Financial Modeling Prep MCP Server README
The full upstream README, mirrored here for reference. Install config, tool schemas, adoption signals, and an original overview live on the Financial Modeling Prep MCP Server listing page.
Financial Modeling Prep MCP Server
A Model Context Protocol (MCP) server for the Financial Modeling Prep API, exposing 250+ financial data tools to AI assistants.
Features
- 250+ Financial Tools across 24 categories — stocks, ETFs, crypto, forex, commodities, economics, and more
- Dynamic Tool Management — built on toolception for runtime enable/disable of toolsets via meta-tools
- Three Server Modes — Dynamic (meta-tools), Static (pre-loaded toolsets), or All Tools (default)
- Flexible Deployment — use the hosted instance or self-host via npm, Docker, or source
- HTTP/SSE Transport — compatible with Claude.ai, Claude Desktop, and MCP registries
Quick Start
Hosted Instance (Fastest)
No installation required. Connect directly:
Provide your FMP_ACCESS_TOKEN in session configuration and start using 5 meta-tools to load toolsets on demand.
Self-Hosted (One-Liner)
Or install globally:
Get your API key at financialmodelingprep.com.
Table of Contents
Installation
Prerequisites: Node.js 25.3.0 or higher (for v2.6.0+). For older versions (v2.5.x and below), Node.js 20+ is required.
Choose the method that fits your workflow:
- NPM —
npm install -g financial-modeling-prep-mcp-server - Docker — build from source or pull a pre-built image
- Source — clone and run with
npm install && npm run build
See docs/INSTALLATION.md for detailed steps per method.
Configuration
The server supports three operational modes controlled via CLI arguments, environment variables, or session configuration:
| Mode | How to Enable | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Dynamic | DYNAMIC_TOOL_DISCOVERY=true | Starts with 5 meta-tools; load toolsets at runtime |
| Static | FMP_TOOL_SETS=search,company | Pre-loads specified toolsets on session creation |
| All Tools (default) | (default) | Loads all 250+ tools immediately |
Precedence: CLI args > Environment variables > Session config > Defaults.
See docs/CONFIGURATION.md for the full configuration reference.
Usage
Connect to the server via HTTP/SSE transport:
- Claude.ai / Claude Desktop — add as a remote connector (Settings > Connectors)
- Custom clients — POST to
/mcpwithmcp-client-idheader - MCP registries — Smithery.ai, Glama.ai, and others
See docs/USAGE.md for client-specific setup, session headers, and request examples.
Available Tools
24 categories covering:
Search · Directory & Symbol Lists · Company Information · Financial Statements · Financial Metrics & Analysis · Technical Indicators · Quotes & Price Data · Market Indexes & Performance · Market Data · News & Press Releases · SEC Filings · Insider & Institutional Trading · ETFs & Funds · Government Trading · Cryptocurrency & Forex · Earnings · Special Data Sets · Commodities · Economics · Bulk Data Tools
See docs/API_REFERENCE.md for the complete tool catalog.
Registries
This server is listed on multiple MCP registries for easy discovery:
See docs/REGISTRIES.md for registry-specific setup instructions.
Contributing
Contributions are welcome. Please see CONTRIBUTING.md for development setup, testing, and pull request guidelines.