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Tradovate MCP Server: Institutional-Speed, Zero-Latency Edge

Tradovate MCP Server: The elite algo traders’ secret weapon—mirror institutional-grade speed, reliability, and zero-latency edge. Own the race.

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About Tradovate MCP Server

What is Tradovate MCP Server: Institutional-Speed, Zero-Latency Edge?

Tradovate MCP Server is a high-performance middleware designed to interface with the Tradovate API, delivering enterprise-grade speed and zero-latency capabilities. It provides developers with streamlined tools to manage contracts, execute orders, monitor positions, and access real-time market data with minimal delay. Built for institutional trading workflows, this server ensures seamless integration while maintaining robust security and reliability.

How to Use Tradovate MCP Server: Institutional-Speed, Zero-Latency Edge?

Begin by cloning the repository and configuring your environment with the required API credentials in a .env file. Launch the server via npm commands, and utilize the MCP Inspector for interactive testing. Key steps include authenticating with Tradovate’s API, leveraging cached data for efficiency, and deploying tools like order placement or position liquidation through standardized endpoints. For advanced users, the server supports fallback to simulated data during API disruptions.

Tradovate MCP Server Features

Key Features of Tradovate MCP Server: Institutional-Speed, Zero-Latency Edge?

  • Robust authentication: Securely obtain and renew access tokens via Tradovate’s API.
  • Real-time data caching: Reduce latency with optimized data storage and rapid retrieval.
  • Comprehensive toolset: Access pre-built functions for contracts, orders, positions, and account management.
  • Failover resilience: Automatically switch to simulated data when live API connectivity is lost.

Use Cases of Tradovate MCP Server: Institutional-Speed, Zero-Latency Edge?

Deploy this server in scenarios requiring ultra-fast execution, such as:

  • High-Frequency Trading: Execute orders in milliseconds using the place_order tool.
  • Algorithmic Strategies: Dynamically adjust positions with modify_order and real-time market data.
  • Automated Workflows: Streamline account management and risk monitoring via get_account_summary.
  • Backtesting: Use simulated data for strategy validation without API strain.

Tradovate MCP Server FAQ

FAQ from Tradovate MCP Server: Institutional-Speed, Zero-Latency Edge?

  • Q: How does zero-latency edge work?
    Optimized caching and direct API routing minimize data retrieval delays.
  • Q: What environments are supported?
    Configurable via TRADOVATE_API_ENVIRONMENT (e.g., demo or live).
  • Q: Can I customize tools?
    Yes—extend or override handlers in src/tools.ts.
  • Q: Is security guaranteed?
    API credentials are never stored in source code; use environment variables instead.
  • Q: How is performance measured?
    Run npm test:coverage to analyze endpoint efficiency and code reliability.

Content

Tradovate MCP Server

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A Model Context Protocol (MCP) server for interacting with the Tradovate API. This server provides tools for managing contracts, positions, orders, and accounts in Tradovate.

Features

  • Authentication with Tradovate API
  • Real-time data fetching with caching
  • Tools for contract details, position management, order placement, and more
  • Fallback to simulated data when API is unavailable

Installation

  1. Clone the repository
  2. Install dependencies:
npm install
  1. Create a .env file with your Tradovate credentials:
TRADOVATE_API_ENVIRONMENT=demo
TRADOVATE_USERNAME=your_username
TRADOVATE_PASSWORD=your_password
TRADOVATE_APP_ID=Sample App
TRADOVATE_APP_VERSION=1.0
TRADOVATE_CID=your_cid
TRADOVATE_SEC=your_sec

Usage

Start the server:

npm start

Or use with the MCP Inspector:

npm run inspector

Development

Project Structure

  • src/index.ts - Main server entry point
  • src/auth.ts - Authentication functions
  • src/data.ts - Data fetching and caching
  • src/tools.ts - Tool handlers for MCP
  • src/types.ts - TypeScript type definitions
  • tests/ - Test files

Building

npm run build

Testing

Run tests:

npm test

Run tests with coverage:

npm run test:coverage

Generate coverage badge:

npm run coverage:badge

Available Tools

The server provides the following tools:

  1. get_contract_details - Get details for a specific contract by symbol
  2. list_positions - List positions for an account
  3. place_order - Place a new order
  4. modify_order - Modify an existing order
  5. cancel_order - Cancel an existing order
  6. liquidate_position - Liquidate a position
  7. get_account_summary - Get account summary information
  8. get_market_data - Get market data (quotes, DOM, charts)

API Endpoints

The server interacts with the following Tradovate API endpoints:

Authentication

  • /auth/accessTokenRequest - Get access token
  • /auth/renewAccessToken - Renew access token

Contracts

  • /contract/list - List all contracts
  • /contract/find - Find a specific contract

Positions

  • /position/list - List all positions

Orders

  • /order/list - List all orders
  • /order/placeOrder - Place a new order
  • /order/modifyOrder - Modify an existing order
  • /order/cancelOrder - Cancel an existing order
  • /order/liquidatePosition - Liquidate a position

Accounts

  • /account/list - List all accounts
  • /account/find - Find a specific account
  • /cashBalance/getCashBalanceSnapshot - Get cash balance for an account

Market Data

  • /md/getQuote - Get quote data
  • /md/getDOM - Get depth of market data
  • /md/getChart - Get chart data

License

MIT License

This project is licensed under the MIT License - see the LICENSE file for details.

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