Bring Trading
to Cursor
Learn how to connect IBKR (Interactive Brokers) to Cursor and start using 9 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
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What is the IBKR (Interactive Brokers) MCP Server?
Connect your Interactive Brokers account to any AI agent to automate your trading workflows and portfolio monitoring through the Client Portal API.
What you can do
- Order Management — Place, modify, and cancel orders for specific accounts using natural language commands.
- Market Data — Fetch real-time snapshots for specific contracts (ConIds) to inform your trading decisions.
- Portfolio Tracking — Monitor cash balances by currency and view comprehensive account summaries including equity and margin metrics.
- Advanced Reporting — Programmatically request and retrieve pre-configured Flex Query reports for deep financial analysis and auditing.
- Session Maintenance — Keep your API session active with built-in session management tools.
How it works
- Subscribe to this server
- Enter your IBKR Client Portal API URL and your optional Flex Web Service Token
- Start managing your brokerage account from Claude, Cursor, or any MCP-compatible client
Who is this for?
- Active Traders — execute and modify orders quickly without switching between complex trading interfaces
- Financial Analysts — automate the retrieval of portfolio ledgers and Flex statements for reporting
- Developers — integrate real-time market data and account management directly into your coding environment
Built-in capabilities (9)
Cancel an existing order
Get account summary
Retrieve a generated Flex Query report
Get market data snapshot for contracts
Get portfolio ledger
Modify an existing order
Requires a JSON array of order objects. Place a new order
Returns a ReferenceCode to be used with get_flex_statement. Generate a Flex Query report
Maintain Client Portal API session
Why Cursor?
Cursor's Agent mode turns IBKR (Interactive Brokers) into an in-editor superpower. Ask Cursor to generate code using live data from IBKR (Interactive Brokers) and it fetches, processes, and writes. all in a single agentic loop. 9 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
IBKR (Interactive Brokers) in Cursor
IBKR (Interactive Brokers) and 4,000+ other MCP servers. One platform. One governance layer.
Teams that connect IBKR (Interactive Brokers) 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 IBKR (Interactive Brokers) in Cursor
The IBKR (Interactive Brokers) 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 9 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
IBKR (Interactive Brokers) for Cursor
Every tool call from Cursor to the IBKR (Interactive Brokers) MCP Server is protected by DLP redaction, cryptographic audit chains, V8 sandbox isolation, kill switch, and financial circuit breakers.
Frequently asked questions
How do I prevent my IBKR API session from timing out?
You can use the tickle_session tool. It is designed to maintain the Client Portal API session by sending a heartbeat, preventing timeouts due to inactivity.
Can I retrieve historical trade reports through this server?
Yes. First, use send_flex_request with your Flex Query ID to generate a report. Then, use the returned Reference Code with get_flex_statement to download the data.
How do I check my current buying power and margin requirements?
Use the get_account_summary tool with your Account ID. It returns a comprehensive summary of equity, margin, and other key financial metrics for the specified 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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