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"mcp-remote",
"http://localhost:3001/mcp",
"--header",
"--allow-http"
]
}
}
Other MCP Clients
For any MCP-compatible client, use:
- Endpoint:
http://localhost:3001/mcp - Protocol: JSON-RPC 2.0 over HTTP
- Tools: Available via
tools/listmethod
🔗 Usage
StockMCP implements the Model Context Protocol (MCP) for seamless integration with AI applications. Once running, the server provides:
- Endpoint:
http://localhost:3001/mcp - Protocol: JSON-RPC 2.0 over HTTP
- Discovery: Use
tools/listto get available tools - Execution: Use
tools/callto execute tools with parameters
For detailed API examples and JSON schemas, access the interactive documentation at http://localhost:3001/mcp/docs when the server is running.
🛠️ Development
Project Structure
StockMCP/
├── src/
│ ├── main.py # FastAPI server and endpoints
│ ├── models.py # Pydantic models for MCP and stock data
│ ├── mcp_handlers.py # MCP protocol request handlers
│ ├── tools.py # Tools package entry point
│ └── tools/ # Modular tools implementation
│ ├── market_data.py # Real-time quotes, history, fundamentals
│ ├── analysis.py # Forecasts and growth projections
│ └── registry.py # Tool registration and execution
├── tests/ # Comprehensive test suite (100 tests)
├── Dockerfile # Container configuration
├── pyproject.toml # Project dependencies and configuration
└── README.md # This file
Running Tests
# Run all tests
uv run pytest
# Run with verbose output
uv run pytest -v
# Run specific test file
uv run pytest tests/test_api.py
# Run with coverage
uv run pytest --cov=src
Dependencies
Core Dependencies:
- FastAPI - Modern web framework for APIs
- Pydantic - Data validation using Python type hints
- yfinance - Yahoo Finance data retrieval (primary data source)
- pandas - Data manipulation and analysis
- scipy - Scientific computing (required by yfinance)
Development Dependencies:
- pytest - Testing framework
- httpx - HTTP client for testing
- pytest-mock - Mocking utilities
🐳 Docker Deployment
Build and Run
# Build the image
docker build -t stockmcp .
# Run the container
docker run -p 3001:3001 stockmcp
# Run in background
docker run -d -p 3001:3001 --name stockmcp-server stockmcp
Environment Configuration
The container exposes the API on port 3001 by default. You can customize this:
# Custom port mapping
docker run -p 8080:3001 stockmcp
# With environment variables
docker run -p 3001:3001 -e LOG_LEVEL=DEBUG stockmcp
🔧 Configuration
Server Configuration
The server can be configured through environment variables:
LOG_LEVEL- Logging level (DEBUG, INFO, WARNING, ERROR)HOST- Server host (default: 0.0.0.0)PORT- Server port (default: 3001)
API Limits & Data Sources
Primary Data Source: Yahoo Finance (yfinance)
- Free tier with reasonable rate limits
- Real-time and historical data
- No API key required for basic usage
Secondary Data Source: Alpha Vantage (optional)
- Enhanced earnings estimates and forecasts
- Requires free API key for extended features
- Graceful fallback when unavailable
Production Recommendations:
- Implement request caching
- Add retry logic with exponential backoff
- Monitor API usage patterns
- Consider data source redundancy
🤝 Contributing
We welcome contributions! Here's how to get started:
- Fork the repository
- Create a feature branch (
git checkout -b feature/amazing-feature) - Make your changes with proper tests
- Run the test suite (
uv run pytest) - Commit your changes (
git commit -m 'Add amazing feature') - Push to the branch (
git push origin feature/amazing-feature) - Open a Pull Request
Development Guidelines
- Type Hints - All functions should have proper type annotations
- Tests - New features must include comprehensive tests
- Documentation - Update README and docstrings for any API changes
- Code Style - Follow PEP 8 and use meaningful variable names
📝 License
This project is licensed under the MIT License - see the LICENSE file for details.
🙏 Acknowledgments
- Yahoo Finance - For providing free stock market data
- Model Context Protocol - For the excellent protocol specification
- FastAPI - For the amazing web framework
- Pydantic - For robust data validation
📞 Support
- 🐛 Bug Reports - Open an issue
- 💡 Feature Requests - Start a discussion
- 📖 Documentation - Check our comprehensive API docs
- 💬 Community - Join our discussions for help and ideas
Made with ❤️ for the financial data community by Léo Guerin
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