Stock Research MCP vs Yahoo Finance
A side-by-side look at the Stock Research MCP and Yahoo Finance MCP servers: transport, auth, tools, quality signals, and the config to install either one in Claude, Cursor, Windsurf or VS Code.
Verdict: choose Stock Research MCP for finance & fintech work as a local process; choose Yahoo Finance for finance & fintech as a local process. You can also run both side by side in one mcpServers block.
Which MCP server should you choose?
Choose Stock Research MCP when
- You need dedicated capabilities in the Finance & Fintech domain.
- You prefer a local stdio subprocess transport.
- You have the keys it needs:
TAPETIDE_TOKEN. - You want tools like
search_stocks, screen_stocks, screen_stocks_technical.
Choose Yahoo Finance when
- You need dedicated capabilities in the Finance & Fintech domain.
- You prefer a local stdio subprocess transport.
- You want tools like
get_stock_quote, get_historical_prices, get_company_info.
Feature & specification comparison
Rows where the two servers differ are marked.
| Spec | ||
|---|---|---|
| Category | Finance & Fintech | Finance & Fintech |
| Quality signal | 63/100 · Good | 63/100 · Good |
| Install command | Confirmed | Confirmed |
| Transport | Local subprocess (stdio) | Local subprocess (stdio) |
| Auth | Not declared | Not declared |
| Pricing | Not declared | Not declared |
| Required env vars | TAPETIDE_TOKEN | None listed |
| Verified owner | Community listing | Community listing |
| GitHub stars | 141 | 22 |
| Directory activity | 4 views 0 installs 0 upvotes | 2 views 0 installs 0 upvotes |
| Tools | 55 | 13 |
| Full listing | View Stock Research MCP | View Yahoo Finance |
Tools & capabilities
Stock Research MCP tools 55
search_stocksResolve a company to its symbol by name, symbol, BSE code, or ISIN — including brand names and post-rename aliases (`Zomato` → `ETERNAL`). Filter by sector/industry.screen_stocksFundamental screener over 326 ratios — PE, ROCE, sales growth, debt/equity, Piotroski score. Plain-English query syntax with AND/OR logic and cross-field comparisons.screen_stocks_technicalReal-time technical screener — RSI, MACD, SMA/EMA crossovers, Bollinger Bands, ADX, volume, momentum. Supports `crosses_above`/`crosses_below`.get_screener_ratiosSearch or browse the full 326-ratio catalog to get exact ratio names for a query.get_trending_stocksToday's top gainers, losers, and most-active stocks from the Nifty 500.get_company_profileFull overview — sector, business summary, pros/cons, fundamentals, growth metrics, current quote. Optionally add technicals (20+ indicators), analyst ratings, and peers in the same call.get_stock_quoteLive price — LTP, change %, volume, market cap, PE, PB, 52-week high/low.get_batch_quotesUp to 20 stock quotes in a single call.get_price_historyDaily or weekly OHLCV with delivery %. Up to 2,000 sessions per call, pageable further back.get_financialsQuarterly + annual P&L, balance sheet, cash flow, and ratios. Each period is stamped with when it was actually published, so backtests can avoid look-ahead bias.get_shareholdingPromoter, FII, DII, and public holdings quarter by quarter.get_forecastsAnalyst EPS, revenue, EBITDA, net income, ROA, and ROE estimates against actuals — for spotting earnings surprises.- +43 more on the listing page
Yahoo Finance tools 13
get_stock_quoteReal-time quote snapshot for ONE stock: last price, day change ($ and %), open, previous close, day range, 52-week range, volume and average volume, market cap, beta, trailing P/E, EPS, dividend yield, and sector/industry/website. Use for "what's the price of X" or a quick single-stock snapshot. For several stocks side by side use compare_stocks; for the full company profile use get_company_info; for a past price series use get_historical_prices. Returns Markdown by default, or structured JSON when response_format='json'. An unknown ticker or an upstream/rate-limit error returns a short error message rather than raising.get_historical_pricesHistorical OHLCV price series for one stock over a chosen period/interval, plus summary stats (highest/lowest/average close, average volume) and total return over the window. Use for performance, trends, or charting ("how has X done over the last year"). For a single current price use get_stock_quote; for dividend/split events use get_dividends_splits. Note: intraday intervals (1m-90m) are only available for short recent periods, and long periods return many rows, so prefer JSON or a shorter period if the output is truncated. Returns Markdown (summary stats plus the last 10 rows) by default, or the full series as JSON when response_format='json'. An empty or unsupported period/interval combination returns a short message.get_company_infoDetailed company profile for one stock: long business summary, sector/industry, key executives, headquarters/website/employee count, and valuation & financial-highlight stats (market cap, P/E, margins, and similar). Use for "what does X do", company background, or a business overview. For the statement-level numbers (income/balance/cash flow) use get_financial_statements; for just the live price use get_stock_quote. Returns Markdown by default, or JSON when response_format='json'. An unknown ticker or upstream error returns a short error message.get_financial_statementsAnnual financial statements for one company: income statement, balance sheet, and cash flow statement, each with multiple years of data. Use for revenue, earnings, assets/liabilities, cash flow, or fundamental analysis. For headline ratios only use get_company_info; for forward projections use get_analyst_estimates. Quarterly data is not returned; request JSON for the complete machine-readable export. Returns Markdown by default, or JSON when response_format='json'. Companies without filed statements (for example some ETFs or ADRs) return empty sections or a short message.compare_stocksSide-by-side comparison of 2-10 stocks