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# Stock Data MCP Server

An AI-powered financial data provider that delivers real-time stock market information through the Model Context Protocol (MCP). This tool enables AI systems to retrieve live prices, trading volumes, and market data directly from Alpha Vantage.

It is also certified by MCP Review : https://mcpreview.com/mcp-servers/MaverickTopG/Stock_MCP_Server 

## Features

- 📈 **Real-Time Market Data**: Access minute-by-minute stock prices and volumes  
- 🤖 **AI Integration**: Structured interface for financial AI applications  
- 🔌 **MCP Compatibility**: Works with any MCP-enabled AI system  
- 🔒 **Reliable Data**: Powered by Alpha Vantage's market infrastructure

## Quick Start

### Installation

~~~bash
git clone https://github.com/MaverickTopG/Stock_MCP_Server.git
npm install
~~~

### Running the MCP Server

~~~bash
node stock-data-server.js
~~~

### Running the MCP Client for Testing

~~~bash
node stock-data-client.js
~~~

## Supported Tools

1. **get-stock-data**  
   Retrieve real-time trading data for any stock symbol.

   ~~~javascript
   // Example response
   {
     "symbol": "AAPL",
     "price": 172.34,
     "timestamp": "2024-03-15 15:59:00",
     "volume": 7845123,
     "currency": "USD"
   }
   ~~~
## Example Client Usage

~~~javascript
const { Client } = require("@modelcontextprotocol/sdk/client/index.js");
const { StdioClientTransport } = require("@modelcontextprotocol/sdk/client/stdio.js");

// Create client transport
const transport = new StdioClientTransport({
  command: "node",
  args: ["stock-data-server.js"]
});

// Initialize client
const client = new Client(
  { name: "stock-client", version: "1.0.0" },
  { capabilities: { tools: ["get-stock-data", "help"] } }
);

// Connect and use tools
await client.connect(transport);

// Get stock data
const response = await client.callTool({
  name: "get-stock-data",
  arguments: { symbol: "AAPL" }
});

console.log(`Current AAPL price: $${response.data.price}`);
~~~

## Use Cases

- **AI Trading Systems:** Integrate real-time data into algorithmic trading strategies  
- **Portfolio Monitoring:** Track investments through AI assistants  
- **Financial Research:** Automate market data collection for analysis  
- **News Correlation:** Combine price data with news sentiment analysis

## Requirements

- Node.js 18+  
- @modelcontextprotocol/sdk (^1.8.0)  
- axios  
- zod  
- Alpha Vantage API key (free tier available)

## Upcoming Integrations

- Cryptocurrency market data support  
- Historical price analysis tools  
- Earnings report integration  
- Market alert systems