MCP Server Setup Guide

What is the TakeProfit MCP Server?

LLMs can now write, convert, validate, and explain Indie code using the TakeProfit MCP Server.

Get AI-Powered Indie Development Help:

Ask LLM to write complete indicators from scratch based on your trading ideas
Get explanations of complex algorithm combinations and how they work together

Interactive Learning:

Ask “how would I implement X indicator?” and get working code examples
Understand the logic behind technical analysis through code explanations
Learn Indie best practices through AI-guided development

Examples:

“Create a momentum indicator that combines RSI and MACD divergence”
“Help me build a support/resistance detector using price action”
“Explain how to implement a custom volatility-based stop loss”
“Write an indicator that detects chart patterns like triangles”

Step-by-Step Setup Instructions

Claude
Claude Сode
Cursor
VSCode
mcp-remote

Claude and Claude Desktop integration

Step 1: Add custom connector

Download, install & sign in / sign up to Claude Desktop or login using web-interface of Claude
Go to Settings -> Connectors in Claude or Claude Desktop and click “Add custom connector”
Enter the TakeProfit name and url https://mcp.takeprofit.com/mcp
Press Configure button for new connector, make sure all the tools are turned on and choose Allow unsupervised for all tools

Step 2: Verify Functionality

Exit the settings and return to the chat window
Ask to get the Indie docs TOC using TakeProfit MCP or to generate SMA indicator in Indie language and validate this using TakeProfit MCP and watch the AI execute the technical workflow for you.

Claude code CLI integration

MacOS/Linux only, Claude code is not supported on Windows yet

Step 1: Install NodeJS 18+ if it is not already installed

Go to the official Node.js website: https://nodejs.org/en/download/
Download the LTS (Long-Term Support) version for your operating system — it’s the stable version recommended for most users
Run the installer — no need to change settings during installation

You can ignore the PowerShell window that may appear and close itself after installation. If in doubt, restart your computer and continue.

Step 2: Install claude code

Run in the terminal: npm install -g @anthropic-ai/claude-code

Step 3: Add the integration

Execute the command claude mcp add --transport http takeprofit https://mcp.takeprofit.com/mcp/ in your terminal (not in claude chat).

Step 4: Run and use

Run claude code with claude command. If this is the first run of the claude code, the setup wizard will appear and you need to complete the authorization, subscription, and configuration steps. Then ask to get the Indie docs TOC using MCP or to generate SMA indicator on Indie language and validate this using MCP to verify functionality.

Claude code VSCode extension integration

MacOS/Linux only, Claude code is not supported on Windows yet

Step 1: Install claude code extension to your VSCode IDE

Download and install from marketplace or just install it in the VSCode window on the Extensions tab.

Step 2: Add the integration

Execute the command /claude mcp add --transport http takeprofit https://mcp.takeprofit.com/mcp/ (with leading slash) just in claude code chat. Then terminate the current chat and reopen it to apply new setting.

Step 3: Run and use

Open the chat using the Ctrl+Shift+P (Cmd+Shift+P on Mac) and Run Claude Code command or by clicking on the Claude code icon in the upper-right corner of the IDE window.
Write /mcp to the chat to see integration info. Then ask to get the Indie docs TOC using MCP or to generate SMA indicator on Indie language and validate this using MCP to verify functionality.

Cursor integration

Step 1: Install the cursor IDE

Download cursor from official site, run it and do the initial setup.

