IBKR MCP
MCP server for Interactive Brokers via IB Gateway, enabling read access to account data and trading capabilities for paper accounts.
README
IBKR MCP
MCP server for Interactive Brokers via IB Gateway on Windows. Runs in Docker and connects to IB Gateway on the host through host.docker.internal.
Features
- Live account (port 4001): read positions, quotes, option chains, day-trade status
- Paper account (port 4002): same reads plus place/cancel stock and option orders
Quick start
- Configure IB Gateway API (see SETUP_GUIDE.md)
- Install Python deps for local dev:
pip install -e ".[dev]" - Install Cursor launchers:
.\scripts\Install-IbkrMcpLaunchers.ps1 - Add
ibkr-liveand/oribkr-paperto Claude Desktop MCP config (Store app path below) - Restart Claude Desktop, start IB Gateway, then use the MCP tools in chat
Claude config (Microsoft Store): C:\Users\rodri\AppData\Local\Packages\Claude_pzs8sxrjxfjjc\LocalCache\Roaming\Claude\claude_desktop_config.json
Local run (no Docker)
set IBKR_HOST=127.0.0.1
set IBKR_PORT=4002
set IBKR_TRADING_ENABLED=true
python -m ibkr_mcp.server
Dev container
Open the repo in a dev container (.devcontainer/devcontainer.json). The container uses host.docker.internal to reach IB Gateway on Windows.
Tools
| Tool | Live | Paper |
|---|---|---|
ibkr_health_check |
yes | yes |
ibkr_get_positions |
yes | yes |
ibkr_get_account_summary |
yes | yes |
ibkr_get_daytrade_status |
yes | yes |
ibkr_get_quote |
yes | yes |
ibkr_get_historical_bars |
yes | yes |
ibkr_get_option_chain |
yes | yes |
ibkr_place_stock_order |
no | yes |
ibkr_place_option_order |
no | yes |
ibkr_cancel_order |
no | yes |
ibkr_get_open_orders |
yes | yes |
Stack
Tests
pytest
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