MetaTrader MCP Server
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**Let AI assistants trade for you using natural language**
---
## π Table of Contents
- [What is This?](#-what-is-this)
- [Features](#-features)
- [Who Is This For?](#-who-is-this-for)
- [Important Disclaimer](#%EF%B8%8F-important-disclaimer)
- [Prerequisites](#-prerequisites)
- [Quick Start](#-quick-start)
- [Trading Assistant Skill](#-trading-assistant-skill-claude-code--claude-desktop)
- [Usage Examples](#-usage-examples)
- [Available Operations](#-available-operations)
- [WebSocket Quote Server](#-websocket-quote-server)
- [Advanced Configuration](#-advanced-configuration)
- [Roadmap](#%EF%B8%8F-roadmap)
- [Development](#%EF%B8%8F-development)
- [Contributing](#-contributing)
- [Documentation](#-documentation)
- [Getting Help](#-getting-help)
- [License](#-license)
---
## π What is This?
**MetaTrader MCP Server** is a bridge that connects AI assistants (like Claude, ChatGPT) to the MetaTrader 5 trading platform. Instead of clicking buttons, you can simply tell your AI assistant what to do:
> "Show me my account balance"
> "Buy 0.01 lots of EUR/USD"
> "Close all profitable positions"
The AI understands your request and executes it on MetaTrader 5 automatically.
### How It Works
```
You β AI Assistant β MCP Server β MetaTrader 5 β Your Trades
```
## β¨ Features
- **π£οΈ Natural Language Trading** - Talk to AI in plain English to execute trades
- **π€ Multi-AI Support** - Works with Claude Desktop, ChatGPT (via Open WebUI), and more
- **π Full Market Access** - Get real-time prices, historical data, and symbol information
- **πΌ Complete Account Control** - Check balance, equity, margin, and trading statistics
- **β‘ Order Management** - Place, modify, and close orders with simple commands
- **π Secure** - All credentials stay on your machine
- **π Flexible Interfaces** - Use as MCP server, REST API, or WebSocket stream
- **π Well Documented** - Comprehensive guides and examples
## π― Who Is This For?
- **Traders** who want to automate their trading using AI
- **Developers** building trading bots or analysis tools
- **Analysts** who need quick access to market data
- **Anyone** interested in combining AI with financial markets
## β οΈ Important Disclaimer
**Please read this carefully:**
Trading financial instruments involves significant risk of loss. This software is provided as-is, and the developers accept **no liability** for any trading losses, gains, or consequences of using this software.
By using this software, you acknowledge that:
- You understand the risks of financial trading
- You are responsible for all trades executed through this system
- You will not hold the developers liable for any outcomes
- You are using this software at your own risk
**This is not financial advice. Always trade responsibly.**
---
## π Prerequisites
Before you begin, make sure you have:
1. **Python 3.10 or higher** - [Download here](https://www.python.org/downloads/)
2. **MetaTrader 5 terminal** - [Download here](https://www.metatrader5.com/en/download)
3. **MT5 Trading Account** - Demo or live account credentials
- Login number
- Password
- Server name (e.g., "MetaQuotes-Demo")
## π Quick Start
### Step 1: Install the Package
Open your terminal or command prompt and run:
```bash
pip install metatrader-mcp-server
```
### Step 2: Enable Algorithmic Trading
1. Open MetaTrader 5
2. Go to `Tools` β `Options`
3. Click the `Expert Advisors` tab
4. Check the box for `Allow algorithmic trading`
5. Click `OK`
### Step 3: Choose Your Interface
Pick one based on how you want to use it:
#### Option A: Use with Claude Desktop (Local STDIO)
1. Find your Claude Desktop config file:
- **Windows**: `%APPDATA%\Claude\claude_desktop_config.json`
- **Mac**: `~/Library/Application Support/Claude/claude_desktop_config.json`
2. Open the file and add this configuration:
```json
{
"mcpServers": {
"metatrader": {
"command": "metatrader-mcp-server",
"args": [
"--login", "YOUR_MT5_LOGIN",
"--password", "YOUR_MT5_PASSWORD",
"--server", "YOUR_MT5_SERVER",
"--transport", "stdio"
]
}
}
}
```
**Optional: Specify Custom MT5 Terminal Path**
If your MT5 terminal is installed in a non-standard location, add the `--path` argument:
```json
{
"mcpServers": {
"metatrader": {
"command": "metatrader-mcp-server",
"args": [
"--login", "YOUR_MT5_LOGIN",
"--password", "YOUR_MT5_PASSWORD",
"--server", "YOUR_MT5_SERVER",
"--transport", "stdio",
"--path", "C:\\Program Files\\MetaTrader 5\\terminal64.exe"
]
}
}
}
```
3. Replace `YOUR_MT5_LOGIN`, `YOUR_MT5_PASSWORD`, and `YOUR_MT5_SERVER` with your actual credentials
4. Restart Claude Desktop
5. Start chatting! Try: *"What's my account balance?"*
#### Option B: Use with Open WebUI (For ChatGPT and other LLMs)
1. Start the HTTP server:
```bash
metatrader-http-server --login YOUR_LOGIN --password YOUR_PASSWORD --server YOUR_SERVER --host 0.0.0.0 --port 8000
```
**Optional: Specify Custom MT5 Terminal Path**
If your MT5 terminal is installed in a non-standard location, add the `--path` argument:
```bash
metatrader-http-server --login YOUR_LOGIN --password YOUR_PASSWORD --server YOUR_SERVER --path "C:\Program Files\MetaTrader 5\terminal64.exe" --host 0.0.0.0 --port 8000