across key metrics (price, market cap, P/E, EPS, dividend yield, 52-week range, and period performance) with brief auto-generated insights. Use for "which is better, X or Y", peer/relative comparison, or screening a small set. For a deep dive on a single name use get_stock_quote or get_company_info. Pass 2-10 tickers in the tickers list. Returns a Markdown comparison table by default, or JSON when response_format='json'. A ticker that fails to resolve is reported per-symbol rather than failing the whole call.get_analyst_recommendationsWall Street analyst view on one stock: price targets (high/mean/low), consensus rating, the buy/hold/sell recommendation-trend breakdown, and recent upgrades/downgrades. Use for "what do analysts think of X", ratings, or sentiment. For forward EPS/revenue/growth projections use get_analyst_estimates instead: this tool is ratings and targets, that one is the numeric estimates. Returns Markdown by default, or JSON when response_format='json'. A stock with no analyst coverage returns the available fields as N/A; errors return a short message.get_market_newsLatest news articles for one stock; each item has a title, publisher/source, publish date, a short summary, and a link. Use for "what's the latest news on X", recent headlines, or catalysts. Returns news only: for price use get_stock_quote, for fundamentals use the financials tools. count sets how many articles to return (1-20, default 10). Returns Markdown by default, or JSON when response_format='json'. No recent news returns a short message.get_options_chainEquity options data for one underlying, in two modes: call with no expiration_date to LIST every available expiration date; call again with a specific 'YYYY-MM-DD' to get that expiration's chain (strike, bid/ask, last, volume, open interest, implied volatility). Use for options pricing, implied volatility, or open-interest analysis. option_type selects 'calls', 'puts', or 'both'. Always discover the valid dates first (call with no date) before requesting a chain, since only listed expirations work. Returns Markdown by default, or JSON when response_format='json'. A ticker with no listed options returns a short message.get_holdersOwnership and insider activity for one stock, selected by holder_type: 'institutional' (top institutional holders), 'mutualfund' (top fund holders), 'major' (insider-vs-institutional ownership % breakdown), or 'insider_transactions' (recent insider buys and sells). Use for "who owns X", institutional ownership, or insider trading activity. One holder_type per call: call again to get a different view. Returns Markdown by default, or JSON when response_format='json'. Missing data for the chosen category returns a short message.get_dividends_splitsFull dividend payment history (with a trailing-period summary) and the stock-split history for one stock. Use for dividend-income analysis, payment dates and amounts, dividend growth, or past split events. For the current/forward dividend yield use get_stock_quote; for price history use get_historical_prices. Returns Markdown by default, or JSON when response_format='json'. A stock that pays no dividend or has never split returns a short message noting that none exist.get_analyst_estimatesForward-looking analyst estimates for one stock: price targets, EPS and revenue estimates by period (current and next quarter and year), and growth estimates. Use for projected/expected numbers and forecasts. This complements get_analyst_recommendations: that tool returns ratings and the recommendation trend, this one returns the numeric forward estimates. Returns Markdown by default, or JSON when response_format='json'. A stock without analyst coverage returns the available fields as N/A or a short message.search_symbolsResolve a company name or keyword to ticker symbols; each match returns the symbol, name, exchange, and instrument type (equity, ETF, and so on). Use this first when you have a company or brand name but not its ticker, then pass the resolved symbol to the other tools. Not for fetching prices or fundamentals. query is the name/keyword to search; count caps the number of matches (1-20, default 8). Returns Markdown by default, or JSON when response_format='json'. No matches returns a short message.- +1 more on the listing page
Ready-to-paste client configs
Paste either block (or both) into your client config, e.g. claude_desktop_config.json or ~/.cursor/mcp.json. We only show a config when the install command is confirmed.
Stock Research MCP
{
"mcpServers": {
"stock-research-mcp": {
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"tapetide-mcp"
],
"env": {
"TAPETIDE_TOKEN": "YOUR_TAPETIDE_TOKEN_HERE"
}
}
}
}
Yahoo Finance
{
"mcpServers": {
"yahoo-finance": {
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"yahoo-finance-mcp-server"
]
}
}
}
Frequently asked questions
Stock Research MCP is categorized under Finance & Fintech and uses a local stdio subprocess. Yahoo Finance belongs to Finance & Fintech and uses a local stdio subprocess. Pick Stock Research MCP for finance & fintech work and Yahoo Finance for finance & fintech.
Copy the mcpServers block from the config section on this page into your client's config (for example claude_desktop_config.json or ~/.cursor/mcp.json), then fully restart the client.
Stock Research MCP has no declared pricing — check the project's own site. Yahoo Finance has no declared pricing — check the project's own site. If a server needs environment variables such as API keys, define them under the env key in your client's MCP config.
Yes. MCP clients support multiple servers: add stock-research-mcp and yahoo-finance as separate keys in the same mcpServers object, and your assistant will call tools from either one.
On AllMCPs, Stock Research MCP has a quality signal of 63/100 (Good) with 4 views, 0 installs and 141 GitHub stars. Yahoo Finance has 63/100 (Good) with 2 views, 0 installs and 22 GitHub stars.