Trade It▌
by trade-it-inc
Trade It: Execute stock, crypto, and options trades instantly using natural language commands — fast, secure, and intuit
Execute stock, crypto, and options trades through natural language commands
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best for
- / Traders wanting AI-powered trade execution
- / Portfolio managers tracking multiple accounts
- / Developers building trading applications
- / Financial advisors needing multi-brokerage access
capabilities
- / Execute stock and crypto trades via natural language
- / Query portfolio performance across brokerages
- / Trade options contracts
- / Connect to 6+ major brokerages
- / Access crypto exchanges like Coinbase and Kraken
- / Get market insights and data
what it does
Execute stock, crypto, and options trades through natural language commands across multiple brokerages like Robinhood, Charles Schwab, E*Trade, and crypto exchanges like Coinbase.
about
Trade It is an official MCP server published by trade-it-inc that provides AI assistants with tools and capabilities via the Model Context Protocol. Trade It: Execute stock, crypto, and options trades instantly using natural language commands — fast, secure, and intuit It is categorized under finance, developer tools.
how to install
You can install Trade It in your AI client of choice. Use the install panel on this page to get one-click setup for Cursor, Claude Desktop, VS Code, and other MCP-compatible clients. This server supports remote connections over HTTP, so no local installation is required.
license
CC0-1.0
Trade It is released under the CC0-1.0 license.
readme
Trade It MCP Server
👉 Full Documentation Here 👈
Now available through the Official MCP Registry
Endpoints:
- Streamable HTTP:
https://mcp.tradeit.app/mcp - SSE:
https://mcp.tradeit.app/sse
Overview
The Trade It MCP Server brings stock, crypto, and options trading support to agents. It enables natural-language interaction with stock and crypto brokerages—execute trades, query portfolio performance, and surface market insights by sending plain-English requests through the MCP protocol.
Brokerage Support:
- <img height="14" width="14" src="https://images.tradeit.app/brokerages/robinhood-logo.svg" alt="Robinhood Logo" /> Robinhood
- <img height="14" width="14" src="https://images.tradeit.app/brokerages/charles_schwab-logo.svg" alt="Charles Scwhab Logo" /> Charles Schwab
- <img height="14" width="14" src="https://images.tradeit.app/brokerages/etrade-logo.svg" alt="ETrade Logo" /> E*Trade
- <img height="14" width="14" src="https://images.tradeit.app/brokerages/webull-logo.svg" alt="Webull Logo" /> Webull
- <img height="14" width="14" src="https://images.tradeit.app/brokerages/public-logo.svg" alt="Public Logo" /> Public
- <img height="14" width="14" src="https://images.tradeit.app/brokerages/tastytrade-logo.svg" alt="Tastytrade Logo" /> Tastytrade
Crypto Exchange Support:
- <img height="14" width="14" src="https://images.tradeit.app/brokerages/coinbase-logo.svg" alt="Coinbase Logo" /> Coinbase
- <img height="14" width="14" src="https://images.tradeit.app/brokerages/kraken-logo.svg" alt="Kraken Logo" /> Kraken
More to be added soon!
This server is remote so you don't need to run anything locally to connect. Just point your MCP-compatible agent platform to the URL above.
Tools
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💬 Create Trade Creates a trade order to buy or sell an asset.
ORDER TYPES:
- market (default) → Executes immediately at current market price. No price fields required.
- limit → Executes only at a specific limit_price or better. Requires
limit_price. - stop → Triggers a market order when stop_price is reached. Requires
stop_price. - stop_limit → Triggers a limit order when stop_price is reached. Requires BOTH
stop_priceandlimit_price.
EXAMPLES:
- "Buy $1000 of Tesla"
- "Buy $1000 of Tesla, but only if the price drops to $150 or lower"
- "Sell 10 shares of Apple if the price falls to $140 or lower"
- "Buy a share of Apple if it hits $200"
- "Buy 10 shares of Apple if the price rises to $140, but don't pay more than $142 per share"
DEFAULTS:
- If no amount is given, your default amount is used.
- If no account is given, your default account is used.
- If no order type is given, the trade is a market order.
- If auto-execute is enabled in settings, the trade will execute immediately. Otherwise, it gets created in draft state and requires a call to
Execute Tradeto complete. This allows you to review and confirm trades.
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💬 Create Option Trade (Beta) Creates a trade order to buy or sell an options contract.
EXAMPLES:
- "Buy 1 call option on Apple with a $300 strike price expiring next month"
- "Sell a covered call on my Microsoft shares at $500 strike"
- "Open a call spread: buy 1 TSLA $475 call and sell 1 TSLA $485 call, both expiring next week"
- "Buy an ATM straddle on SPY, expiring this Friday"
- "Buy 2 AMZN 200 1/30 P, limit price $3.50"
- "Sell AMZN260130P00200000"
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💬 Execute Trade Execute the trade on your brokerage.
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💬 Show Account Details List your linked brokerages along with their current value and cash balance. Example:
"Show my accounts" -
💬 Search Asset Get current price and metadata for any stock or cryptocurrency. Example:
"How's Apple doing?"or"What's the price of TSLA?"
Getting Started
- First, create an account at https://tradeit.app.
- Sign up for the Pro plan's free trial.
- Connect your brokerage of choice.
Connecting
- Connect your MCP client to
https://mcp.tradeit.app/mcporhttps://mcp.tradeit.app/sse. - Authenticate through the browser-based OAuth flow.
- You're now ready to start trading!
FAQ
- What is the Trade It MCP server?