```
2. Open your browser to `http://localhost:8000/docs` to see the API documentation
3. In Open WebUI:
- Go to **Settings** β **Tools**
- Click **Add Tool Server**
- Enter `http://localhost:8000`
- Save
4. Now you can use trading tools in your Open WebUI chats!
#### Option C: Real-Time Quotes via WebSocket
Stream live tick data (bid, ask, spread, volume) over WebSocket for dashboards, bots, or monitoring:
```bash
metatrader-quote-server --login YOUR_LOGIN --password YOUR_PASSWORD --server YOUR_SERVER
```
Connect with any WebSocket client:
```bash
websocat ws://localhost:8765
```
You'll receive a `connected` message followed by continuous tick updates as JSON. See [WebSocket Quote Server](#-websocket-quote-server) for full details.
#### Option D: Remote MCP Server (SSE)
Run the MCP server on a Windows VPS (where MT5 is installed) and connect to it remotely from Claude Desktop or Claude Code.
**Server-side** (on the Windows VPS):
```bash
metatrader-mcp-server --login YOUR_LOGIN --password YOUR_PASSWORD --server YOUR_SERVER
```
This starts the SSE server on `0.0.0.0:8080` by default. Customize with `--host` and `--port`:
```bash
metatrader-mcp-server --login YOUR_LOGIN --password YOUR_PASSWORD --server YOUR_SERVER --host 127.0.0.1 --port 9000
```
**Client-side** (Claude Desktop config on your local machine):
```json
{
"mcpServers": {
"metatrader": {
"url": "http://VPS_IP:8080/sse"
}
}
}
```
Replace `VPS_IP` with your server's IP address.
> **Security Warning**: The MCP protocol does not include authentication. When exposing the SSE server over a network, use a firewall to restrict access by IP, or place it behind a reverse proxy with authentication, or use an SSH tunnel.
---
## π€ Trading Assistant Skill (Claude Code / Claude Desktop)
A pre-built **Trading Terminal Assistant** skill is included in the `claude-skill/` directory. It provides Claude with structured knowledge about all 32 trading tools, output formatting, and MetaTrader 5 domain expertise.
### Installing for Claude Code
**Option 1: Symlink (recommended)**
Create a symlink from the standard Claude Code skills directory to `claude-skill/`:
```bash
cd metatrader-mcp-server
mkdir -p .claude
ln -s ../claude-skill .claude/skills
```
The skill will be auto-discovered and available as `/trading`.
**Option 2: Copy**
Copy the skill files into the Claude Code skills directory:
```bash
cd metatrader-mcp-server
mkdir -p .claude/skills
cp -r claude-skill/trading .claude/skills/trading
```
### Installing for Claude Desktop
For Claude Desktop, copy the skill to the global Claude skills directory:
```bash
# macOS
mkdir -p ~/Library/Application\ Support/Claude/skills
cp -r claude-skill/trading ~/Library/Application\ Support/Claude/skills/trading
# Windows
mkdir "%APPDATA%\Claude\skills"
xcopy /E claude-skill\trading "%APPDATA%\Claude\skills\trading\"
```
### What the Skill Does
- **Direct Execution**: Executes trades immediately when requested, no extra confirmation needed
- **Workflows**: Knows how to chain tools for complex operations (e.g., place market order then set SL/TP)
- **Formatting**: Presents account data, positions, orders, and prices in clean terminal-style tables
- **Domain Knowledge**: Understands MT5 order types, timeframes, symbol formats, and filling modes
### Usage
Once installed, invoke with `/trading` or just ask trading-related questions naturally:
```
/trading
> Show me my account dashboard
> Buy 0.1 lots of EURUSD with SL at 1.0800
> Close all profitable positions
> Show me GBPUSD H4 candles
```
---
## π‘ WebSocket Quote Server
The WebSocket Quote Server streams real-time tick data from MetaTrader 5 to any WebSocket client. It's ideal for live dashboards, algorithmic trading frontends, and real-time monitoring.
