Use Claude Cowork with Alpaca Paper

BankSync's MCP server can let Claude Cowork query supported Alpaca Paper account data that you have connected through BankSync and authorized for API access. Query your finances in natural language without spreadsheets or exports.

BankSync is not affiliated with, endorsed by, sponsored by, or partnered with Alpaca Paper or Claude Cowork. Names are used only to describe potential account-data coverage and client compatibility.

United StatesPlatformMCP Connected

Get Started Free Claude Cowork Setup Guide

How to connect Claude Cowork to Alpaca Paper

Creating a BankSync API key for an AI agent

one key, every agent

Search for Alpaca Paper in BankSync

Sign up for BankSync and, if Alpaca Paper is available, link your account through a provider-hosted or bank-hosted authorization flow.

Generate an API key

Create an API key from the Developers section of your BankSync workspace.

Configure Claude Cowork

Add the BankSync MCP server to Claude Cowork using your API key. Follow our Claude Cowork setup guide for step-by-step instructions.

Start querying

Ask Claude Cowork about supported Alpaca Paper transactions, balances, and more using natural language.

Claude Cowork MCP Configuration

Add this configuration to let Claude Cowork query supported Alpaca Paper account data through BankSync.

Also use the Claude Desktop app? Install via the one-click banksync-mcp.mcpb desktop bundle. This bundle is for the Claude Desktop app only.

Claude Cowork Config

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "banksync": {
      "url": "https://mcp.banksync.io",
      "headers": {
        "X-API-Key": "bsk_your_key_here"
      }
    }
  }
}

What Claude Cowork can access from Alpaca Paper

Accounts

List the Alpaca Paper accounts connected through BankSync and visible to the API key scopes you grant.

Balances

Get current and available balances for supported Alpaca Paper accounts.

Holdings

View supported investment positions, quantities, and market values from Alpaca Paper.

Trades

Access supported investment trade and activity history from Alpaca Paper.

Orders

Access supported open and pending investment orders from Alpaca Paper.

your finances, in the conversation

Ready to connect Claude Cowork to Alpaca Paper?

Start your 14-day free trial. Connect your bank, generate an API key, and start querying data in minutes.

Start your free trial →

Claude Cowork setup guide Alpaca Paper details MCP tools reference

keep exploring ✦

Use Alpaca Paper with another agent

The same BankSync MCP server and API key work with every one of these.

BankSync is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or an official partner of Claude Cowork or Alpaca Paper. All product names and trademarks are the property of their respective owners. Bank connections are established through regulated open banking providers.