alforge-labs/alpha-forge-mcp

What it does

AlphaForge quant CLI functions as an MCP (Model Context Protocol) server that brings quantitative trading capabilities to Claude-based AI assistants. It enables users to develop, backtest, optimize, and validate trading strategies without leaving their Claude Desktop, Cursor, or Claude Code environment. The tool emphasizes local-first execution and anti-overfitting methodology to ensure robust strategy development.

How to set up

Installation is straightforward via uvx: uvx alphaforgemcp. The tool integrates seamlessly as an MCP server with Claude Desktop, Cursor, or Claude Code, making it immediately accessible to users already working in these environments. No complex configuration is required for basic functionality.

Key features

• Backtesting framework for evaluating trading strategies on historical data
• Strategy optimization using Optuna TPE (Tree-structured Parzen Estimator)
• Walk-forward testing to validate strategy robustness and prevent overfitting
• Local-first architecture ensuring data privacy and fast execution
• Direct integration with Claude AI assistants for interactive strategy development
• Cross-platform support (Python, macOS, Windows, Linux)