- Trade It is a Model Context Protocol (MCP) server profile on explainx.ai. MCP lets AI hosts (e.g. Claude Desktop, Cursor) call tools and resources through a standard interface; this page summarizes categories, install hints, and community ratings.
- How do MCP servers relate to agent skills?
- Skills are reusable instruction packages (often SKILL.md); MCP servers expose live capabilities. Teams frequently combine both—skills for workflows, MCP for APIs and data. See explainx.ai/skills and explainx.ai/mcp-servers for parallel directories.
- How are reviews shown for Trade It?
- This profile displays 49 aggregated ratings (sample rows for discoverability plus signed-in user reviews). Average score is about 4.6 out of 5—verify behavior in your own environment before production use.
Use Cases▌
Extended AI Capabilities
Add new capabilities to Claude beyond text generation
Example
Access external data sources, execute code, interact with tools and services
Transform Claude from chatbot to action-taking agent
Context Enhancement
Provide Claude with access to relevant context and data
Example
Load project documentation, access knowledge bases, query databases
Get more accurate, context-aware responses
Workflow Automation
Automate multi-step workflows combining AI and external tools
Example
Research → Summarize → Create document → Send notification
Complete complex tasks end-to-end without manual steps
Implementation Guide▌
Prerequisites
- ›Claude Desktop 0.7.0+ or Cursor IDE with MCP support
- ›Basic understanding of MCP architecture and capabilities
- ›Access credentials for integrated services (if required)
- ›Willingness to experiment and iterate on configuration
Time Estimate
15-60 minutes depending on server complexity
Installation Steps
- 1.Install MCP server: npm install -g [package-name] or via GitHub
- 2.Add server configuration to ~/.claude/mcp.json
- 3.Provide required credentials and configuration
- 4.Restart Claude Desktop to load new server
- 5.Test basic functionality with simple prompts
- 6.Explore capabilities and experiment with use cases
- 7.Document successful patterns for reuse
Troubleshooting
- ⚠MCP server not loading: Check config syntax, verify installation
- ⚠Connection errors: Check network, firewall, credentials
- ⚠Feature not working: Read server docs, check required parameters
- ⚠Performance issues: Monitor resource usage, check for network latency
- ⚠Conflicts with other servers: Check port assignments, namespace collisions
Best Practices▌
✓ Do
- +Read server documentation thoroughly before setup
- +Start with simple use cases to validate functionality
- +Test in non-production environment first
- +Monitor resource usage and performance
- +Keep servers updated for bug fixes and new features
- +Document configuration for team members
- +Use environment variables for sensitive configuration
✗ Don't
- −Don't grant overly permissive access to MCP servers
- −Don't skip reading security considerations in docs
- −Don't expose sensitive data without proper controls
- −Don't run untrusted MCP servers without code review
- −Don't ignore error messages—investigate root cause
💡 Pro Tips
- ★Combine multiple MCP servers for powerful workflows
- ★Create custom MCP servers for your specific needs
- ★Share successful configurations with team
- ★Use MCP inspector for debugging
- ★Join MCP community for tips and troubleshooting
Technical Details▌
Architecture
Model Context Protocol standardizes how AI hosts (Claude, Cursor) communicate with external tools and data sources through server implementations.
Protocols
- Model Context Protocol (MCP)
- JSON-RPC 2.0
- stdio or HTTP transport
Compatibility
- Claude Desktop
- Cursor IDE
- Custom MCP clients
When to Use This▌
✓ Use When
Use when you need Claude to access external data, execute actions, or integrate with tools. Best for extending AI capabilities beyond conversation.
✗ Avoid When
Avoid when native integrations exist (use official APIs directly), for real-time critical systems, or when security/compliance requires zero external dependencies.
Integration▌
- →Tool composition: Chain multiple MCP tools in workflows
- →Context augmentation: Provide AI with relevant external data
- →Action delegation: Let AI execute tasks on external systems
- →Bidirectional sync: Keep AI context and external systems in sync
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Ratings
4.6★★★★★49 reviews- ★★★★★Olivia Jackson· Dec 20, 2024
I recommend Trade It for teams standardizing on MCP; the explainx.ai page compares cleanly with sibling servers.
- ★★★★★Pratham Ware· Dec 16, 2024
Useful MCP listing: Trade It is the kind of server we cite when onboarding engineers to host + tool permissions.
- ★★★★★Li Chawla· Dec 16, 2024
Strong directory entry: Trade It surfaces stars and publisher context so we could sanity-check maintenance before adopting.
- ★★★★★Kofi Wang· Dec 16, 2024
Trade It is a well-scoped MCP server in the explainx.ai directory — install snippets and categories matched our Claude Code setup.
- ★★★★★Chaitanya Patil· Dec 12, 2024
Trade It has been reliable for tool-calling workflows; the MCP profile page is a good permalink for internal docs.
- ★★★★★Liam Khanna· Nov 11, 2024
Strong directory entry: Trade It surfaces stars and publisher context so we could sanity-check maintenance before adopting.
- ★★★★★Neel Mehta· Nov 7, 2024
I recommend Trade It for teams standardizing on MCP; the explainx.ai page compares cleanly with sibling servers.
- ★★★★★Piyush G· Nov 3, 2024
According to our notes, Trade It benefits from clear Model Context Protocol framing — fewer ambiguous “AI plugin” claims.
- ★★★★★Li Bhatia· Nov 3, 2024
Trade It is a well-scoped MCP server in the explainx.ai directory — install snippets and categories matched our Claude Code setup.
- ★★★★★Anaya Robinson· Oct 26, 2024
Trade It reduced integration guesswork — categories and install configs on the listing matched the upstream repo.
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