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OpenBB MCP Server

An MCP server that brings the vast financial data ecosystem of OpenBB directly to AI agents like Claude and Cursor.

95VF score
Maintainer
OpenBB-finance
Market coverage
Stocks, Crypto, Forex, Macro, Options
GitHub stars
500
Updated
Verify current documentation
Best for

Accessing standardized financial data from hundreds of sources through a single interface within an AI chat.

Implementation statusGuide reviewed · Verify current documentation
Implementation status

AGPL-3.0

Expected result

Unified access to 100+ data providers

Known failure mode

AGPL license restrictions for commercial redistribution

Compatibility

Stocks, Crypto, Forex, Macro, Options

Why it stands out

  • Unified access to 100+ data providers
  • Fetch historical price data
  • Retrieve technical indicators
  • Access global macroeconomic data

Risks and limitations

  • AGPL license restrictions for commercial redistribution
  • Some data providers require paid subscriptions
  • Initial setup requires OpenBB Hub account configuration

Examples and expected outcomes

Example 1

Create a repeatable research memo

  • Sourced evidence
  • Repeatable steps
  • Explicit uncertainty
Example 2

Compare companies with one checklist

  • Sourced evidence
  • Repeatable steps
  • Explicit uncertainty
Example 3

Build a sourced bull/bear review

  • Sourced evidence
  • Repeatable steps
  • Explicit uncertainty

Access requirements

Keys and runtime

OpenBB Hub API Key, Individual Provider Keys (Optional)

License and data rights

AGPL-3.0

Rate limits

Verify current documentation

Connect to your Agent

Claude config
npx -y @openbb/mcp-server

# Project-scoped Agent Skill layout
.claude/skills/openbb-mcp-server-review/SKILL.md
.claude/skills/openbb-mcp-server-review/references/

# Restart Claude Code and confirm discovery.
Prompt example

“Use OpenBB MCP Server to research AAPL. List sources and timestamps first, then separate facts, calculations, risks and missing data. Do not give personalized trading advice.”

When not to use it

  • AGPL license restrictions for commercial redistribution
  • Some data providers require paid subscriptions
  • Initial setup requires OpenBB Hub account configuration
Installation

OpenBB MCP Server

Terminal
npx -y @openbb/mcp-server

Before you install

Review the current license and source code, pin a version, keep credentials out of prompts, and start with read-only permissions.

Project-specific questions

What can OpenBB MCP Server do in a real workflow?

Unified access to 100+ data providers Fetch historical price data Retrieve technical indicators Access global macroeconomic data

What access and compatibility does OpenBB MCP Server require?

AGPL-3.0 · Stocks, Crypto, Forex, Macro, Options

What is the main implementation risk with OpenBB MCP Server?

AGPL license restrictions for commercial redistribution Some data providers require paid subscriptions Initial setup requires OpenBB Hub account configuration

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