Bring Algorithmic Trading
to Cursor
Learn how to connect Alpaca Trading to Cursor and start using 14 AI agent tools in minutes. Fully managed, enterprise secure, and ready to use without writing a single line of code.
GDPR Free for SubscribersCompatible with every major AI agent and IDE
Gemini
What is the Alpaca Trading MCP Server?
Connect your Alpaca Markets account to your AI agent to automate trading strategies and monitor market movements through natural language.
What you can do
- Order Execution — Place market, limit, or stop orders for stocks and crypto assets using
create_orderand manage them withdelete_all_orders. - Market Intelligence — Retrieve historical bars, latest quotes, and trade data for stocks and crypto using tools like
get_stocks_barsandget_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.
How it works
- Subscribe to this server
- Enter your Alpaca API Key ID and Secret Key
- Start trading and analyzing markets from Claude, Cursor, or any MCP-compatible client
Your AI acts as a sophisticated trading terminal, capable of executing complex orders and fetching deep market analytics without you ever leaving your workflow.
Who is this for?
- Quant Traders — automate the execution of strategies and fetch historical data for backtesting analysis.
- Retail Investors — check portfolio status and place quick trades using simple conversational commands.
- Developers — integrate financial market data and trading capabilities directly into coding environments.
Built-in capabilities (14)
Requires contact, identity, disclosures, and agreements objects. Create a new broker account
Create a new trading order
Returns a 207 Multi-Status. Delete all open orders
List all tradable assets
Get broker account by ID
Get historical bars for crypto
Get latest quotes for stocks
Get latest trades for stocks
Get all orders
Get historical bars for stocks
Get historical quotes for stocks
Get historical trades for stocks
Issue OAuth2 tokens for machine-to-machine authentication
Update account configurations
Why Cursor?
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.
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Agent mode turns Cursor into an autonomous coding assistant that can read files, run commands, and call MCP tools without switching context
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Cursor's Composer feature can generate entire files using real-time data fetched through MCP. no copy-pasting from external dashboards
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MCP tools appear alongside built-in tools like file reading and terminal access, creating a unified agentic environment
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VS Code extension compatibility means your existing workflow, keybindings, and extensions all work alongside MCP tools
Alpaca Trading in Cursor
Alpaca Trading and 4,000+ other MCP servers. One platform. One governance layer.
Teams that connect Alpaca Trading to Cursor through Vinkius don't need to source, host, or maintain individual MCP servers. Every tool call runs inside a hardened runtime with credential isolation, DLP, and a signed audit chain.
Raw MCP | Vinkius | |
|---|---|---|
| Server catalog | Find and host yourself | 4,000+ managed |
| Infrastructure | Self-hosted | Sandboxed V8 isolates |
| Credential handling | Plaintext in config | Vault + runtime injection |
| Data loss prevention | None | Configurable DLP policies |
| Kill switch | None | Global instant shutdown |
| Financial circuit breakers | None | Per-server limits + alerts |
| Audit trail | None | Ed25519 signed logs |
| SIEM log streaming | None | Splunk, Datadog, Webhook |
| Honeytokens | None | Canary alerts on leak |
| Custom domains | Not applicable | DNS challenge verified |
| GDPR compliance | Manual effort | Automated purge + export |
Why teams choose Vinkius for Alpaca Trading in Cursor
The Alpaca Trading MCP Server runs on Vinkius-managed infrastructure inside AWS — a purpose-built runtime with per-request V8 isolates, Ed25519 signed audit chains, and sub-40ms cold starts. All 14 tools execute in hardened sandboxes optimized for native MCP execution.
Your AI agents in Cursor only access the data you authorize, with DLP that blocks sensitive information from ever reaching the model, kill switch for instant shutdown, and up to 60% token savings. Enterprise-grade infrastructure, zero maintenance.
* Every MCP server runs on Vinkius-managed infrastructure inside AWS - a purpose-built runtime with per-request V8 isolates, Ed25519 signed audit chains, and sub-40ms cold starts optimized for native MCP execution. See our infrastructure
How Vinkius secures
Alpaca Trading for Cursor
Every tool call from Cursor to the Alpaca Trading MCP Server is protected by DLP redaction, cryptographic audit chains, V8 sandbox isolation, kill switch, and financial circuit breakers.
Frequently asked questions
Can I place a trade for a specific dollar amount instead of shares?
Yes, you can use the notional parameter in the create_order tool to specify the dollar amount you wish to trade for fractional-enabled assets.
How do I see only my open orders for a specific stock?
Use the get_orders tool and set the status to 'open' and provide the ticker in the symbols parameter.
Can I cancel all my pending orders at once if the market moves against me?
Absolutely. Use the delete_all_orders tool to instantly cancel all open orders in your account.
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.
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.
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