Connect Claude Desktop to the Indian stock market
Add the Tapetide MCP server to Claude Desktop and ask about NSE and BSE stocks in plain language. Company research, a 326-ratio screener, FII/DII flows, options and filings, all from the assistant you already use.
SETUP
4 steps, about three minutes
Use the local helper through Claude Desktop’s developer configuration.
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Install Bun and Node.js 18 or later on your computer.
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Create a personal token in your Tapetide account.
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Open Settings → Developer → Edit Config. Merge the configuration below, replace YOUR_TOKEN, and restart Claude Desktop.
claude_desktop_config.json{ "mcpServers": { "tapetide": { "command": "bunx", "args": [ "tapetide-mcp" ], "env": { "TAPETIDE_TOKEN": "YOUR_TOKEN" } } } } -
Ask Claude Desktop a first question to confirm the connection.
“Use Tapetide to show Reliance’s latest price and when it was updated.”
You should get a price with a timestamp. If not, see the questions below.
This helper runs on your computer and connects to the same Tapetide server.
FIRST QUESTIONS
What to ask Claude Desktop about Indian stocks
Copy one in. Your assistant picks the tools and joins the results.
- Compare
Compare HDFC Bank and ICICI Bank on profit growth, ROE and valuation.
- Screen
Find NSE companies with ROCE above 20%, sales growth above 15% and low debt.
- Flows
Show this month’s daily FII and DII flows. Is domestic buying offsetting foreign selling?
- Options
Show the NIFTY option chain with open interest by strike and the snapshot date.
- Filings
Summarise Reliance’s latest earnings call and list the risks management discussed.
- Risk
Explain Tata Motors’ Tapetide Score, promoter pledges and recent credit-rating actions.
QUESTIONS
Before you connect
Does Claude Desktop need an API token for Tapetide?
What can I ask Claude Desktop once Tapetide is connected?
Is Tapetide an NSE MCP server?
Is the data real time?
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