Step 2: Add the integration

Open Cursor Setting -> Tools & Integrations (or Cursor Setting -> MCP depends on Cursor version)
Press the “Add Custom MCP” button and paste this to mcp.json config:

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "TakeProfit": {
      "url": "https://mcp.takeprofit.com/mcp"
    }
  }
}

Or just add the TakeProfit server to the list if you already have other servers:

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "OtherServer1": {
      ...
    },
    "OtherServer2": {
      ...
    },
    "TakeProfit": {
      "url": "https://mcp.takeprofit.com/mcp"
    }
  }
}

Open Cursor Setting -> Models and choose a model that can work with the MCP, for example claude-4-sonnet

Step 3: Open the chat and use

Toggle AI Pane to open a chat and use new integration: ask to get the Indie docs TOC using MCP or to generate SMA indicator on Indie language and validate this using MCP. If you are not logged in to cursor yet, you will be redirected to the authorization page.NOTE: cursor will wait for approve from you when using the mcp for the first time, you will need to press the “Run tool” button so that it can access the MCP

VSCode integration

Step 1: Download and install the VSCode IDE

Download VSCode from official site and install this. Make sure you’re using a recent version with agent mode.

Step 2: Add the integration

Auto: click this link to install
Press “Trust” if VSCode asks “Trust and run MCP server TakeProfit?”

Or manual:
- press Ctrl + Shift + P (Cmd + Shift + P on Mac) to open VSCode command line and execute the MCP: Open User Configuration command
- paste this to mcp.json config:

{
	"servers": {
		"TakeProfit": {
			"url": "https://mcp.takeprofit.com/mcp/"
		}
	}
}

Or just add the TakeProfit server to the list if you already have other servers:

{
	"servers": {
		"OtherServer1": {
			...
		},
		"OtherServer2": {
			...
		},
		"TakeProfit": {
			"url": "https://mcp.takeprofit.com/mcp/"
		}
	}
}

Step 3: Open the chat and use

press Ctrl + Alt + I (Cmd + Option + I on Mac) to open chat or execute Chat: Open chat command in VSCode command line (Ctrl + Shift + P on Windows, Cmd + Shift + P on Mac)
set up Copilot and authorize using your github account if VScode asks

write any first message to start the chat
select agent mode, choose a model that can work with the MCP, for example Claude Sonnet (enable access to the Claude model if VScode asks)

press the Tools button to view the list of available tools and enable the TakeProfit tools

enter a prompt to use MCP, for example get the Indie docs TOC using TakeProfit MCP. VSCode will wait for approve to use MCP, allow this (press Continue button) and watch the AI execute the technical workflow for you.

mcp-remote integration

Some AI applications do not support remote mcp, but can only work with local mcp tools. In this case, you can use the npm package mcp-remote.For example, if you have a free claude account, integration with the remote mcp may not be available, but you can configure it with a local mcp.

Step 1: Install Node.js

Go to the official Node.js website: https://nodejs.org/en/download/
Download the LTS (Long-Term Support) version for your operating system — it’s the stable version recommended for most users
Run the installer — no need to change settings during installation

You can ignore the PowerShell window that may appear and close itself after installation. If in doubt, restart your computer and continue.

Step 2: Open Claude Desktop Configuration

If you haven’t already, download and install Claude Desktop
Open the Claude application
Navigate to File → Settings → Developer
Click “Edit Config” — this will open the configuration file in a text editor

Step 3: Edit Configuration File

Open the config file, which will be located at:

Mac: ~/Library/Application Support/Claude/claude_desktop_config.json
Windows: %APPDATA%\Claude\claude_desktop_config.json

If the file is empty or contains only {}:
Replace the file contents with:

{
 "mcpServers": {
  "TakeProfit": {
   "command": "npx",
   "args": [
    "-y",
    "mcp-remote@latest",
    "https://mcp.takeprofit.com/mcp"
   ]
  }
 }
}

If the file already contains other MCP servers:
Add the TakeProfit server to the existing mcpServers block. For example, if the file looks like this:

{
 "mcpServers": {
  "OtherServer1": {
   "command": "..."
  },
  "OtherServer2": {
   "command": "...",
   "args": [...]
  }
 }
}

Then change it to:

{
 "mcpServers": {
  "OtherServer1": {
   "command": "..."
  },
  "OtherServer2": {
   "command": "...",
   "args": [...]
  },
  "TakeProfit": {
   "command": "npx",
   "args": [
    "-y",
    "mcp-remote@latest",
    "https://mcp.takeprofit.com/mcp"
   ]
  }
 }
}

Step 4: Save and Restart

Save the configuration file (Ctrl+S on Windows, Cmd+S on Mac)
Completely close Claude Desktop
Launch Claude Desktop again

Step 5: Verify Functionality

After restarting, you should see a tools icon in the bottom left corner of the chat input box. Click on it to open the “Search and tools” menu. If the TakeProfit MCP server is working correctly, you should see “TakeProfit” listed in the tools menu.Similarly, you can use the mcp-remote in other situations where it is convenient.

