Backtrader
back-trader-cpp · by cloudQuant
High-performance Python backtesting & live-trading framework: 45%+ faster than upstream, 50+ indicators, tick-to-daily strategies, plus an AI-native workflow (MCP server, agent skills, web platform).
No known CVEs
GPL-3.0 license
Actively maintained
Last commit 1d ago
Works with most clients
Transport: sse
0 tools
Grade F
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Backtrader is an MCP server that high-performance Python backtesting & live-trading framework: 45%+ faster than upstream, 50+ indicators, tick-to-daily strategies, plus an AI-native workflow (MCP server, agent skills, web platform). Its tool list has not been published yet over sse, requires no API key, and scores 63/100 on MCPpedia's security, maintenance and efficiency rubric.
Step 1
Install in your client
Config is the same across clients - only the file and path differ.
CD
Supported in Claude Desktopsse · Node 18+
Paste into ~/Library/Application Support/Claude/claude_desktop_config.json
{
"mcpServers": {
"backtrader": {
"args": [
"back-trader-cpp"
],
"command": "uvx"
}
}
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What Backtrader does
Professional Python Algorithmic Trading Backtesting Framework
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63/100across 5 weighted dimensions
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Is Backtrader safe to use?
- Backtrader has no known CVEs as of the latest MCPpedia security scan. Authentication requirements were not detected automatically - check the project's documentation before connecting in a shared environment. Licensed under GPL-3.0.
- How do I install Backtrader?
- Backtrader supports copy-paste install configs on its MCPpedia page for Claude Desktop, Cursor, and Claude Code. Scroll to the Quick Install section and select your client.
- What AI clients work with Backtrader?
- Backtrader is compatible with claude-desktop, cursor, claude-code. It uses sse transport.
- Is Backtrader actively maintained?
- Backtrader is actively maintained - last commit was 1 day ago. It has 202 GitHub stars.
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