How to Use the Alpaca Trading MCP in Cursor

Q: Does the Alpaca Trading integration for Cursor support crypto data?

It does. You can use tools like getcryptobars to get historical crypto data or getassets to see which cryptocurrencies are available to trade, all from within the Cursor editor.

Q: How do I set this up in Cursor?

Add the server details to the mcp.json file in your project's .cursor directory or your global /.cursor config. Once you save the file and switch to Agent mode, the Alpaca tools will be available.

Build trading bots in Cursor with live Alpaca market data. Your agent pulls real quotes and trade history directly into your code.

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Code with Live Market Data

This MCP Server connects Cursor's agent to live Alpaca data feeds. Ask your agent to get historical prices with `get_stocks_bars` and it will inject a Python list of that data right into your file. You're no longer working with stale, hardcoded examples. This completely changes how you build trading algorithms. Instead of writing a separate script to fetch data, you get real-time quotes and trades with `get_latest_stocks_quotes` and `get_latest_stocks_trades` as you code. Your agent works with the exact same data your production code will.

Prototype Trades Instantly

The `create_order` tool lets you test your trading logic with real orders. Tell the Cursor agent, 'place a market buy for 10 shares of AAPL,' and it executes the trade. The agent can even generate the function call that did it, giving you ready-to-use code. Checking on your tests is just as fast. Use `get_orders` to see the status of everything you've placed. This tight feedback loop—from idea to code to live order—means you can develop and validate strategies much more quickly.

Your Alpaca Account in the Editor

Get a full picture of the market without leaving your editor. The `get_assets` tool lets you ask the agent for a list of all tradable stocks or crypto assets on Alpaca. It's useful for discovering new opportunities or making sure your code handles the right symbols. You can also manage your setup directly. Need your account ID for a config file? Just ask the agent to use `get_broker_account` and paste it in. It turns your editor into a complete command center for your trading application.

Setup guide

Set up Alpaca Trading MCP in Cursor

Prerequisites

Cursor installed (macOS, Windows, or Linux)
Active Vinkius subscription with a valid endpoint token

1

Open MCP Settings

Go to Cursor Settings → MCP or open the Command Palette (Cmd+Shift+P / Ctrl+Shift+P) and search for "MCP: Add Server".
2

Add the Alpaca Trading MCP

Cursor will create or open .cursor/mcp.json in your project root. Paste the JSON snippet on the right. Replace [YOUR_TOKEN_HERE] with your endpoint token from cloud.vinkius.com.
3

Enable Agent mode

Open Composer (Cmd+I / Ctrl+I) and switch to Agent mode using the dropdown at the top. MCP tools are only available in Agent mode.
4

Verify the connection

Ask Cursor something like "List my recent Alpaca Trading transactions." If the MCP tools are loaded correctly, Cursor will call the Alpaca Trading tools automatically. You can also check Settings → MCP for a green status indicator.

.cursor/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 Cursor

It lets your agent inject live market data and execute real trades directly inside the editor. You spend less time switching contexts to a browser or terminal and more time writing and testing your actual trading logic.

Yes. Once the MCP server is configured, you can instruct the Cursor agent to use the `create_order` tool. It will execute the trade on your connected Alpaca account, which is great for testing your code with real-world results.

It does. You can use tools like `get_crypto_bars` to get historical crypto data or `get_assets` to see which cryptocurrencies are available to trade, all from within the Cursor editor.

Add the server details to the `mcp.json` file in your project's `.cursor` directory or your global `~/.cursor` config. Once you save the file and switch to Agent mode, the Alpaca tools will be available.

The server handles your order details, account configurations, and, if used, personal identity information for account creation. Vinkius isolates each MCP server in a zero-trust, ephemeral environment to keep this data secure. Your connection is authenticated through your single Vinkius token.

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