mcp-server
An MCP server for interacting with the Financial Datasets stock market API.
- 2.3k stars
- 351 forks
- 17 open issues
- Language: Python
- License: MIT
- updated
Install
local · uvx (python)claude mcp add mcp-server -- uvx mcp-server{
"mcpServers": {
"mcp-server": {
"command": "uvx",
"args": ["mcp-server"]
}
}
}{
"mcpServers": {
"mcp-server": {
"command": "uvx",
"args": ["mcp-server"]
}
}
}- Run the command above in your terminal (Claude Code), or paste the JSON config into claude_desktop_config.json (Claude Desktop).
- Replace any <placeholder> values with your API keys or paths.
- Restart Claude. The MCP server and its tools appear automatically.
Package name inferred from the repository name. Verify it exists on PyPI, or clone https://github.com/financial-datasets/mcp-server and follow its README.
Editor's note
This MCP server bridges Claude Desktop and the Financial Datasets API, giving Claude direct access to a set of ten stock market and cryptocurrency data tools. The tools cover fundamental financial statements including income statements, balance sheets, and cash flow statements, as well as current and historical stock prices, company news, and equivalent current and historical price data for cryptocurrencies along with a tool to list available crypto tickers. Built in Python 3.10 and managed with the uv package manager, it connects to Claude Desktop by editing the claude_desktop_config.json file, after which the tools appear under Claude's hammer icon menu. A Financial Datasets API key is required and stored in a local .env file. The server is most useful for financial analysts, investors, and developers who want to query company fundamentals or price histories conversationally, for example asking Claude to retrieve Microsoft's historical stock prices across a specific date range without leaving the chat interface.
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What is financial-datasets/mcp-server?
financial-datasets/mcp-server is mcp servers for the Claude AI ecosystem. An MCP server for interacting with the Financial Datasets stock market API. It has 2.3k GitHub stars and its last recorded update is dated 2025-06-05.
How do I install mcp-server?
You can install mcp-server by cloning the repository (https://github.com/financial-datasets/mcp-server) or following the README instructions on GitHub. ClaudeWave also provides quick install blocks on this page.
Is financial-datasets/mcp-server safe to use?
Our security agent has analyzed financial-datasets/mcp-server and assigned a Trust Score of 64/100 (tier: OK). See the full breakdown of passed checks and flags on this page.
Who maintains financial-datasets/mcp-server?
financial-datasets/mcp-server is maintained by financial-datasets. The last recorded GitHub activity is dated 2025-06-05, with 17 open issues.
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