Is this MCP only for stocks, or does it handle crypto too?

It handles both. You can retrieve historical bars and quotes for stocks, but the MCP also includes specific capabilities like get_crypto_bars for cryptocurrency assets.

What kind of orders can I place?

You can place market, limit, or stop orders. The create_order capability handles these various order types for both stocks and crypto.

Do I need to manually delete my orders?

No. If you want to clear out all open orders at once, the MCP provides the delete_all_orders capability to handle that for you.

Can I use this for backtesting?

Yes. The MCP gives you access to historical data, including historical bars for stocks and crypto, which is essential for backtesting strategies.

How do I update my account settings?

You use the update_account_configs capability. This lets you change things like fractional trading or shorting permissions directly through your AI client.

Can I place a trade for a specific dollar amount instead of shares?

Yes, you can use the notional parameter in the create_order capability 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 capability 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 capability to instantly cancel all open orders in your account.

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Connect Alpaca Trading to ChatGPT, Claude and Gemini

Set it up once and it works in ChatGPT, Claude, Cursor, and any other client you love. It all runs safely in the background, so you can relax and focus on what really matters. Automate complex market strategies directly from your chat client.

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Your AI does the work. We keep it safe and sound.

No other AI tool gives you this. Your workflow runs in the client you already love, your account stays protected, and you decide what the agent can and cannot do. It is the whole reason to make the switch.

Each Connector lives inside our infrastructure, the same place where your workflow runs. The three things below are already part of it, working quietly in the background so you never have to think about them. Nothing to add, nothing to set up, nothing to worry about.

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Each Connector runs inside its own sealed environment.

Each Connector runs inside its own sealed V8 runtime — no access to your files, your system, or other servers. A Connector never sees past its own request.

Kill Switch02

One switch stops every agent. Instantly.

One action deactivates every Connector, revokes every token, and ends every session at once. AI Governance keeps the record.

FinOps per User03

Spending limits that pause instead of surprise.

Every user keeps their own connections and credentials, isolated from everyone else. Anything that would cross your spending limit is held for your approval, not billed.

Three controls, built into the layer your AI connects through.

Curated set · 14 capabilities

We ship only the actions that matter.

Capability set01 / 04

01-04

4 capabilities in this set.

Part of 14 available through Alpaca.

01
Delete all orders
Use this capability to clear out every open order you placed in your account.
02
Get broker account
Retrieves specific details about your broker account using its unique ID.
03
Get latest stocks quotes
Pulls the most recent trading quotes for specific stocks.
04
Get latest stocks trades
Fetches the latest recorded trades for stocks.

Capability set02 / 04

05-08

4 capabilities in this set.

Part of 14 available through Alpaca.

05
Get stocks bars
Retrieves historical price bars for stocks, useful for chart analysis.
06
Issue token
Generates OAuth2 tokens, which are necessary for secure machine-to-machine authentication.
07
Get stocks trades
Retrieves historical trade data for stocks over a specified period.
08
Create order
Executes a new trading order, allowing you to specify market, limit, or stop types.

Capability set03 / 04

09-11

3 capabilities in this set.

Part of 14 available through Alpaca.

09
Create broker account
Sets up a new broker account, requiring contact and identity information.
10
Get assets
Lists all tradable assets currently available on the Alpaca exchange.
11
Get crypto bars
Retrieves historical price bars specifically for cryptocurrency assets.

Capability set04 / 04

12-14

3 capabilities in this set.

Part of 14 available through Alpaca.

12
Get orders
Queries and retrieves a comprehensive list of all your past and current orders.
13
Get stocks quotes
Gets historical quote data for stocks, useful for deep market analysis.
14
Update account configs
Modifies your account settings, such as enabling fractional trading or adjusting shorting permissions.

Real work

What teams actually run

Executing a Quick Trade

You need to buy 50 shares of a stock immediately. Your AI client uses create_order to place the market buy order instantly.

Backtesting a Strategy

You want to see how a trade would have performed over the last quarter. The MCP uses get_stocks_bars to pull the necessary historical data.

Checking Account Status

You need to know if you have enough funds or if your shorting permissions are active. The AI uses get_broker_account to verify your details.

Monitoring Open Positions

You want to see all your active and pending trades. The MCP uses get_orders to pull a complete, filtered list.

Automate a task

Put Alpaca to work on one thing.

Step-by-step automations your AI runs through this Connector: the workflow, the prompts to start with, and the exact capabilities behind each move.

One connector, every AI

Alpaca works with the most popular AI clients.

These are the most popular clients, each with a step-by-step guide: one link, set up once, with governance and visibility built in. And because everything runs on the MCP standard, the same connection also works in any other compatible client — nothing to rebuild.