### Starting the Server
```bash
metatrader-quote-server --login YOUR_LOGIN --password YOUR_PASSWORD --server YOUR_SERVER
```
The server starts on `ws://0.0.0.0:8765` by default.
### Customization
```bash
metatrader-quote-server \
--login YOUR_LOGIN \
--password YOUR_PASSWORD \
--server YOUR_SERVER \
--host 127.0.0.1 \
--port 9000 \
--symbols "EURUSD,GBPUSD,XAUUSD" \
--poll-interval 200
```
### Configuration
| Flag | Env Var | Default | Description |
|------|---------|---------|-------------|
| `--host` | `QUOTE_HOST` | `0.0.0.0` | Host to bind |
| `--port` | `QUOTE_PORT` | `8765` | Port to bind |
| `--symbols` | `QUOTE_SYMBOLS` | `XAUUSD,USOIL,GBPUSD,USDJPY,EURUSD,BTCUSD` | Comma-separated symbols to stream |
| `--poll-interval` | `QUOTE_POLL_INTERVAL_MS` | `100` | Tick polling interval in milliseconds |
CLI flags take precedence over environment variables, which take precedence over defaults.
### Message Format
**On connect** β server sends a `connected` message with the symbol list, followed by any cached ticks:
```json
{"type": "connected", "symbols": ["XAUUSD", "EURUSD", "GBPUSD"], "poll_interval_ms": 100}
```
**Tick updates** β sent whenever bid, ask, or volume changes:
```json
{"type": "tick", "symbol": "XAUUSD", "bid": 2345.67, "ask": 2345.89, "spread": 0.22, "volume": 1234, "time": "2026-03-14T10:30:45+00:00"}
```
**Errors** β sent if a symbol cannot be fetched:
```json
{"type": "error", "symbol": "INVALID", "message": "Symbol not found or data unavailable"}
```
### Example: Connecting with Python
```python
import asyncio
import json
from websockets.asyncio.client import connect
async def main():
async with connect("ws://localhost:8765") as ws:
async for message in ws:
tick = json.loads(message)
if tick["type"] == "tick":
print(f"{tick['symbol']}: {tick['bid']}/{tick['ask']} (spread: {tick['spread']})")
asyncio.run(main())
```
### Design Notes
- **Change detection**: Only broadcasts when bid, ask, or volume actually changes, reducing unnecessary traffic.
- **Late joiners**: New clients receive cached ticks immediately on connect, so they don't have to wait for the next change.
- **MT5 thread safety**: All MT5 SDK calls are serialized through a single-thread executor to prevent concurrent access issues.
- **Multiple clients**: Any number of WebSocket clients can connect simultaneously.
---
## π‘ Usage Examples
### With Claude Desktop
Once configured, you can chat naturally:
**Check Your Account:**
> You: "Show me my account information"
>
> Claude: *Returns balance, equity, margin, leverage, etc.*
**Get Market Data:**
> You: "What's the current price of EUR/USD?"
