Tradovate MCP Server

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Overview

Tradovate MCP Server is a Model Context Protocol (MCP) server designed for interacting with the Tradovate API, providing tools for managing contracts, positions, orders, and accounts in Tradovate.

To use the Tradovate MCP Server, clone the repository, install the dependencies, create a .env file with your Tradovate credentials, and start the server using npm start.

Authentication with Tradovate API - Real-time data fetching with caching - Tools for contract details, position management, order placement, and more - Fallback to simulated data when API is unavailable

Managing trading accounts and positions in real-time.
Placing and modifying orders through the Tradovate API.
Fetching market data and contract details for analysis.

Add to your AI client

Use these steps to connect Tradovate MCP Server 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": {
    "tradovate-mcp-server-alexanimal": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "@modelcontextprotocol/server-tradovate-mcp-server-alexanimal"
      ]
    }
  }
}

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": {
    "tradovate-mcp-server-alexanimal": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "@modelcontextprotocol/server-tradovate-mcp-server-alexanimal"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Claude Code

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

.mcp.json (project root)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "tradovate-mcp-server-alexanimal": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "@modelcontextprotocol/server-tradovate-mcp-server-alexanimal"
      ]
    }
  }
}

VS Code (Copilot)

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

.vscode/mcp.json

{
  "servers": {
    "tradovate-mcp-server-alexanimal": {
      "type": "stdio",
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "@modelcontextprotocol/server-tradovate-mcp-server-alexanimal"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Windsurf

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

~/.codeium/windsurf/mcp_config.json

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "tradovate-mcp-server-alexanimal": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "@modelcontextprotocol/server-tradovate-mcp-server-alexanimal"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Cline

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

Cline MCP Settings (via UI)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "tradovate-mcp-server-alexanimal": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "@modelcontextprotocol/server-tradovate-mcp-server-alexanimal"
      ]
    }
  }
}

FAQ

What programming language is Tradovate MCP Server built with?

The server is built using JavaScript.

Is there a license for Tradovate MCP Server?

Yes, it is licensed under the MIT License.

Can I use Tradovate MCP Server for demo trading?

Yes, you can configure it to use demo credentials for testing.

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