IBKR MCP Server

What it does

Connects AI assistants directly to Interactive Brokers (IBKR) via TWS or IB Gateway. It allows the AI to monitor account balances, analyze portfolio allocations, execute a wide variety of trades (from basic market orders to complex algorithmic strategies), and retrieve real-time and historical market data.

Tools

• get_account_summary: Retrieves account balances and margin values.
• get_positions: Lists current holdings with unrealized P&L.
• place_order: Executes market, limit, and stop orders.
• place_bracket_order: Sets entry, take profit, and stop loss in one go.
• get_realtime_price: Fetches live quotes for symbols.
• get_historical_data: Retrieves OHLCV bars for technical analysis.
• get_option_chain: Provides full option chains with Greeks.
• scan_market: Runs pre-built scans for top gainers or losers.
• calculate_position_size: Computes trade size based on risk parameters.

Installation

Add the following to your claude_desktop_config.json:

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "ibkr": {
      "command": "ibkr-mcp",
      "args": ["--port", "7497"]
    }
  }
}

Supported hosts

• Claude Desktop