Alpaca Trading Bot MCP Server

Use MCP tools to check quotes, manage watchlists, and place paper trades.

Source

third_party_registry

Updated

2026-08-30

// securityCaution

Runs locally
Open source

Running security audit…

Credentials
Network egress
Code execution
Data access
Supply chain

// install

Copy the install command and let the AI configure it · recommended for beginners

No copy-paste install info for "Alpaca Trading Bot MCP Server" yet — see the docs or source repo.

// examples

Check a stock quote

Prompt

Check the latest quote for AAPL and briefly summarize the current price information.

Expected

Returns the quote data for AAPL with a short explanation.

Manage a watchlist

Prompt

Please add TSLA, NVDA, and MSFT to my watchlist and show the current list.

Expected

Updates the watchlist and returns the latest list of tracked symbols.

Place a simulated trade

Prompt

Use Alpaca paper trading to buy 10 shares of SPY and tell me the order result.

Expected

Returns whether the paper trade was placed successfully and the related order details.

// use cases

Run paper trading actions inside an AI assistant

Developers or researchers can connect Alpaca paper trading to an AI assistant through MCP, then use natural language to check quotes, market status, and submit simulated orders.

Maintain an investment watchlist

When users need to track multiple stocks over time, this tool helps add, remove, and view watchlist items for later analysis and trading preparation.

Check whether the market is open

Before requesting quotes or placing paper trades, users can check market hours to avoid making decisions at the wrong time.

// docs

No documentation provided

Check the source repo for usage and examples.

Go to source repo ↗

// FAQ

What does this tool do?

It exposes Alpaca paper trading as MCP tools for checking quotes, managing watchlists, checking market hours, and placing simulated trades.

Does it support live trading or paper trading?

Based on the provided description, it is for Alpaca paper trading, meaning simulated trading. For live trading support, see the source repository.

What prerequisites are needed before installation or use?

The known prerequisite is access to Alpaca paper trading. For installation steps, runtime requirements, or API key configuration, see the source repository.