What data does Alpha Vantage MCP provide?

It provides access to real-time and historical stock prices, technical indicators, forex exchange rates, and cryptocurrency data through the Alpha Vantage API.

Do I need an Alpha Vantage API key to use this MCP server?

Yes. You need a valid Alpha Vantage API key, which can be obtained for free with rate limits or through a premium plan for higher throughput.

What asset classes does this server cover?

It covers stocks, options-related data, forex currency pairs, and major cryptocurrencies — all accessible through structured MCP tool calls.

Alpha Vantage MCP | CLI Trader

Alpha Vantage MCP is an MCP server that connects AI agents to the Alpha Vantage financial data API. It exposes structured tools for retrieving real-time and historical stock prices, technical indicators, foreign exchange rates, and cryptocurrency market data. By wrapping the Alpha Vantage API in the MCP protocol, this server allows compatible agents to query financial data programmatically without manual API integration.

The server supports a broad range of Alpha Vantage endpoints, making it suitable for multi-asset research workflows. Users can pull intraday and daily stock time series, compute common technical indicators such as SMA, EMA, RSI, and MACD, and retrieve forex and crypto exchange rates. This breadth makes it a practical option for traders and analysts who want a single MCP interface across multiple asset classes.

Setup requires an Alpha Vantage API key configured as an environment variable. Free-tier keys are subject to rate limits (typically 25 requests per day for standard endpoints), so users with heavier data needs should consider a premium plan. The server communicates via standard MCP transport, making it compatible with Claude Desktop, Claude Code, and other MCP-enabled agent environments. As with any data-only MCP server, it does not execute trades — it provides the informational foundation for analysis and decision-making.