Hosted MCP Server for Alpaca Trading

Set Up Your Alpaca Trading Environment

Create Your Alpaca Trading API Key

1. Access Alpaca Account Settings: Log in to your Alpaca account and navigate to Account Settings .

2. Generate API Key:

   • In the account settings section, locate and click on Generate New API Key.
   • Copy the generated API Key and Secret Key to a secure location, such as a password manager, for use in FlowHunt.

💡 Pro Tip: Store your API Key and Secret Key securely and avoid sharing them publicly. Using environment variables for key management is recommended for enhanced security.

Connect to FlowHunt Dashboard

1. Access FlowHunt: Log in to your FlowHunt.io dashboard .

2. Navigate to Integrations: Find the “Integrations” section in the left sidebar.

3. Select Alpaca Trading: Click on the Alpaca Trading integration option to begin the setup process.

Configure the Alpaca Trading Integration

Enter Connection Details

In the Alpaca Trading integration setup page, provide the following information:

4. Integrate: Click Integrate to complete the setup process.

Deploy the Alpaca Trading MCP Server

Add the MCP Server

1. Navigate to MCP Servers: Go to the “MCP Servers” tab in your FlowHunt dashboard.

2. Add New Server: Click “Add New MCP Server”.

3. Select Alpaca Trading: Choose “Alpaca Trading MCP Server” from the available options.

4. Configure Server Tools: Select the tools you want to enable for your MCP server.

   

   MCP INTEGRATION

   The following tools are available as part of the Alpaca Trading MCP integration:

   get_account_info

   Get account information including balance, buying power, and portfolio value.

   get_positions

   Get all current positions in the portfolio.

   get_orders

   Get orders with optional status filtering.

   place_market_order

   Place a market order to buy or sell stocks.

   place_limit_order

   Place a limit order with a specific price.

   cancel_order

   Cancel an open order by ID.

   get_stock_quote

   Get real-time stock quote with bid/ask prices.

   close_position

   Close a specific position in the portfolio.

   close_all_positions

   Close all open positions in the portfolio.

📝 Note: You can modify or add tools later based on your evolving automation needs.

Connect MCP Server to Client

Configure the MCP Client

1. Access MCP Tab: Navigate to the “MCP” tab in your FlowHunt Dashboard.
2. Choose Client: Select your preferred MCP server:
   • (List of the created MCP servers)
3. Navigate to Connect Tab: Copy the JSON Configuration.

{
  "mcp": {
    "transport": "streamable_http",
    "url": "https://mcp.flowhunt.io/••••••••"
  }
}

Create AI-Powered Workflows

Option A: Quick Start with Preconfigured Flow

Best for: Getting started quickly with proven automation patterns

1. Generate Flow: In your MCP Server configuration, click “Create Preconfigured Flow”.

2. Select Template: Choose “AI Agent with MCP” to create a ready-to-use workflow.

3. Customize Logic: Use FlowHunt’s visual flow builder to tailor the automation:

   • Set up event creation for automated meeting scheduling.
   • Configure automatic event updates for schedule changes.
   • Implement event searches for quick calendar lookups.
   • Create automated reminders for upcoming events.

4. Activate: Save and activate your flow to begin automated operations.

Option B: Custom Integration

Best for: Specific automation requirements or existing workflow enhancement

1. Create/Edit Flow: Open FlowHunt’s flow builder and start with a new or existing flow.
2. Add MCP Component: Drag the “MCP Server Component” onto your canvas.
3. Configure Connection: Paste your MCP client configuration:

{
  "mcp": {
    "transport": "streamable_http",
    "url": "https://mcp.flowhunt.io/••••••••"
  }
}

4. Design Workflow: Create custom logic that leverages the MCP server tools:

   • List calendar events for schedule analysis.
   • Create events for automated task scheduling.
   • Update event details based on external triggers.
   • Delete outdated events to keep calendars clean.

5. Deploy: Save your configuration and activate the flow.

Conclusion

Integrating Alpaca Trading MCP Server with FlowHunt.io creates a powerful foundation for intelligent trading automation. Whether you’re streamlining position management, automating order placement, or enhancing market data analysis, this integration empowers your AI agents to work seamlessly with your critical Alpaca Trading data.

Start with a simple automation and gradually expand your workflows as you become more comfortable with the platform. The combination of Alpaca Trading’s robust trading capabilities and FlowHunt’s AI-driven automation will transform how you manage your trading activities.

Ready to get started? Begin your integration today and unlock the full potential of AI-powered trading automation!