Uploaded April 2026 | Updated September 2026, 1 week ago

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Learn how to connect Claude to your Public brokerage account using the Public MCP Server — and execute real trades through natural
language, entirely within Claude.

This setup guide covers the full MCP configuration, from installation to live order placement.

What's covered:
- Installing dependencies and configuring the Public MCP Server
- Adding the Public MCP Server to Claude Desktop
- Pulling live portfolio data, quotes, and options chains
- Preflighting and placing orders via natural language
- Managing open orders and checking account balance

About the Public API:
- Commission-free trading with rebates on equity options contracts
- 16 hours of equity trading (execute across extended market hours)
- Stocks, ETFs, bonds, crypto, and options supported
- Account types: Brokerage, Roth IRA, Traditional IRA
- Index options supported
- Multileg order support with preflight validation
- API keys and brokerage data stay local — no third-party data exposure
- Python SDK, MCP Server, and Postman Collections available
- Compatible with Perplexity, Claude, OpenClaw, and other AI agents

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🔗 Full setup guide: public.com/api/docs/templates/claude-desktop-mcp

🔗 Public API docs: public.com/api/docs

🔗 Get Started - Request API access: public.com/api

View disclosures: public.com/disclosures.