How to Use the Finnhub MCP in Claude Code

Q: Where is my Finnhub config stored?

Your configuration resides in your /.claude.json file. This keeps your setup local and manageable through your existing shell environment.

Connect Finnhub to Claude Code. Run terminal-based financial data tasks with this MCP Server for your CI/CD pipelines.

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Headless financial data pipelines

Use `get_stock_quote` in your shell scripts to check prices during build steps. Claude Code pipes this data directly into your logs or deployment scripts. This setup works perfectly in Docker or GitHub Actions. It gives you a clean way to verify market conditions before triggering automated tasks.

Terminal-based company research

Fetch company profiles via `get_company_profile` without opening a browser. Claude Code displays the data right in your terminal session for fast auditing. You can pipe these outputs into other CLI tools or save them as JSON artifacts. It is the fastest way to get raw data into your workflow.

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Schedule `get_market_news` to run as a cron job and alert you to major shifts. Claude Code handles the execution and output processing for you. It is built for engineers who live in the terminal. You get the data you need without the overhead of a graphical interface or complex setup.

Setup guide

Set up Finnhub MCP in Claude Code

Prerequisites

Claude Code CLI installed (npm install -g @anthropic-ai/claude-code)
Active Vinkius subscription with a valid endpoint token

1

Run the add command

Open your terminal and run the command shown on the right. Replace [YOUR_TOKEN_HERE] with your endpoint token from cloud.vinkius.com. Use --scope user to make it available across all projects.
2

Verify the connection

Start a Claude Code session and type /mcp to list connected servers. You should see finnhub-mcp with a green status indicator.
3

Start using tools

Ask Claude Code something like "Check my latest Finnhub transactions." It will automatically discover and invoke the available Finnhub tools.

Terminal

claude mcp add --transport http finnhub-mcp https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp

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Prerequisites

Claude Code CLI installed
Active Vinkius subscription with a valid endpoint token

1

Open the config file

Create or edit .mcp.json in your project root for project-level scope, or ~/.claude.json for user-level scope.
2

Add the Finnhub MCP

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

Restart Claude Code

Start a new Claude Code session. Type /mcp to confirm the server is connected. The tools will be automatically available in your conversation.

.mcp.json

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "finnhub-mcp": {
      "type": "url",
      "url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp"
    }
  }
}

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Common questions about Finnhub MCP in Claude Code

Use the 'claude mcp add' command in your terminal. Provide the server URL and your API key to register the Finnhub tools for your environment.

Yes, it works well for scripts and data gathering. Just be mindful of the rate limits when running your automated tasks.

Run 'claude mcp list' to confirm the tools are registered. You can then test each endpoint with a simple request to verify the connection.

Your configuration resides in your ~/.claude.json file. This keeps your setup local and manageable through your existing shell environment.

It uses an ephemeral sandbox for all requests. The server handles only public ticker and market information, ensuring no private data is ever processed.

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