Alpaca Trading MCP Server for CursorGive Cursor instant access to 14 tools to Create Broker Account, Create Order, Delete All Orders, and more

Name: Alpaca Trading
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Cursor is an AI-first code editor built on VS Code that integrates LLM-powered coding assistance directly into the development workflow. Its Agent mode enables autonomous multi-step coding tasks, and MCP support lets agents access external data sources and APIs during code generation.

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The Alpaca Trading MCP Server for Cursor is a standout in the Money Moves category — giving your AI agent 14 tools to work with, ready to go from day one.

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Classic Setup·json

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

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About Alpaca Trading MCP Server

Connect your Alpaca Markets account to your AI agent to automate trading strategies and monitor market movements through natural language.

Cursor's Agent mode turns Alpaca Trading into an in-editor superpower. Ask Cursor to generate code using live data from Alpaca Trading and it fetches, processes, and writes. all in a single agentic loop. 14 tools appear alongside file editing and terminal access, creating a unified development environment grounded in real-time information.

What you can do

Order Execution — Place market, limit, or stop orders for stocks and crypto assets using create_order and manage them with delete_all_orders.
Market Intelligence — Retrieve historical bars, latest quotes, and trade data for stocks and crypto using tools like get_stocks_bars and get_latest_stocks_quotes.
Order Tracking — Query your order history with advanced filters like status, symbols, and timeframes via get_orders.
Account Management — Check your broker account details and update configurations such as fractional trading or shorting permissions with update_account_configs.
Asset Discovery — List available assets and their trading status directly from the Alpaca exchange.

The Alpaca Trading MCP Server exposes 14 tools through the Vinkius. Connect it to Cursor in under two minutes — credentials fully managed, no infrastructure to provision, no vendor lock-in. Your configuration, your data, your control.

All 14 Alpaca Trading tools available for Cursor

When Cursor connects to Alpaca Trading through Vinkius, your AI agent gets direct access to every tool listed below — spanning algorithmic-trading, stock-market, crypto-trading, and more. Every call runs in a secure, isolated environment with full audit visibility. Beyond a simple connection, you get real-time monitoring of agent activity, enterprise governance, and optimized token usage.

create

Create broker account on Alpaca Trading

Requires contact, identity, disclosures, and agreements objects. Create a new broker account

create

Create order on Alpaca Trading

Create a new trading order

delete

Delete all orders on Alpaca Trading

Returns a 207 Multi-Status. Delete all open orders

get

Get assets on Alpaca Trading

List all tradable assets

get

Get broker account on Alpaca Trading

Get broker account by ID

get

Get crypto bars on Alpaca Trading

Get historical bars for crypto

get

Get latest stocks quotes on Alpaca Trading

Get latest quotes for stocks

get

Get latest stocks trades on Alpaca Trading

Get latest trades for stocks

get

Get orders on Alpaca Trading

Get all orders

get

Get stocks bars on Alpaca Trading

Get historical bars for stocks

get

Get stocks quotes on Alpaca Trading

Get historical quotes for stocks

get

Get stocks trades on Alpaca Trading

Get historical trades for stocks

issue

Issue token on Alpaca Trading

Issue OAuth2 tokens for machine-to-machine authentication

update

Update account configs on Alpaca Trading

Update account configurations

Connect Alpaca Trading to Cursor via MCP

Follow these steps to wire Alpaca Trading into Cursor. The entire setup takes under two minutes — your credentials stay safe behind Vinkius.

Open MCP Settings

Press Cmd+Shift+P (macOS) or Ctrl+Shift+P (Windows/Linux) → search "MCP Settings"

Add the server config

Paste the JSON configuration above into the mcp.json file that opens

Save the file

Cursor will automatically detect the new MCP server

Start using Alpaca Trading

Open Agent mode in chat and ask: "Using Alpaca Trading, help me...". 14 tools available

Why Use Cursor with the Alpaca Trading MCP Server

Cursor AI Code Editor provides unique advantages when paired with Alpaca Trading through the Model Context Protocol.

Agent mode turns Cursor into an autonomous coding assistant that can read files, run commands, and call MCP tools without switching context

Cursor's Composer feature can generate entire files using real-time data fetched through MCP. no copy-pasting from external dashboards

MCP tools appear alongside built-in tools like file reading and terminal access, creating a unified agentic environment

VS Code extension compatibility means your existing workflow, keybindings, and extensions all work alongside MCP tools

Alpaca Trading + Cursor Use Cases

Practical scenarios where Cursor combined with the Alpaca Trading MCP Server delivers measurable value.

Code generation with live data: ask Cursor to generate a security report module using live DNS and subdomain data fetched through MCP

Automated documentation: have Cursor query your API's tool schemas and generate TypeScript interfaces or OpenAPI specs automatically

Infrastructure-as-code: Cursor can fetch domain configurations and generate corresponding Terraform or CloudFormation templates

Test scaffolding: ask Cursor to pull real API responses via MCP and generate unit test fixtures from actual data

Example Prompts for Alpaca Trading in Cursor

Ready-to-use prompts you can give your Cursor agent to start working with Alpaca Trading immediately.

"Buy 10 shares of AAPL at market price."

"What are the latest quotes for BTC/USD and ETH/USD?"

"Show me my closed orders from the last 7 days."

Troubleshooting Alpaca Trading MCP Server with Cursor

Common issues when connecting Alpaca Trading to Cursor through Vinkius, and how to resolve them.

Tools not appearing in Cursor

Ensure you are in Agent mode (not Ask mode). MCP tools only work in Agent mode.

Server shows as disconnected

Check Settings → Features → MCP and verify the server status. Try clicking the refresh button.

Alpaca Trading + Cursor FAQ

Common questions about integrating Alpaca Trading MCP Server with Cursor.

What is Agent mode and why does it matter for MCP?

Agent mode is Cursor's autonomous execution mode where the AI can perform multi-step tasks: reading files, editing code, running terminal commands, and calling MCP tools. Without Agent mode, Cursor operates in a simpler ask-and-answer mode that doesn't support tool calling. Always ensure you're in Agent mode when working with MCP servers.

Where does Cursor store MCP configuration?

Cursor looks for MCP server configurations in a mcp.json file. You can configure servers at the project level (.cursor/mcp.json in your project root) or globally (~/.cursor/mcp.json). Project-level configs take precedence.

Can Cursor use MCP tools in inline edits?

No. MCP tools are only available in Agent mode through the chat panel. Inline completions and Tab suggestions do not trigger MCP tool calls. This is by design. tool calls require user visibility and approval.

How do I verify MCP tools are loaded?

Open Settings → Features → MCP and look for your server name. A green indicator means the server is connected. You can also check Agent mode's available tools by clicking the tools dropdown in the chat panel.