The Alphavantage MCP Server is a modified version of the original server. It provides access to stock market data via the Alphavantage API, incorporating fixes to previous bugs for better functionality.
To use it, you must obtain a free API key from Alphavantage. Then, configure your environment variables and set up the server in your claude_desktop_config.json file with the correct commands and arguments.
Key features include access to real-time and historical stock market data, performance-enhancing bug fixes from the original server, and easy integration with Claude Desktop for seamless operation.
Common use cases are retrieving stock prices for analysis and trading, integrating stock data into applications for financial insights, and automating data retrieval for research.
For the API key, sign up for free on the Alphavantage website. The API itself is free to use, though it may have usage limits. You can access real-time stock prices, historical data, and various financial indicators with this server.