MarketXLS MCP Documentation


Access real-time financial data through AI assistants using the Model Context Protocol
Last Updated   1/13/2026


Overview

The MarketXLS Model Context Protocol (MCP) server enables AI assistants like Claude to access real-time and historical financial market data. With 500+ functions covering stocks, ETFs, options, fundamentals, and technical indicators, you can analyze markets, build portfolios, and make informed investment decisions through natural conversation.

Key Features:

  • Real-time stock and options prices
  • Historical price data and returns
  • Company fundamentals (P/E, market cap, beta, etc.)
  • Financial statements (income, balance sheet, cash flow)
  • Technical indicators and analysis
  • Option chains and Greeks
Getting Started

To use MarketXLS through an AI assistant:

  1. Have a MarketXLS subscription - Sign up at marketxls.com/pricing
  2. Connect your account - When prompted by your AI assistant, authenticate with your MarketXLS credentials
  3. Start asking questions - Ask about stock prices, compare companies, analyze options, and more
Example Prompts

Here are some examples of what you can ask:

Stock Analysis

"What's the current price, market cap, and beta for Apple (AAPL)?"

Financial Comparison

"Compare the P/E ratios and market caps of Microsoft, Google, and Amazon"

Historical Performance

"Show me Tesla's stock performance over the last year and calculate the return"

Sector Analysis

"List the tech stocks AAPL, MSFT, GOOGL, NVDA with their sectors and industries"

Options Data

"Get the current bid-ask spread for Apple stock"
Available Functions

MarketXLS MCP provides access to 500+ functions organized into categories:

CategoryDescriptionExample Functions
Price QuotesReal-time and delayed stock pricesLast, Ask, Bid, Change, High, Low
Key RatiosFundamental valuation metricsP/E Ratio, Market Cap, Beta, EPS
Company ProfileCompany informationName, Sector, Industry, Description
Historical DataPast prices and returnsHistorical Prices, Stock Return
Financial StatementsCompany financialsIncome Statement, Balance Sheet, Cash Flow
OptionsOptions pricing and chainsStrike Prices, Option Greeks, Expiration Dates
Technical IndicatorsTechnical analysis toolsSMA, EMA, RSI, MACD, Bollinger Bands

For a complete list of functions, visit our Formula Library.

Data Sources

MarketXLS aggregates data from multiple premium providers to ensure accuracy and coverage:

  • Real-time prices - QuoteMedia, Barchart
  • Fundamentals - Financial Modeling Prep, QuoteMedia
  • Options - OPRA, QuoteMedia
  • Historical data - Multiple sources with 20+ years of history
Rate Limits

API usage is subject to your MarketXLS subscription plan:

PlanMonthly API Calls
Basic10,000
Pro50,000
Pro Plus100,000
EnterpriseUnlimited
Security & Privacy

Your data security is our priority:

  • OAuth 2.0 Authentication - Secure login through AWS Cognito
  • TLS 1.2+ Encryption - All data transmitted securely
  • Read-Only Access - MCP can only read data, never modify
  • No Data Storage - Queries are not stored beyond the request

For full details, see our Privacy Policy.

Troubleshooting

Common Issues

Q: I'm getting "Authentication required" errors

Make sure you've connected your MarketXLS account. The AI assistant should prompt you to authenticate. If not, try asking it to "connect to MarketXLS" first.

Q: The AI says it can't find a function

Try rephrasing your request. Instead of asking for a specific function name, describe what data you want. For example, instead of "use QM_Last", ask "what's the current price of AAPL".

Q: Data seems outdated

Real-time data requires a QuoteMedia subscription. Check your MarketXLS account settings to verify your data entitlements. Delayed data is typically 15-20 minutes behind.

Q: I've hit my rate limit

Consider upgrading your plan at marketxls.com/pricingfor higher API limits.

Support

Need help? We're here for you:

For Developers

Want to integrate MarketXLS MCP into your own applications?

  • MCP Server: Available on npm as mcp-marketxls-api
  • API Endpoint: https://api.marketxls.com
  • Authentication: OAuth 2.0 via AWS Cognito

Contact us at support@marketxls.com for API access and integration support.



MarketXLS MCP is designed to work with AI assistants that support the Model Context Protocol. Currently supported: Claude (by Anthropic). More platforms coming soon.