How to Use the Finnhub MCP in Claude

Q: How do I configure Finnhub on Claude Desktop?

Open your claudedesktopconfig.json file and add the server config under the mcpServers key. Add your API key as an environment variable, restart Claude Desktop, and look for the hammer icon in your chat input.

Q: Can Claude Desktop search for tickers using Finnhub?

Yes, Claude Desktop uses the searchsymbols tool to find exact matches for company names or crypto pairs. You type the company name, and your agent returns the correct ticker symbol instantly.

Q: How do I check crypto symbols with this setup?

You use the listcryptosymbols tool to get a full list of supported digital assets for any exchange. Claude Desktop parses this list to verify trading pairs before you run deeper analyses.

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Spot check stock trends with Claude Desktop

The `get_stock_quote` tool brings real-time price feeds directly into your Claude Desktop chat window. You ask for a ticker, and your agent pulls the current price, high, low, and opening numbers without making you open a browser tab. This MCP setup cuts out the context switching. When you run a query, Claude Desktop calls the server locally or via a remote connector to feed the raw numbers straight into your prompt.

Pull company financials inside Claude Desktop

The `get_basic_financials` tool fetches raw fundamental metrics for any supported ticker directly inside Claude Desktop. Your agent parses return on equity, debt-to-equity ratios, and valuation multiples to draft your investment memos. Instead of copy-pasting SEC filings, you let this MCP Server feed the structured data to Claude Desktop. The agent handles the math and formats the tables right in your conversation.

Map out market sentiment in your chat

The `get_market_news` tool feeds the latest headlines directly into your Claude Desktop workspace to track breaking market events. You scan specific categories to see what is moving the market before you write a single line of analysis. This integration turns Claude Desktop into a live research terminal. The server fetches the feed, and your agent summarizes the catalyst events without you leaving the app.

Setup guide

Set up Finnhub 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 Finnhub 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 Finnhub 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 finnhub-mcp.

json

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

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Common questions about Finnhub MCP in Claude Desktop

Open your claude_desktop_config.json file and add the server config under the mcpServers key. Add your API key as an environment variable, restart Claude Desktop, and look for the hammer icon in your chat input.

Yes, Claude Desktop uses the `search_symbols` tool to find exact matches for company names or crypto pairs. You type the company name, and your agent returns the correct ticker symbol instantly.

Yes, you can connect the server to claude.ai by adding it as a custom connector in your browser settings. Paste your hosted remote URL, authenticate, and your agent will run the tools in the cloud.

You use the `list_crypto_symbols` tool to get a full list of supported digital assets for any exchange. Claude Desktop parses this list to verify trading pairs before you run deeper analyses.

Your API queries, ticker searches, and stock quotes pass directly through a local stdio connection or an encrypted remote URL. Vinkius runs the MCP Server in an isolated sandbox, meaning your proprietary ticker watchlists never touch external training logs.

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