IG Trading MCP
Server Configuration
Describes the environment variables required to run the server.
| Name | Required | Description | Default |
|---|---|---|---|
| IG_API_KEY | Yes | API key generated for the selected IG environment. | |
| IG_PASSWORD | Yes | IG login password. | |
| IG_ACCOUNT_ID | No | Optional active account ID. IG's login-selected account is used when omitted. | |
| IG_IDENTIFIER | Yes | IG login identifier. | |
| IG_ENVIRONMENT | No | demo or live; defaults to demo. | demo |
Capabilities
Features and capabilities supported by this server
| Capability | Details |
|---|---|
| tools | {
"listChanged": false
} |
| prompts | {
"listChanged": false
} |
| resources | {
"subscribe": false,
"listChanged": false
} |
| experimental | {} |
Tools
Functions exposed to the LLM to take actions
| Name | Description |
|---|---|
| ig_list_accountsA | List the accounts available to the authenticated IG client. |
| ig_get_account_preferencesA | Return preferences for the active IG account. |
| ig_get_activityC | Return active-account history. Dates must use IG's ISO-8601 UTC format. |
| ig_get_transactionsB | Return transactions for a type and date range. |
| ig_search_marketsA | Search IG instruments by a market name or symbol. |
| ig_get_marketA | Get dealing rules, snapshot, and details for an instrument epic. |
| ig_get_historical_pricesB | Get historical OHLC prices for an instrument and IG resolution. |
| ig_list_categoriesA | List instrument categories enabled for the active account. |
| ig_list_category_instrumentsA | List the instruments within an IG category. |
| ig_list_positionsA | List open positions in the active account. |
| ig_get_positionA | Get a specific open position by deal ID. |
| ig_list_working_ordersA | List open working orders in the active account. |
| ig_get_deal_confirmationB | Get the confirmation of a submitted deal using its deal reference. |
| ig_create_positionC | Create an OTC position. This may execute a leveraged trade. |
| ig_update_positionB | Update an OTC position's stops or limits. This changes account risk. |
| ig_close_positionC | Close all or part of an OTC position. This may realize profit or loss. |
| ig_create_working_orderB | Create an OTC working order that can open a leveraged position later. |
| ig_update_working_orderC | Update an OTC working order. |
| ig_cancel_working_orderC | Cancel an OTC working order. |
Prompts
Interactive templates invoked by user choice
| Name | Description |
|---|---|
No prompts | |
Resources
Contextual data attached and managed by the client
| Name | Description |
|---|---|
No resources | |
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