• DATA
  • FX
  • INFO
  • HUMAN

How to track real time market data with your AI

Connect ShowAPI to your AI client once. From then on, your agent handles the data fetching for you.

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Short answer

How can I track live market data with my AI?

You ask your agent for a specific stock price or currency rate, and it pulls the live data through ShowAPI. This keeps your market monitoring inside your existing chat interface. You'll see the specific outcomes below.

The results you get

Where your data lands

The AI does the heavy lifting to bring market numbers to your conversation.

DATA

Live price updates

Your agent fetches current stock prices. You get the exact numbers you need to stay updated.

FX

Currency exchange rates

The AI pulls global exchange rates for any currency pair you request. It makes comparing values easy.

INFO

Market snapshots

Get a quick look at how specific assets are performing. Your agent provides the data points instantly.

HUMAN

Your final calls

The AI only provides the data. You decide if those numbers trigger a trade or a change in strategy.

The workflow

What your AI does when you ask for data.

The AI acts as the bridge between your chat and the live markets.

  1. Identify the request

    Your agent looks at your prompt to see if you want stock info or currency rates.

    get_stock_infoget_currency_rates

  2. Fetch stock prices

    If you ask about a company, the AI pulls the latest trading data.

    get_stock_info

  3. Get exchange rates

    For currency questions, the AI grabs the current global rates.

    get_currency_rates

  4. Deliver the numbers

    The agent presents the requested data clearly in your chat window.

    get_stock_infoget_currency_rates

Try it

Copy these to start.

Paste these into your chat to test the connection.

Starting points

These are just examples. Swap in the specific stock tickers or currency pairs you want to check.

ShowAPI / 易源数据 Connector

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

Connector linkhttps://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_xMyly0ORkyHqVdIm3w0Qi39NBUA809GURX4AEjO6/mcp

Claude Desktop

Follow the steps below to connect in seconds.

  1. 1In Claude Desktop, open Settings → Connectors.
  2. 2Click “Add custom connector” and paste the connector link above as the remote MCP server URL.
  3. 3Click Add and start a new chat — ShowAPI / 易源数据 capabilities are ready to use.
Configuration · claude_desktop_config.jsonCopy
{
  "mcpServers": {
    "showapi-mcp": {
      "url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_xMyly0ORkyHqVdIm3w0Qi39NBUA809GURX4AEjO6/mcp"
    }
  }
}
Copy into chat04

  • What is the current price of TSLA?

  • Show me the USD to EUR exchange rate.

  • How is MSFT trading right now?

  • What is the rate for GBP to JPY?

  • Claude
  • ChatGPT
  • Cursor
  • VS Code
  • Windsurf
  • Claude Code
  • JetBrains
  • Cline

Start here

Connect ShowAPI once, then ask.

One click connects the MCP to your client. Your login stays encrypted on our side, and you can start querying data immediately.

Connect ShowAPI to your AI

FAQ

How this task behaves

  • 01

    Can the AI buy stocks for me?

    No. The AI only retrieves market data. It cannot execute trades or access your brokerage account.

  • 02

    Does the AI provide financial advice?

    No. The AI provides raw market data and rates. You are responsible for all financial decisions.

  • 03

    Can I use this with Cursor or Claude?

    Yes. This MCP works with any MCP-compatible client, including Claude, Cursor, and Windsurf.

  • 04

    Can the AI change my currency settings?

    No. The AI only reads data. It cannot modify any of your personal settings or accounts.

  • 05

    How often is the data updated?

    The AI fetches the data at the moment you ask. It does not push automatic updates to you.

  • More questions about ShowAPI? The Connector page answers them. See everything the ShowAPI Connector can do

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