What is the key difference between Token OHLCV History API and Alpaca Mcp?

Token OHLCV History API belongs to the Finance & Fintech category with local stdio execution, while Alpaca Mcp belongs to the Finance & Fintech category with local stdio execution.

How do I install Token OHLCV History API or Alpaca Mcp in Claude Desktop or Cursor?

Copy the mcpServers JSON configuration snippet provided on this page into your claude_desktop_config.json or ~/.cursor/mcp.json file and restart your AI client.

Are Token OHLCV History API and Alpaca Mcp free or paid?

Token OHLCV History API operates under a Free / Open Source model (No auth required). Alpaca Mcp operates under a BYOK (Pay Provider Direct) model (API Key required).

Which MCP server has more tools and community activity?

Token OHLCV History API lists 0 tools with 0 views and 0 GitHub stars. Alpaca Mcp lists 8 tools with 2 views and 36 GitHub stars.

Can I use both Token OHLCV History API and Alpaca Mcp together in the same MCP host?

Yes! MCP hosts like Claude Desktop, Cursor, Windsurf, Cline, and VS Code support configuring multiple servers under the mcpServers object simultaneously.

How do I install Token OHLCV History API or Alpaca Mcp in Claude Desktop, Cursor, or Windsurf?

Both servers follow the standard Model Context Protocol configuration format. Simply copy the JSON block from the configuration section above and paste it into your AI client's mcpServers configuration object (for instance in claude_desktop_config.json or ~/.cursor/mcp.json ), then completely restart or refresh the application.

Are Token OHLCV History API and Alpaca Mcp free to use, or do they require API keys?

Token OHLCV History API is listed under a Free / Open Source model with No auth required . Alpaca Mcp operates under a BYOK (Pay Provider Direct) model with API Key required . If environment variables are required (such as API keys), be sure to define them under the env key in your MCP client's configuration file.

Can I run both Token OHLCV History API and Alpaca Mcp at the same time in my AI client?

Yes! MCP clients support multi-server orchestration. You can include both token-ohlcv-history-api and laukikk-alpaca-mcp as distinct keys inside the single mcpServers object in your configuration file. Your AI assistant will automatically select and call the appropriate tool from either server during chat sessions.

Which MCP server has higher directory engagement and quality ratings?

On AllMCPs, Token OHLCV History API has a Quality Score of 27 /100 ( Emerging ) with 0 views, 0 installs, and 0 GitHub stars. Alpaca Mcp holds a Quality Score of 61 /100 ( Good ) with 2 views, 0 installs, and 36 GitHub stars.

Side-by-Side Model Context Protocol Comparison

Token OHLCV History API vs Alpaca Mcp

In-depth architectural comparison of the Token OHLCV History API and Alpaca Mcp MCP servers. Compare execution transports, security boundaries, tool capabilities, quality scores, and ready-to-paste client installation snippets for Claude, Cursor, Windsurf, and VS Code.

At a Glance & Executive Verdict

Token OHLCV History API

Finance & Fintech · Local stdio

Quality: 27/100 (Emerging) | Auth: No auth required

Alpaca Mcp

Finance & Fintech · Local stdio

Quality: 61/100 (Good) | Auth: API Key required

Verdict Summary: Choose Token OHLCV History API if you need specialized Finance & Fintech tools running via a local process. Choose Alpaca Mcp if your workspace requires Finance & Fintech integration with local subprocess execution. Both servers can be configured concurrently in your client's mcpServers manifest.

Which MCP Server Should You Choose?

Choose Token OHLCV History API when:

You need dedicated capabilities in the Finance & Fintech domain.
You prefer local stdio subprocess transport architecture.
Your security boundary fits: No auth required (Free / Open Source).

Explore Token OHLCV History API Details

Choose Alpaca Mcp when:

You need dedicated capabilities in the Finance & Fintech domain.
You prefer local stdio subprocess transport architecture.
Your security boundary fits: API Key required (BYOK (Pay Provider Direct)).
You have access to required keys: ALPACA_PAPER_API_KEY, ALPACA_PAPER_API_SECRET.
Primary tools included: get_account_info_tool, place_market_order, place_limit_order.

Explore Alpaca Mcp Details

Feature & Specification Comparison

Specification	T Token OHLCV History API Finance & Fintech	Alpaca Mcp laukikk Finance & Fintech
Summary	Historical OHLCV candles for any token. CoinGecko + GeckoTerminal on-chain. x402.	An MCP Server for the Alpaca trading API to manage stock and crypto portfolios, place trades, and access market data.
Category & Scope	Finance & Fintech	Finance & Fintech

Tools & Capabilities Breakdown

Token OHLCV History API Tools (0)

No explicit tool names declared in metadata yet. Check project README on main listing page.

Alpaca Mcp Tools (8)

get_account_info_tool

Get current account information

place_market_order

Place a market order to buy or sell a stock

place_limit_order

Place a limit order to buy or sell a stock at a specified price

place_stop_order

Place a stop order to buy or sell a stock when it reaches a specified price

place_stop_limit_order

Place a stop-limit order combining stop and limit order features

Ready-to-Paste Client Configurations

Paste either (or both) of these JSON server blocks into your client config file (e.g. claude_desktop_config.json or ~/.cursor/mcp.json).

Token OHLCV History API Configuration

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "token-ohlcv-history-api": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "token-ohlcv-history-api"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Alpaca Mcp Configuration

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "laukikk-alpaca-mcp": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "@smithery/cli"
      ],
      "env": {
        "ALPACA_PAPER_API_KEY": "YOUR_ALPACA_PAPER_API_KEY_HERE",
        "ALPACA_PAPER_API_SECRET": "YOUR_ALPACA_PAPER_API_SECRET_HERE"
      }
    }
  }
}

Frequently Asked Questions

Token OHLCV History API is categorized under Finance & Fintech and uses a local stdio subprocess. In contrast, Alpaca Mcp belongs to Finance & Fintech using local stdio subprocess. Select Token OHLCV History API when you need capabilities focused on finance & fintech and Alpaca Mcp when you require tools for finance & fintech.

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