OpenBB
Open Data Platform for analysts, quants and AI agents.
The OpenBB MCP server provides AI agents with structured access to financial market data from proprietary, licensed, and public sources through a unified interface. Built on the Open Data Platform architecture, it enables agents to retrieve equity prices, company fundamentals, economic indicators, and other financial datasets without managing multiple API integrations. The server operates as a standardized connector layer that consolidates financial data sources into a single endpoint accessible by Claude Desktop, custom agents, and other MCP-compatible clients. Financial analysts, quantitative researchers, and AI developers use it to build data-driven copilots and research tools.
Key Features
Use Cases
- 01Building AI financial research assistants that fetch stock prices and fundamentals on demand
- 02Creating automated trading analysis copilots that combine multiple data sources
- 03Developing investment research dashboards powered by conversational AI interfaces
- 04Enabling Claude Desktop to answer questions about market data and company financials
- 05Constructing quantitative analysis workflows where agents retrieve and process financial datasets
- 06Integrating financial data into custom AI agents for portfolio management and risk assessment
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OpenBB — FAQ
What is the OpenBB MCP server?+
The OpenBB MCP server is a financial data integration tool built on the Open Data Platform that allows AI agents to query market data, equity prices, fundamentals, and economic indicators from multiple sources through a unified interface. It runs as a local FastAPI server that MCP clients can connect to for structured financial data access.
How do I install the OpenBB MCP server?+
Install the Python package with 'pip install "openbb[all]"' in a Python 3.9-3.12 environment, then start the server with 'openbb-api' to launch it on localhost:6900. You can then configure your MCP client to connect to that endpoint.
Which AI clients work with the OpenBB MCP server?+
The server works with Claude Desktop and other MCP-compatible clients that can connect to local REST APIs. It also integrates directly with OpenBB Workspace for enterprise use cases.
Do I need API keys to use OpenBB?+
Some data providers integrated into OpenBB require API keys for access to licensed or proprietary datasets, while others offer public data without authentication. The specific requirements depend on which data sources you query through the platform.
Is the OpenBB MCP server free?+
Yes, the Open Data Platform and MCP server are free and open-source under the AGPLv3 license. However, access to certain premium data sources through the platform may require paid subscriptions from those providers.
What are the system requirements?+
You need Python 3.9 through 3.12 installed on your system. The server runs locally via Uvicorn and requires sufficient memory to handle financial datasets and API requests.
How do I install OpenBB?+
Open the source repository on GitHub and follow its README. OpenBB is a mcp server — MCP Agents Market links you directly to the official repo.
Is OpenBB free?+
OpenBB is an open-source project hosted on GitHub. Check the repository for its license and any usage requirements.