>
> Claude: *Shows bid, ask, and spread*
**Place a Trade:**
> You: "Buy 0.01 lots of GBP/USD with stop loss at 1.2500 and take profit at 1.2700"
>
> Claude: *Executes the trade and confirms*
**Manage Positions:**
> You: "Close all my losing positions"
>
> Claude: *Closes positions and reports results*
**Analyze History:**
> You: "Show me all my trades from last week for EUR/USD"
>
> Claude: *Returns trade history as a table*
### With HTTP API
```bash
# Get account info
curl http://localhost:8000/api/v1/account/info
# Get current price
curl "http://localhost:8000/api/v1/market/price?symbol_name=EURUSD"
# Place a market order
curl -X POST http://localhost:8000/api/v1/order/market \
-H "Content-Type: application/json" \
-d '{
"symbol": "EURUSD",
"volume": 0.01,
"type": "BUY",
"stop_loss": 1.0990,
"take_profit": 1.1010
}'
# Get all open positions
curl http://localhost:8000/api/v1/positions
# Close a specific position
curl -X DELETE http://localhost:8000/api/v1/positions/12345
```
### As a Python Library
```python
from metatrader_client import MT5Client
# Connect to MT5
config = {
"login": 12345678,
"password": "your_password",
"server": "MetaQuotes-Demo"
}
client = MT5Client(config)
client.connect()
# Get account statistics
stats = client.account.get_trade_statistics()
print(f"Balance: ${stats['balance']}")
print(f"Equity: ${stats['equity']}")
# Get current price
price = client.market.get_symbol_price("EURUSD")
print(f"EUR/USD Bid: {price['bid']}, Ask: {price['ask']}")
# Place a market order
result = client.order.place_market_order(
type="BUY",
symbol="EURUSD",
volume=0.01,
stop_loss=1.0990,
take_profit=1.1010
)
print(result['message'])
# Close all positions
client.order.close_all_positions()
# Disconnect
client.disconnect()
```
---
## π Available Operations
### Account Management
- `get_account_info` - Get balance, equity, profit, margin level, leverage, currency
### Market Data
- `get_symbols` - List all available trading symbols
- `get_symbol_price` - Get current bid/ask price for a symbol
- `get_candles_latest` - Get recent price candles (OHLCV data)
- `get_candles_by_date` - Get historical candles for a date range
- `get_symbol_info` - Get detailed symbol information
### Order Execution
- `place_market_order` - Execute instant BUY/SELL orders
- `place_pending_order` - Place limit/stop orders for future execution
- `modify_position` - Update stop loss or take profit
- `modify_pending_order` - Modify pending order parameters
### Position Management
- `get_all_positions` - View all open positions
- `get_positions_by_symbol` - Filter positions by trading pair
- `get_positions_by_id` - Get specific position details
- `close_position` - Close a specific position
- `close_all_positions` - Close all open positions
- `close_all_positions_by_symbol` - Close all positions for a symbol
- `close_all_profitable_positions` - Close only winning trades
- `close_all_losing_positions` - Close only losing trades
### Pending Orders
- `get_all_pending_orders` - List all pending orders
- `get_pending_orders_by_symbol` - Filter pending orders by symbol
- `cancel_pending_order` - Cancel a specific pending order
- `cancel_all_pending_orders` - Cancel all pending orders
- `cancel_pending_orders_by_symbol` - Cancel pending orders for a symbol
### Trading History
- `get_deals` - Get historical completed trades
- `get_orders` - Get historical order records
---
## π§ Advanced Configuration
### Using Environment Variables
Instead of putting credentials in the command line, create a `.env` file:
```env
LOGIN=12345678
PASSWORD=your_password
SERVER=MetaQuotes-Demo
# Optional: Specify custom MT5 terminal path (auto-detected if not provided)
# MT5_PATH=C:\Program Files\MetaTrader 5\terminal64.exe
```
Then start the server without arguments:
```bash
metatrader-http-server
```
The server will automatically load credentials from the `.env` file.
### MCP Transport Configuration
The MCP server supports multiple transport modes:
| Flag | Env Var | Default | Description |
|------|---------|---------|-------------|
| `--transport` | `MCP_TRANSPORT` | `sse` | Transport type: `sse`, `stdio`, `streamable-http` |
| `--host` | `MCP_HOST` | `0.0.0.0` | Host to bind (SSE/HTTP only) |
| `--port` | `MCP_PORT` | `8080` | Port to bind (SSE/HTTP only) |
CLI flags take precedence over environment variables, which take precedence over defaults.
