Alpaca FAQs

Question 1

Is this tool open-source?

Accepted Answer

Yes, the Alpaca MCP Server is open-source under the MIT license.  This means you're free to use, modify, and distribute it.

Question 2

Can I use this tool for paper trading?

Accepted Answer

Yes, it's designed to work with both live and paper trading accounts on the Alpaca platform. You can specify the Alpaca API base URL for paper trading.

Question 3

What is the Alpaca MCP Server?

Accepted Answer

It's a Model Context Protocol (MCP) server that provides tools for interacting with the Alpaca Trading API, allowing you to automate trading strategies.

Question 4

What do I need to use this tool?

Accepted Answer

You'll need an Alpaca API key and secret key.  You'll also need to set up the required environment variables and configure your MCP settings.

Question 5

What features does this tool offer?

Accepted Answer

It enables you to retrieve account information, manage positions, place orders (market, limit, stop, etc.), access real-time market data, and retrieve historical price bars.

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