AI-Trader adds an MCP server so LLMs can run trading backtests
tom_doerr · x · 2026-07-27
AI-Trader adds MCP-based LLM integration for configurable algorithmic backtests
AI-Trader is a config-driven backtesting framework for algorithmic trading built on Backtrader. It lets users define reproducible workflows with version-controlled YAML, run strategies across stocks, crypto and forex, and plug LLM assistants in through a built-in MCP server.
Key points
- Backtesting and strategy management are configured through YAML for reproducibility.
- The bundled MCP server lets assistants such as Claude run backtests, fetch data and analyze strategies.
- Supports multiple markets, including U.S. and Taiwan stocks, crypto and forex.
- Ships with a built-in strategy library of 20+ approaches and claims ongoing work on optimization and analysis tooling.
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