Alpaca MCP Server

To install Alpaca Market Data Server for Claude Desktop automatically via [Smithery](https://smithery.ai/server/@cesarvarela/alpaca-mcp):

Local serverstdio

What is the Alpaca MCP Server?

Alpaca MCP connects Alpaca MCP to AI assistants that speak the Model Context Protocol. To install Alpaca Market Data Server for Claude Desktop automatically via Smithery:.

What Alpaca MCP does

To install Alpaca Market Data Server for Claude Desktop automatically via Smithery:

Practical notes

  • Maintained by cesarvarela.

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Maintainer setup documentation.

Recorded tools

Check the linked publisher documentation and your connected client's tool list. Names and availability can vary with the server version and account permissions.

ToolWhat it does
buildnpm run build (compiles to dist/)
getassets** { assetClass?: "us_equity" | "crypto" }
get-stockbars** { symbols: string[]; start: string; end: string; timeframe: string }
get-marketdays** { start: string; end: string }

Configuration

VariableDescriptionRequired
ALPACA_ENDPOINTConfiguration value read at startup.Optional
ALPACA_BROKER_ENDPOINTConfiguration value read at startup.Optional
ALPACA_API_KEYCredential the server authenticates with.Yes
ALPACA_SECRET_KEYCredential the server authenticates with.Yes

Example prompts to try

  • “Use Alpaca MCP to build.”
  • “Use Alpaca MCP to get.”
  • “Use Alpaca MCP to get-stock.”

Frequently asked questions

To install Alpaca Market Data Server for Claude Desktop automatically via [Smithery](https://smithery.ai/server/@cesarvarela/alpaca-mcp): Confirm the tools offered by your installed version in the connected client. Tool availability and permissions depend on the server and account configuration.