Yfinance FAQs

Question 1

How do I install Yfinance?

Accepted Answer

You can install Yfinance by cloning the repository from GitHub and then using pip to install the required packages: `pip install mcp yfinance`. You also need to configure Claude Desktop to use the server.

Question 2

What data can I access with Yfinance?

Accepted Answer

Yfinance provides access to current stock prices, historical stock data, institutional ownership information, and analyst price targets from Yahoo Finance.

Question 3

What is MCP (Model Context Protocol)?

Accepted Answer

MCP or Model Context Protocol enables tools like Yfinance to communicate with Claude Desktop, providing it with external data and context to enhance its capabilities.

Question 4

What is Yfinance?

Accepted Answer

Yfinance is a Model Context Protocol (MCP) server that connects Yahoo Finance data to Claude Desktop, allowing you to access current and historical stock information directly within your AI workflows.

Question 5

How do I use Yfinance with Claude Desktop?

Accepted Answer

After installing and configuring Yfinance, restart Claude Desktop. You can then query Yfinance through Claude. Examples include: 'Get me the current stock price for MSFT' or 'Analyse the last 3 months of Apple stock performance'.

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