Test Your Setup

Try asking LLM one of these questions to test the connection: “Can you show me the documentation for the RSI algorithm?” “Help me create a simple moving average indicator in Indie” “Validate this code: [paste some Indie code]” “What algorithms are available for calculating Bollinger Bands?” If the MCP server is working correctly, LLM will respond using Indie documentation and logic. Once you receive generated code, test it by pasting it into the IDE widget on the TakeProfit platform to verify that it runs without errors.

Notes

Claude Account Requirements

You’ll need a Claude account to use this integration. While it technically works with any account, having a paid plan is strongly recommended so that Claude can properly handle longer prompts and return complete responses:
- Claude Pro ($20/month): Suitable for most scripts and general usage
- Claude Max ($100/month): Provides the largest context window, ideal for longer or complex scripts

💡 Check current pricing plans here: https://www.anthropic.com/pricing

Performance Notes

Works best for code up to ~200-300 lines
If your script is too long, try splitting it across multiple prompts or chats
Modern LLM can usually finish or patch incomplete scripts when prompted correctly

Core Concepts

Data & Execution Logic

Library reference

Indie MCP server

Code examples

Indie Changelog

Documentation Index

​What is the TakeProfit MCP Server?

​Step-by-Step Setup Instructions

​Claude and Claude Desktop integration

​Step 1: Add custom connector

​Step 2: Verify Functionality

​Claude code CLI integration

​Step 1: Install NodeJS 18+ if it is not already installed

​Step 2: Install claude code

​Step 3: Add the integration

​Step 4: Run and use

​Claude code VSCode extension integration

​Step 1: Install claude code extension to your VSCode IDE

​Step 2: Add the integration

​Step 3: Run and use

​Cursor integration

​Step 1: Install the cursor IDE

​Step 2: Add the integration

​Step 3: Open the chat and use

​VSCode integration

​Step 1: Download and install the VSCode IDE

​Step 2: Add the integration

​Step 3: Open the chat and use

​mcp-remote integration

​Step 1: Install Node.js

​Step 2: Open Claude Desktop Configuration

​Step 3: Edit Configuration File

​Step 4: Save and Restart

​Step 5: Verify Functionality

​Test Your Setup

​Notes

​Claude Account Requirements

​Performance Notes

​Common Issues and Solutions

​”node not found” Error

​MCP Server Won’t Connect

What is the TakeProfit MCP Server?

Step-by-Step Setup Instructions

Claude and Claude Desktop integration

Step 1: Add custom connector

Step 2: Verify Functionality

Claude code CLI integration

Step 1: Install NodeJS 18+ if it is not already installed

Step 2: Install claude code

Step 3: Add the integration

Step 4: Run and use

Claude code VSCode extension integration

Step 1: Install claude code extension to your VSCode IDE

Step 2: Add the integration

Step 3: Run and use

Cursor integration

Step 1: Install the cursor IDE

Step 2: Add the integration

Step 3: Open the chat and use

VSCode integration

Step 1: Download and install the VSCode IDE

Step 2: Add the integration

Step 3: Open the chat and use

mcp-remote integration

Step 1: Install Node.js

Step 2: Open Claude Desktop Configuration

Step 3: Edit Configuration File

Step 4: Save and Restart

Step 5: Verify Functionality

Test Your Setup

Notes

Claude Account Requirements

Performance Notes

Common Issues and Solutions

”node not found” Error

MCP Server Won’t Connect