Alpha Vantage

A simple MCP server that fetches real-time financial data from Alpha Vantage API. Get instant access to stock prices, crypto rates, and market indicators with easy-to-use commands.

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6 months ago

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2 months ago

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Documentation & install

Readme and setup notes from the catalogue, plus a client-ready config you can copy for your MCP host.

Installation

Add the following to your MCP client configuration file.

Configuration

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{
  "mcpServers": {
    "deepsuthar496-alpha-ventage-mcp": {
      "command": "node",
      "args": [
        "path/to/alpha-vantage-server/build/index.js"
      ],
      "env": {
        "ALPHA_VANTAGE_API_KEY": "YOUR_API_KEY"
      }
    }
  }
}

You can run an MCP server that bridges Alpha Vantage data into your MCP client, giving you real-time stock, crypto, forex quotes, and technical indicators with simple tool calls. This guide shows how to install, configure, and use the Alpha Vantage MCP Server so you can fetch market data directly from your MCP workflows.

How to use

You use this MCP server by calling its available data tools from your MCP client. Each tool returns a specific data set or calculation, such as real-time stock prices, daily time series, cryptocurrency prices, forex rates, and technical indicators. You specify the server name and tool name, and pass the appropriate arguments like symbol, market, or indicator. Use the results to drive dashboards, alerts, or trading signals in your MCP workflows.

How to install

Prerequisites you need before installing: Node.js and npm (or your preferred JavaScript runtime). Ensure you have a working MCP client setup to connect to the server.

Option 1: Installing via Smithery (automatic setup)

npx -y @smithery/cli install @deepsuthar496/alpha-ventage-mcp --client claude

Option 2: Manual installation (administered by repo owner)

Clone the repository

git clone https://github.com/deepsuthar496/alpha-ventage-mcp

Install dependencies

cd alpha-vantage-server

npm install

Build the server

npm run build

Start the server (runtime command shown in configuration)

Configuration

Configure the MCP settings to point to the Alpha Vantage MCP Server. The example below shows how to run the server locally via node after building, with your API key injected as an environment variable.

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "alpha_vantage": {
      "command": "node",
      "args": ["path/to/alpha-vantage-server/build/index.js"],
      "env": {
        "ALPHA_VANTAGE_API_KEY": "your-api-key-here"
      },
      "disabled": false,
      "alwaysAllow": []
    }
  }
}

Available tools

get_stock_price

Fetches real-time stock quotes for a given symbol.

get_daily_time_series

Retrieves daily stock price history for a symbol, with a selectable output size.

get_crypto_price

Gets real-time prices for a cryptocurrency in a specified market.

get_forex_rate

Returns the exchange rate between two currencies.

get_technical_indicator

Retrieves technical indicators such as SMA or EMA for a symbol.

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