Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) about yfinance MCP Server

Q: What is the yfinance MCP Server? A: The yfinance MCP Server is a Model Context Protocol (MCP) server that allows Large Language Models (LLMs) to access up-to-date stock and cryptocurrency prices and news.

Q: What is Model Context Protocol (MCP)? A: MCP is an open protocol that standardizes how applications provide context to LLMs.

Q: What tools are available in the yfinance MCP Server? A: The server provides two tools:

• get_price_tool: Retrieves the price of a stock or cryptocurrency.
• get_news_tool: Retrieves news articles about a stock or cryptocurrency.

Q: What arguments are required for the get_price_tool? A: The required argument is ticker (string), representing the ticker symbol (e.g., “BTC-USD”, “AAPL”). An optional period argument allows you to specify the time period (e.g., “1d”, “5d”, “1mo”). It defaults to “1d”.

Q: What arguments are required for the get_news_tool? A: The required argument is ticker (string). An optional count argument (string) allows you to specify the number of articles to retrieve (default: 5).

Q: How do I install the yfinance MCP Server? A: You can install the server using Smithery, uv, or Docker. Instructions for each method are provided in the documentation.

Q: How do I use the yfinance MCP Server with Claude Desktop? A: Add the appropriate configuration to your claude_desktop_config.json file, specifying either uvx or docker as the command.

Q: How do I use the yfinance MCP Server with 5ire? A: Add the appropriate configuration to your 5ire configuration file, specifying either uvx or docker as the command.

Q: Can I customize the data retrieval? A: Yes, you can customize the data retrieval using the optional period (for prices) and count (for news) arguments.

Q: Is the data real-time? A: The server provides up-to-date data, but the exact data frequency depends on the underlying data source (yfinance) and potential rate limits.

Q: How does this integrate with UBOS? A: UBOS is a full-stack AI Agent development platform. The yfinance MCP Server can be easily integrated into UBOS to empower AI Agents with real-time financial data.

Q: What kind of AI Agents can I build with this server? A: You can build AI Agents for automated trading, portfolio management, risk assessment, financial analysis, and personalized financial advice.