Building your own app? The connector is yours to use.

You don't need a client to put Alpaca to work: the same hosted connection plugs into your own applications and agent code, with the same governance on every request. Build with it, chat with it — one connection for both.

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1072ms average. Fast in production.

Alpaca is checked daily against the live service.

Daily averagePeak 1459ms

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Fastest day: 840ms
Slowest day: 1459ms
14-day trend: Slowing+10%

Connect your client

One URL. Every client.

Activate the Connector, copy your link, and paste it into the client you already use. 14 capabilities arrive ready to run.

Preview access · not provider authentication

The vk_preview_* token belongs to Vinkius preview infrastructure. It lets Claude discover and display the capabilities of Alpaca, so you can see the experience inside your AI.

It does not authenticate your account with Alpaca. Actions requiring credentials or live account data may not run until you activate the Connector and authorize the service.

Alpaca Connector

You're all set. Choose your MCP client and follow the setup instructions.

Connector linkhttps://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_3TFNLCGM5eDHtufjjD8buntnlcQ4hZIkcBxwA1HE/mcp

Claude Desktop

Follow the steps below to connect in seconds.

1In Claude Desktop, open Settings → Connectors.
2Click “Add custom connector” and paste the connector link above as the remote MCP server URL.
3Click Add and start a new chat — Alpaca capabilities are ready to use.

Configuration · claude_desktop_config.jsonCopy

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "alpaca-trading-mcp": {
      "url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_3TFNLCGM5eDHtufjjD8buntnlcQ4hZIkcBxwA1HE/mcp"
    }
  }
}

Claude
ChatGPT
Cursor
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Windsurf
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JetBrains
Cline

Step-by-step instructions for each client are in the guide. How to connect

Guided setup for Claude? Set up Alpaca in Claude and other AIs

See all the AI clients this connector works with ↑

Who it's for

Built for the work Alpaca owners hand off.

This MCP is built for anyone who needs to interact with live financial markets through an AI agent. Whether you're running backtests, managing a personal portfolio, or building a financial application, this connector provides the necessary capabilities and data access.

01
Quant Traders
Automate the execution of complex strategies and fetch historical data for backtesting analysis.
02
Retail Investors
Check portfolio status and place quick trades using simple conversational commands.
03
Developers
Integrate financial market data and trading capabilities directly into coding environments.

FAQ

Questions Alpaca owners ask.

01
Is this MCP only for stocks, or does it handle crypto too?
It handles both. You can retrieve historical bars and quotes for stocks, but the MCP also includes specific capabilities like get_crypto_bars for cryptocurrency assets.
02
What kind of orders can I place?
You can place market, limit, or stop orders. The create_order capability handles these various order types for both stocks and crypto.
03
Do I need to manually delete my orders?
No. If you want to clear out all open orders at once, the MCP provides the delete_all_orders capability to handle that for you.
04
Can I use this for backtesting?
Yes. The MCP gives you access to historical data, including historical bars for stocks and crypto, which is essential for backtesting strategies.
05
How do I update my account settings?
You use the update_account_configs capability. This lets you change things like fractional trading or shorting permissions directly through your AI client.
06
Can I place a trade for a specific dollar amount instead of shares?
Yes, you can use the notional parameter in the create_order capability to specify the dollar amount you wish to trade for fractional-enabled assets.
07
How do I see only my open orders for a specific stock?
Use the get_orders capability and set the status to 'open' and provide the ticker in the symbols parameter.
08
Can I cancel all my pending orders at once if the market moves against me?
Absolutely. Use the delete_all_orders capability to instantly cancel all open orders in your account.

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Your AI does the work. We keep it safe and sound.

Each Connector runs inside its own sealed environment.

One switch stops every agent. Instantly.

Spending limits that pause instead of surprise.

We ship only the actions that matter.

01-04

Delete all orders

Get broker account

Get latest stocks quotes

Get latest stocks trades

05-08

Get stocks bars

Issue token

Get stocks trades

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09-11

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Get assets

Get crypto bars

12-14

Get orders

Get stocks quotes

Update account configs

What teams actually run

Executing a Quick Trade

Backtesting a Strategy

Checking Account Status

Monitoring Open Positions

Building your own app? The connector is yours to use.

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Is this MCP only for stocks, or does it handle crypto too?

What kind of orders can I place?

Do I need to manually delete my orders?

Can I use this for backtesting?

How do I update my account settings?

Can I place a trade for a specific dollar amount instead of shares?

How do I see only my open orders for a specific stock?

Can I cancel all my pending orders at once if the market moves against me?

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