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FinanceDataAPI

Quick Start (60 seconds)

If you only need the shortest path to a working MCP connection, use this checklist.

1. Generate or copy a FinanceDataAPI key

Use a valid FinanceDataAPI API key from your dashboard. Pass it using the X-API-Key header:

X-API-Key: <YOUR_API_KEY>

2. Point your MCP client at the server

Use the FinanceDataAPI MCP endpoint:

https://<your-financedataapi-host>/v1/mcp

3. Add the auth header

This is the minimum remote-server payload most MCP clients need:

{
  "name": "financedataapi",
  "url": "https://<your-financedataapi-host>/v1/mcp",
  "headers": {
    "X-API-Key": "<YOUR_API_KEY>"
  }
}

4. Restart the client

Most desktop MCP clients only reload their tool inventory on startup. After saving your config, fully quit and reopen the client.

5. Ask a tool-using prompt

Paste something explicit so the client is encouraged to call the server:

Look up AAPL, then compute RSI, MACD, and SMA over the last 90 days and summarize the trend.

If the connection works, the client should discover the FinanceDataAPI tool list and start issuing calls such as get_symbol, get_rsi, get_macd, and get_sma.

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