Yahoo Finance
Last tested 2026-10-22
Score 83/100 · Last tested 2026-10-22 · Version tested 0.14.0 · Package yfmcp
Summary: Yahoo Finance completed an MCP handshake without credentials and exposed 15 tools.
Test results
| Test | Result | Points | Evidence |
|---|---|---|---|
| install | pass | 20 | uv pip install yfmcp (Python venv, Linux) succeeded in 0s. |
| handshake | pass | 30 | MCP initialize + tools/list over stdio succeeded with no credentials; 15 tools listed in 3.7s. |
| maintenance | partial | 15 | Latest release published 77 days before test. |
| docs | pass | 15 | README over 3,000 chars; install instructions present; mcpServers config example present. Automated check of the package's own README (PyPI long_description (package README)). |
| license | partial | 3 | License not machine-detected as OSI (None). |
Local-model readiness
Schema context cost: ~4,115 tokens for 15 tools (17,204 bytes) · about 50% of an 8k context. Method: tiktoken cl100k_base over compact JSON of name+description+inputSchema (approximate).
Small-model friendly (schema heuristic, not a model result): medium.
Small-model task runs: Not yet tested.
Not tested
We did not test behavior with real credentials, security, or performance under load. These are planned; see methodology.
Tools listed
yfinance_get_ticker_info, yfinance_get_analyst_price_targets, yfinance_get_analyst_estimates, yfinance_get_fund_data, yfinance_get_upgrades_downgrades, yfinance_get_ticker_news, yfinance_search, yfinance_screen, yfinance_screen_gappers, yfinance_get_top, yfinance_get_price_history, yfinance_get_financials, yfinance_get_option_chain, yfinance_get_option_dates, yfinance_get_holders
Config used in our test
{
"mcpServers": {
"yahoo-finance": {
"command": "uvx",
"args": [
"yfmcp"
]
}
}
}FAQ
Is Yahoo Finance deprecated?
No. yfmcp was not deprecated or archived when we last tested it on 2026-10-22.
What replaces Yahoo Finance?
Nothing; Yahoo Finance is not deprecated as of 2026-10-22.
Does Yahoo Finance need an API key?
No. It completed an MCP handshake with no credentials and listed 15 tools.
Embed the badge
The badge always shows the current score; payment never changes it.