### Custom Port and Host (HTTP API)
```bash
metatrader-http-server --host 127.0.0.1 --port 9000
```
### Connection Parameters
The MT5 client supports additional configuration:
```python
config = {
"login": 12345678,
"password": "your_password",
"server": "MetaQuotes-Demo",
"path": None, # Path to MT5 terminal executable (default: auto-detect)
"timeout": 60000, # Connection timeout in milliseconds (default: 60000)
"portable": False, # Use portable mode (default: False)
"max_retries": 3, # Maximum connection retry attempts (default: 3)
"backoff_factor": 1.5, # Delay multiplier between retries (default: 1.5)
"cooldown_time": 2.0, # Seconds to wait between connections (default: 2.0)
"debug": True # Enable debug logging (default: False)
}
```
**Configuration Options:**
- **login** (int, required): Your MT5 account login number
- **password** (str, required): Your MT5 account password
- **server** (str, required): MT5 server name (e.g., "MetaQuotes-Demo")
- **path** (str, optional): Full path to the MT5 terminal executable. If not specified, the client will automatically search standard installation directories
- **timeout** (int, optional): Connection timeout in milliseconds. Default: 60000 (60 seconds)
- **portable** (bool, optional): Enable portable mode for the MT5 terminal. Default: False
- **max_retries** (int, optional): Maximum number of connection retry attempts. Default: 3
- **backoff_factor** (float, optional): Exponential backoff factor for retry delays. Default: 1.5
- **cooldown_time** (float, optional): Minimum time in seconds between connection attempts. Default: 2.0
- **debug** (bool, optional): Enable detailed debug logging for troubleshooting. Default: False
---
## πΊοΈ Roadmap
| Feature | Status |
|---------|--------|
| MetaTrader 5 Connection | β
Complete |
| Python Client Library | β
Complete |
| MCP Server | β
Complete |
| Claude Desktop Integration | β
Complete |
| HTTP/REST API Server | β
Complete |
| Open WebUI Integration | β
Complete |
| OpenAPI Documentation | β
Complete |
| PyPI Package | β
Published |
| SSE Transport Support | β
Complete |
| Google ADK Integration | π§ In Progress |
| WebSocket Quote Server | β
Complete |
| Docker Container | π Planned |
---
## π οΈ Development
### Setting Up Development Environment
```bash
# Clone the repository
git clone https://github.com/ariadng/metatrader-mcp-server.git
cd metatrader-mcp-server
# Install in development mode
pip install -e .
# Install development dependencies
pip install pytest python-dotenv
# Run tests
pytest tests/
```
### Project Structure
```
metatrader-mcp-server/
βββ src/
β βββ metatrader_client/ # Core MT5 client library
β β βββ account/ # Account operations
β β βββ connection/ # Connection management
β β βββ history/ # Historical data
β β βββ market/ # Market data
β β βββ order/ # Order execution
β β βββ types/ # Type definitions
β βββ metatrader_mcp/ # MCP server implementation
β βββ metatrader_openapi/ # HTTP/REST API server
β βββ metatrader_quote/ # WebSocket quote streamer
βββ tests/ # Test suite
βββ docs/ # Documentation
βββ pyproject.toml # Project configuration
```
---
## π€ Contributing
Contributions are welcome! Here's how you can help:
1. **Report Bugs** - [Open an issue](https://github.com/ariadng/metatrader-mcp-server/issues)
2. **Suggest Features** - Share your ideas in issues
3. **Submit Pull Requests** - Fix bugs or add features
4. **Improve Documentation** - Help make docs clearer
5. **Share Examples** - Show how you're using it
### Contribution Guidelines
- Fork the repository
- Create a feature branch (`git checkout -b feature/amazing-feature`)
- Make your changes
- Write or update tests
- Ensure tests pass (`pytest`)
- Commit your changes (`git commit -m 'Add amazing feature'`)
- Push to the branch (`git push origin feature/amazing-feature`)
- Open a Pull Request
---
## π Documentation
- **[Developer Documentation](docs/README.md)** - Detailed technical docs
- **[API Reference](docs/api-reference.md)** - Complete API documentation
- **[Examples](docs/examples/)** - Code examples and tutorials
- **[Roadmap](docs/roadmap/version-checklist.md)** - Feature development timeline
---
## π Getting Help
- **Issues**: [GitHub Issues](https://github.com/ariadng/metatrader-mcp-server/issues)
- **Discussions**: [GitHub Discussions](https://github.com/ariadng/metatrader-mcp-server/discussions)
- **LinkedIn**: [Connect with me](https://linkedin.com/in/ariadhanang)
### Common Issues
**"Connection failed"**
- Ensure MT5 terminal is running
- Check that algorithmic trading is enabled
- Verify your login credentials are correct
**"Module not found"**
- Make sure you've installed the package: `pip install metatrader-mcp-server`
- Check your Python version is 3.10 or higher
**"Order execution failed"**
- Verify the symbol exists on your broker
- Check that the market is open
- Ensure you have sufficient margin
---
## π License
This project is licensed under the MIT License - see the [LICENSE](LICENSE) file for details.
---
## π Acknowledgments
- Built with [FastMCP](https://github.com/jlowin/fastmcp) for MCP protocol support
- Uses [MetaTrader5](https://pypi.org/project/MetaTrader5/) Python package
- Powered by [FastAPI](https://fastapi.tiangolo.com/) for the REST API
---
## π Project Stats
- **Version**: 0.5.1
- **Python**: 3.10+
- **License**: MIT
- **Status**: Active Development
---
**Made with β€οΈ by [Aria Dhanang](https://github.com/ariadng)**
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