Zerodha FAQs

Question 1

How does Zerodha-MCP facilitate AI trading with clients like Claude?

Accepted Answer

It adheres to the Model Context Protocol (MCP), allowing AI clients such as Claude to directly interact with the trading server. This enables AI models to submit orders, manage positions, retrieve portfolio data, and execute sophisticated trading strategies programmatically.

Question 2

What is the current status of Zerodha Kite Connect integration?

Accepted Answer

The server framework and core components (order management, risk, mock broker) are fully developed and production-ready for strategy testing. While the architecture is 'Kite Connect Ready' with an adapter placeholder, full live integration requires you to provide your Zerodha Kite Connect API credentials and complete the authentication steps outlined in the documentation.

Question 3

What kind of risk management features are included?

Accepted Answer

Zerodha-MCP offers highly configurable risk management with built-in limits, circuit breakers, and position controls. These include maximum position size, total portfolio exposure, maximum concurrent positions, daily loss limits, and position concentration controls to safeguard your trading capital.

Question 4

Can I develop and test trading strategies without live Zerodha API keys?

Accepted Answer

Absolutely. The server includes a comprehensive, realistic mock broker that simulates market conditions, order delays, slippage, and partial fills. This feature is perfect for developing and thoroughly testing your trading strategies without requiring actual API access or risking real capital.

Question 5

What is the Zerodha-MCP server?

Accepted Answer

Zerodha-MCP is a production-ready, MCP-compliant trading server designed for seamless integration with the Zerodha Kite Connect API. It enables AI-driven algorithmic trading, offering complete order lifecycle management and robust risk controls.

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