Do I need a Bloomberg subscription to use this?
Yes — this only works if you already have access to Bloomberg Terminal, Bloomberg Desktop, or a similar Bloomberg data service. It doesn't provide Bloomberg data on its own; it lets your AI assistant pull data from the Bloomberg access you already have.
Do I need an API key to set this up?
Not the kind you'd get from Claude, OpenAI, or Gemini. Instead, you need Bloomberg's own connection software and an authorized Bloomberg account, which Bloomberg provides directly to its subscribers.
Which AI apps can I use this with?
It's built to work with AI coding assistants such as VS Code, so your assistant can request Bloomberg data directly as part of your workflow.
How hard is this to set up?
It takes some technical know-how. You'll need to install a Python package, connect Bloomberg's data software, and configure your AI assistant to talk to it, which is more involved than a one-click install.
Can I use this to check a stock's price?
Yes — once it's connected to your Bloomberg access, you can ask your assistant for current prices, historical prices, and other market data for any stock or security you're authorized to view.
Can I use this to compare data across several companies?
Yes — you can ask your assistant to pull the same figures for multiple companies at once, which is handy for quick side-by-side comparisons.
Will this work without Bloomberg Terminal installed?
In most cases, no. It's designed to connect to a Bloomberg Terminal, Bloomberg Desktop service, or a managed Bloomberg account, so you'll need one of those already in place.
Is this affiliated with Bloomberg?
No — it's an independent, open-source project built to work alongside Bloomberg's official services. It is not endorsed by or affiliated with Bloomberg Finance L.P.
