Yahoo MCP Server

Yahoo Finance MCP Server - Real-time stock data, company info, financial statements, and market analysis via Model Context Protocol

Local serverstdioPython

What is the Yahoo MCP Server?

Yahoo Finance MCP Server - Real-time stock data, company info, financial statements, and market analysis via Model Context Protocol

What it actually does

Real-time stock market data for Claude Desktop and any MCP-compatible client, powered by Yahoo Finance. Get quotes, historical prices, company profiles, financial statements, analyst ratings, and multi-stock comparisons, all from natural language.

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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
period1d, 5d, 1mo, 3mo, 6mo, 1y, 2y, 5y, 10y, ytd, max
interval1m, 2m, 5m, 15m, 30m, 60m, 90m, 1h, 1d, 5d, 1wk, 1mo, 3mo
get_stock_quoteCurrent price, change, day and 52-week range, volume, market cap, P/E, EPS, dividend yield
get_historical_pricesOHLCV history with summary stats and total return
get_company_infoBusiness summary, key executives, valuation and financial highlights
get_financial_statementsAnnual income statement, balance sheet, and cash flow
compare_stocksKey metrics for multiple tickers side by side, plus quick insights
get_analyst_recommendationsPrice targets, consensus, recommendation trend, and recent upgrades/downgrades
get_market_newsLatest news headlines with source, date, summary, and link
get_options_chainExpiration dates, or the calls/puts chain (strike, bid/ask, volume, OI, IV)
get_holdersInstitutional, mutual-fund, or major holders, or insider transactions
get_dividends_splitsDividend payment history (with summary) and stock-split history
get_analyst_estimatesForward price targets, EPS/revenue estimates by period, and growth estimates
search_symbolsFind ticker symbols by company name or keyword

How to install the Yahoo MCP Server

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "yahoo-finance": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": ["-y", "yahoo-finance-mcp-server"]
    }
  }
}

Configuration as documented by the project. Restart the client after saving.

Configuration

VariableDescriptionRequired
ANTHROPIC_BASE_URLEndpoint or connection string the server talks to.Yes

Example prompts to try

  • “Use Yahoo to period.”
  • “Use Yahoo to interval.”
  • “Use Yahoo to get stock quote.”

Frequently asked questions

Yahoo Finance MCP Server - Real-time stock data, company info, financial statements, and market analysis via Model Context Protocol Confirm the tools offered by your installed version in the connected client. Tool availability and permissions depend on the server and account configuration.