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Interactive Brokers
Unofficial local MCP server for Interactive Brokers market data, account positions, and trading workflows
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Unofficial local MCP server for Interactive Brokers market data, account positions, and trading workflows. Use paper trading and review permissions before...
Example tools
Illustrative tool names — the actual tool set is defined by the server at runtime.
list_resources
Enumerate resources exposed by this MCP
get_resource
Fetch a resource by ID
invoke
Invoke the primary action of this MCP
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Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Interactive Brokers.
- What is the Interactive Brokers MCP server?
- This MCP server provides an unofficial local interface for interacting with Interactive Brokers. It facilitates access to market data, account positions, and trading workflows through a standardized protocol.
- How does this MCP server integrate with trading applications?
- The server uses the 'stdio' transport, enabling integration with applications that support standard input/output for communication. Specific integration steps depend on the client application being used.
- Does the Interactive Brokers MCP server require an API key?
- Yes, this MCP server requires an API key for authentication. Users must configure the server with valid credentials to access Interactive Brokers services.
- What are the primary capabilities of this MCP server?
- The server exposes capabilities for market data retrieval, managing account positions, and executing trading commands. It is designed to streamline development workflows for finance applications.
- Is there a cost associated with using the Interactive Brokers MCP server?
- The MCP server itself is open source and available for free. However, usage of Interactive Brokers services may incur fees based on their account and trading policies.
- Can I use this MCP server for live trading directly?
- It is strongly recommended to use paper trading accounts and review all permissions carefully before employing this unofficial MCP server for live trading. Always understand the implications of direct market interaction.
Install Interactive Brokers
Claude Desktop
Add this to claude_desktop_config.json.
{
"mcpServers": {
"ibkr": {
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"@modelcontextprotocol/server-ibkr"
]
}
}
}Cursor
Add this to ~/.cursor/mcp.json.
{
"mcpServers": {
"ibkr": {
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"@modelcontextprotocol/server-ibkr"
]
}
}
}VS Code
Add this to your workspace settings.json.
{
"mcp.servers": {
"ibkr": {
"type": "stdio",
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"@modelcontextprotocol/server-ibkr"
]
}
}
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