MCP-Server-AlphaVantage

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MCP-Server-AlphaVantage is an MCP server that provides real-time stock market data and technical indicators using the AlphaVantage API. It calculates moving averages, RSI, and detects trend crossovers like Golden Cross and Death Cross. Designed for integration with LLMs such as Claude, it enables AI-driven financial analysis and data-driven trading decisions by automating data retrieval and analysis in real time.

Use This MCP server To

Fetch real-time stock prices for market analysis Calculate moving averages to identify stock trends Detect Golden Cross and Death Cross trend signals Provide RSI values for momentum analysis Integrate with LLMs for AI-powered financial insights Automate stock data retrieval for trading bots Generate alerts based on technical indicator thresholds Support multi-stock portfolio analysis with real-time data

README

MCP Server for Stock Market Analysis

Overview

This project implements a Model Context Protocol (MCP) server designed for stock market analysis. It provides real-time stock price data, calculates key technical indicators like moving averages and RSI, and enables trend detection using AlphaVantage API. The server can be integrated with LLMs like Claude for enhanced financial insights.

Why I Built It

I developed this MCP server to simplify stock market analysis by automating data fetching and technical indicator calculations. The goal is to help traders and investors make data-driven decisions by leveraging AI-assisted insights. By using MCP, this server can seamlessly connect with LLMs, allowing them to retrieve financial data and perform analysis in real time.

Features

  • Fetch real-time stock data using AlphaVantage API
  • Calculate moving averages (short-term & long-term) to analyze trends
  • Detect trend crossovers (Golden Cross & Death Cross)
  • Compute Relative Strength Index (RSI) to determine overbought/oversold conditions
  • Expose MCP tools and resources for seamless AI integration
  • Future extensibility (e.g., backtesting strategies, trading platform integration)

Prerequisites

Before getting started, ensure you have the following:

  • Python 3.10+ installed
  • MCP SDK 1.2.0+
  • AlphaVantage API key (Sign up at AlphaVantage)
  • Basic understanding of Python and stock market indicators

Installation

To set up the project, follow these steps:

1. Install Dependencies

Using uv (recommended):

uv add mcp[cli] httpx

Using pip:

pip install mcp httpx

2. Get an AlphaVantage API Key

  • Register at AlphaVantage
  • Note down your API key for later use

3. Clone the Repository

git clone https://github.com/your-username/mcp-stock-analysis.git
cd mcp-stock-analysis

4. Set Up Environment Variables

Create a .env file and add your AlphaVantage API key:

ALPHA_VANTAGE_API_KEY=your_api_key_here

Running the MCP Server

To start the server, run:

python server.py

Or using MCP:

mcp install server.py

For development mode:

mcp dev server.py

How It Works

Fetching Intraday Stock Data

The server fetches real-time stock price data from AlphaVantage:

@mcp.tool()
def fetch_intraday_data(symbol: str, interval: str = "5min") -> dict:
    """Fetches intraday stock price data."""
    url = f"https://www.alphavantage.co/query?function=TIME_SERIES_INTRADAY&symbol={symbol}&interval={interval}&apikey={API_KEY}"
    response = httpx.get(url)
    return response.json()

Moving Averages (Short-Term vs Long-Term)

Moving averages help smooth out price data to identify trends:

@mcp.tool()
def calculate_moving_averages(prices: list[float], short_window: int = 50, long_window: int = 200) -> dict:
    """Calculates short-term and long-term moving averages."""
    short_ma = sum(prices[-short_window:]) / short_window
    long_ma = sum(prices[-long_window:]) / long_window
    return {"short_ma": short_ma, "long_ma": long_ma}

Detecting Trend Crossovers (Golden Cross & Death Cross)

  • Golden Cross: Short-term MA crosses above long-term MA → Bullish signal
  • Death Cross: Short-term MA crosses below long-term MA → Bearish signal
@mcp.tool()
def detect_trend_crossover(short_ma: float, long_ma: float) -> str:
    """Detects if a Golden Cross or Death Cross has occurred."""
    if short_ma > long_ma:
        return "Golden Cross - Bullish Trend"
    elif short_ma < long_ma:
        return "Death Cross - Bearish Trend"
    return "No significant crossover"

Relative Strength Index (RSI)

RSI measures momentum and helps determine if a stock is overbought/oversold:

@mcp.tool()
def calculate_rsi(prices: list[float], period: int = 14) -> float:
    """Calculates RSI indicator."""
    gains = [max(0, prices[i] - prices[i-1]) for i in range(1, len(prices))]
    losses = [max(0, prices[i-1] - prices[i]) for i in range(1, len(prices))]
    avg_gain = sum(gains[-period:]) / period
    avg_loss = sum(losses[-period:]) / period
    rs = avg_gain / avg_loss if avg_loss != 0 else float('inf')
    return 100 - (100 / (1 + rs))

Overbought/Oversold Conditions

  • RSI > 70 → Overbought (potential sell signal)
  • RSI < 30 → Oversold (potential buy signal)
@mcp.tool()
def determine_rsi_condition(rsi: float) -> str:
    """Determines whether the RSI indicates overbought or oversold conditions."""
    if rsi > 70:
        return "Overbought - Consider Selling"
    elif rsi < 30:
        return "Oversold - Consider Buying"
    return "Neutral"

Future Enhancements

This MCP server can be extended with additional features:

  • More technical indicators: MACD, Bollinger Bands, etc.
  • Backtesting: Simulate past trades based on strategy rules
  • Trading platform integration: Connect with brokers for live trading

Contributions

Feel free to contribute by submitting pull requests or reporting issues. Let’s make stock market analysis more accessible and AI-driven!

Connect With Me

If you have any questions or suggestions, feel free to reach out!

🔗 LinkedIn: Syed Hasan
🤗 Hugging Face: Syed-Hasan-8503

MCP-Server-AlphaVantage FAQ

How does MCP-Server-AlphaVantage fetch stock data?
It uses the AlphaVantage API to retrieve real-time stock prices and historical data.
Can this server calculate technical indicators?
Yes, it calculates moving averages, RSI, and detects trend crossovers like Golden Cross and Death Cross.
Is it possible to integrate this server with different LLMs?
Yes, it is designed to work with LLMs such as Claude, OpenAI GPT, and Gemini for enhanced financial analysis.
What kind of financial insights can I get from this server?
You can get trend analysis, momentum indicators, and crossover signals to support trading decisions.
Does the server support multiple stocks simultaneously?
Yes, it can handle data retrieval and analysis for multiple stocks in real time.
How frequently is the stock data updated?
The update frequency depends on the AlphaVantage API limits but supports near real-time data fetching.
Can I customize the technical indicators calculated?
The server currently supports key indicators like moving averages and RSI, with potential for extension.
Is the server secure for financial data handling?
Yes, it follows MCP principles for secure, scoped, and observable model interaction.