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Option Chain MCP server

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Overview

options-chain-mcp is a Model Context Protocol (MCP) server that provides access to the Tradier Sandbox API for options chain data and historical prices.

To use options-chain-mcp, install Node.js, clone the repository, and configure it with your Tradier sandbox API token. Connect it with Claude Desktop to run queries using natural language.

  • Access to options chain data for specific stocks and expiration dates. - Filtering options by type (call/put) and price range. - Historical price retrieval for stocks and options. - Natural language query support for user-friendly interaction.
  1. Analyzing options chains for stock trading strategies.
  2. Retrieving historical prices for backtesting trading models.
  3. Providing market data insights for financial applications.

Add to your AI client

Use these steps to connect options-chain-mcp in Cursor, Claude, VS Code, and other MCP-compatible apps. The same JSON appears in the Use with menu above for one-click copy.

Cursor

Add this to your .cursor/mcp.json file in your project root, then restart Cursor.

.cursor/mcp.json

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "options-chain-blake365": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "@modelcontextprotocol/server-options-chain-blake365"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Claude Desktop

Add this server entry to the mcpServers object in your Claude Desktop config, then restart the app.

~/Library/Application Support/Claude/claude_desktop_config.json (macOS) or %APPDATA%\Claude\claude_desktop_config.json (Windows)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "options-chain-blake365": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "@modelcontextprotocol/server-options-chain-blake365"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Claude Code

Add this to your project's .mcp.json file. Claude Code will detect it automatically.

.mcp.json (project root)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "options-chain-blake365": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "@modelcontextprotocol/server-options-chain-blake365"
      ]
    }
  }
}

VS Code (Copilot)

Add this to your .vscode/mcp.json file. Requires the GitHub Copilot extension with MCP support enabled.

.vscode/mcp.json

{
  "servers": {
    "options-chain-blake365": {
      "type": "stdio",
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "@modelcontextprotocol/server-options-chain-blake365"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Windsurf

Add this to your Windsurf MCP config file, then restart Windsurf.

~/.codeium/windsurf/mcp_config.json

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "options-chain-blake365": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "@modelcontextprotocol/server-options-chain-blake365"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Cline

Open Cline settings, navigate to MCP Servers, and add this server configuration.

Cline MCP Settings (via UI)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "options-chain-blake365": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "@modelcontextprotocol/server-options-chain-blake365"
      ]
    }
  }
}

FAQ

Do I need a Tradier account to use this?

Yes, a Tradier account and sandbox API access token are required.

Is the market data real-time?

No, the sandbox API market data is delayed by 15 minutes.

Can I use this for live trading?

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