Stock Market MCP Server

A Model Context Protocol (MCP) server that provides real-time stock market data and analysis tools. This server integrates with Alpha Vantage API to fetch comprehensive stock information.

Features

• Real-time Stock Quotes: Get current stock prices, changes, and trading volume

• Stock Search: Search for stocks by company name or symbol

• Time Series Data: Retrieve historical daily stock data

• Company Overview: Get comprehensive company information and fundamentals

• Input Validation: Secure input validation and error handling

• TypeScript Support: Fully typed for better development experience

Prerequisites

Before installing this MCP server, make sure you have the following installed on your system:

Required Software

1. Node.js (version 18 or higher)

   • Download from: https://nodejs.org/

   • Verify installation: node --version

2. npm (comes with Node.js)

   • Verify installation: npm --version

3. TypeScript (will be installed automatically)

   • Global installation (optional): npm install -g typescript

API Key Setup

You'll need a free API key from Alpha Vantage:

1. Visit: https://www.alphavantage.co/support/#api-key

2. Sign up for a free account

3. Get your API key from the dashboard

Installation

Step 1: Clone or Download the Project

If you haven't already, navigate to your project directory:

cd "C:\Random Projects\stock-mcp"

Step 2: Install Dependencies

npm install

This will install all required packages:

• @modelcontextprotocol/sdk - MCP SDK

• axios - HTTP client for API calls

• dotenv - Environment variable management

• typescript - TypeScript compiler

• tsx - TypeScript execution

Step 3: Set Up Environment Variables

1. Copy the example environment file:

copy env.example .env

2. Edit the .env file and add your Alpha Vantage API key:

ALPHA_VANTAGE_API_KEY=your_actual_api_key_here

Step 4: Build the Project

npm run build

Usage

Development Mode

Run the server in development mode with hot reload:

npm run dev

Production Mode

1. Build the project:

npm run build

2. Start the server:

npm start

Watch Mode

For development with automatic rebuilding:

npm run watch

Available Tools

The MCP server provides the following tools:

1. get_stock_quote

Get real-time stock quote for a given symbol.

Parameters:

• symbol (string): Stock symbol (e.g., AAPL, MSFT, GOOGL)

Example:

{
  "name": "get_stock_quote",
  "arguments": {
    "symbol": "AAPL"
  }
}

2. search_stocks

Search for stocks by company name or symbol.

Parameters:

• keywords (string): Search keywords (company name or symbol)

Example:

{
  "name": "search_stocks",
  "arguments": {
    "keywords": "Apple"
  }
}

3. get_daily_time_series

Get daily time series data for a stock.

Parameters:

• symbol (string): Stock symbol

• outputSize (string, optional): "compact" (100 data points) or "full" (20+ years). Default: "compact"

Example:

{
  "name": "get_daily_time_series",
  "arguments": {
    "symbol": "AAPL",
    "outputSize": "compact"
  }
}

4. get_company_overview

Get comprehensive company overview and fundamentals.

Parameters:

• symbol (string): Stock symbol

Example:

{
  "name": "get_company_overview",
  "arguments": {
    "symbol": "AAPL"
  }
}

Configuration

Environment Variables

Create a .env file in the project root with the following variables:

# Required: Alpha Vantage API Key
ALPHA_VANTAGE_API_KEY=your_api_key_here

# Optional: Alternative API (for future use)
POLYGON_API_KEY=your_polygon_api_key_here

# Optional: Server Configuration
PORT=3000
NODE_ENV=development

API Limits

• Free Alpha Vantage Plan: 25 requests per day, 5 requests per minute

• Premium Plans: Higher limits available

• The server includes rate limiting handling and error messages

Troubleshooting

Common Issues

1. "API call frequency limit reached"

   • You've exceeded the free API limit

   • Wait for the limit to reset or upgrade your plan

2. "No data found for symbol"

   • Check if the stock symbol is correct

   • Some symbols may not be available in the API

3. "Network error"

   • Check your internet connection

   • Verify the API key is correct

4. Build errors

   • Make sure Node.js version is 18 or higher

   • Run npm install to ensure all dependencies are installed

Debug Mode

Set the environment variable to enable debug logging:

NODE_ENV=development npm run dev

Project Structure

stock-mcp/
├── src/
│   ├── index.ts           # Main MCP server entry point
│   ├── types.ts           # TypeScript type definitions
│   ├── validation.ts      # Input validation utilities
│   └── services/
│       └── stockApi.ts    # Stock API service implementation
├── dist/                  # Compiled JavaScript (after build)
├── package.json           # Project dependencies and scripts
├── tsconfig.json          # TypeScript configuration
├── env.example            # Environment variables template
└── README.md             # This file

Contributing

1. Fork the repository

2. Create a feature branch

3. Make your changes

4. Add tests if applicable

5. Submit a pull request

License

MIT License - see LICENSE file for details

Support

For issues and questions:

1. Check the troubleshooting section above

2. Verify your API key and network connection

3. Check the Alpha Vantage API documentation: https://www.alphavantage.co/documentation/

Next Steps

After installation, you can:

1. Test the server with sample requests

2. Integrate it with your MCP client

3. Customize the tools for your specific needs

4. Add additional data sources or APIs