How to Use the Alpaca Trading MCP in Claude

Q: Is it possible to check my Alpaca Trading account details using Claude Desktop?

Absolutely. The getbrokeraccount tool lets you ask Claude to retrieve and display your current account information. You don't have to leave the chat to see your status.

Trade stocks and crypto from your Claude Desktop chat. Get real-time Alpaca market data without switching windows.

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Execute Trades From Chat

The `create_order` tool lets you place trades just by talking to your agent. Tell Claude to buy 10 shares of a stock or sell your crypto holdings. It confirms the action, and you're done. No need to open a separate app or website. You can also manage your positions. If you need to cancel everything and step away, the `delete_all_orders` tool clears all your open orders at once. It's a quick way to manage risk directly from your chat.

Live Market Data in Claude

This MCP server gives Claude direct access to real-time market data. Use `get_latest_stocks_quotes` to ask for the current price of any stock. Or, use `get_stocks_bars` and `get_crypto_bars` to pull historical price data for backtesting ideas. Because it works in both the Claude desktop app and on the web, you get the same answers everywhere. You can check a price on your phone and then dig into the history on your desktop without missing a beat. The data comes straight from Alpaca's feeds.

Manage Your Alpaca Account

The server includes tools for account administration. You can use `get_broker_account` to pull up your account details or check your status. The `update_account_configs` tool lets you change settings without logging into the Alpaca website. If you're setting up a new account, the `create_broker_account` tool walks you through the process. It's a faster way to get everything done in one place, keeping your financial workflow contained within your AI client.

Setup guide

Set up Alpaca Trading MCP in Claude Web or Desktop

1

Open Claude Settings

Go to claude.ai, click your profile icon, then navigate to Customize → Connectors.
2

Add Custom Connector

Click the "+" button and select Add custom connector. Paste your Vinkius endpoint URL: https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp Replace [YOUR_TOKEN_HERE] with your token from cloud.vinkius.com. For OAuth-protected servers, expand Advanced settings to add credentials.
3

Start a conversation

Open a new chat. The Alpaca Trading MCP tools are available immediately — no restart needed.

Endpoint URL

https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp

No configuration file needed — paste the URL directly in the Claude web interface.

Available on Free (1 connector), Pro, Max, Team, and Enterprise plans.

Prerequisites

Claude Desktop installed (macOS or Windows)
Active Vinkius subscription with a valid endpoint token

1

Open Claude Desktop Settings

Click the menu icon at the top-left corner, go to Settings → Developer → Edit Config. This opens claude_desktop_config.json in your default text editor.
2

Paste the Alpaca Trading MCP configuration

Copy the JSON snippet on the right into the mcpServers object. Replace [YOUR_TOKEN_HERE] with your endpoint token from cloud.vinkius.com.
3

Restart Claude Desktop

Close and reopen the application. Claude needs a full restart to load new MCPs — refreshing a conversation is not enough.
4

Verify the connection

Open a new conversation. Click the 🔌 icon at the bottom of the message input. You should see tools listed under alpaca-trading-mcp.

json

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "alpaca-trading-mcp": {
      "url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp"
    }
  }
}

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Common questions about Alpaca Trading MCP in Claude Desktop

You have two options. In the desktop app, you can install it from the Extensions menu for one-click setup. On the claude.ai website, you can add it as a Custom Connector by pasting the MCP server URL from Vinkius into your settings.

Yes. After connecting the server, you can just ask Claude to place an order. For example, 'buy 5 shares of GOOG' will trigger the `create_order` tool to execute that trade on your linked Alpaca account.

Absolutely. The `get_broker_account` tool lets you ask Claude to retrieve and display your current account information. You don't have to leave the chat to see your status.

You can get real-time quotes, the latest trades, and historical bar data for both stocks and crypto. The tools include `get_latest_stocks_quotes`, `get_stocks_trades`, and `get_crypto_bars`.

Yes, your data is protected. The server handles sensitive information like your account details and order history. Each server on Vinkius runs in its own ephemeral, sandboxed environment, and all authentication is managed through a single, secure Vinkius token.

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