Kalshi

Name: Kalshi
Author: yakub268

by yakub268version 0.1.1i★ 1iRuns on your computer

Registry nameio.github.yakub268/kalshi

How to install

What it does

Search, analyze, and trade Kalshi prediction markets through Claude Desktop

Connects Runs on your computer
Account or key Needs KALSHI_API_KEY · 1 setting to fill in (KALSHI_PRIVATE_KEY_PATH)
Category Search & AI memory

Install

Pick the AI app you use, then copy the settings.

Passed 3/3 checks · Runs on your computer · ✓ Commands checked Nov 13, 2026

First: which AI do you use?

ClaudeWeb · app · phoneChatGPTWebClaude CodeTerminalCursorCode editorVS CodeCode editorOtherOther apps

Pick your app and the steps appear below.

Works with Claude, with some setup first

You need a Kalshi key (create it on the maker’s site) · 1 setting(s) to fill in (KALSHI_PRIVATE_KEY_PATH) · Install Python (uv) on your computer first (one time) · Only the Claude desktop app (Windows or Mac), not the web or phone

Install Python (uv)
One time only; it works for every server that needs Python (uv)
Open the Python (uv) download page ↗
Done
Sign up and create a Kalshi key
Open the maker’s site, sign up and create an API key for the next step. Check the maker’s site for pricing and free plans.
How to get a key is in the maker’s README below
Done
3
Fill in 1 setting(s)
These are program settings, not keys. No sign-up needed; fill them in as the maker describes.
- KALSHI_PRIVATE_KEY_PATH Path to your Kalshi RSA private key file (.pem)
Descriptions are as written by the maker.
Done
Open the Claude desktop app’s settings file
SettingsDeveloperEdit Config
Done

Paste these settings and save the file

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "kalshi": {
      "command": "uvx",
      "args": [
        "kalshi-mcp"
      ],
      "env": {
        "KALSHI_API_KEY": "your-value",
        "KALSHI_PRIVATE_KEY_PATH": "your-value"
      }
    }
  }
}

Paste the key only into the app’s field, never into a chat or to anyone

Done

Quit Claude and open it again
Done
Try it
Use Kalshi and tell me what you can do for me, then show me one thing
✓ If Claude says it is using Kalshi or shows a Kalshi tool in the answer, you are connected

Menu names checked against Anthropic’s help page on Nov 11, 2026 · your screen may differ slightly by app version

ChatGPT cannot connect Kalshi yet

Kalshi runs on your computer, but ChatGPT can only connect servers that run on the web

What you can do instead

A · Use an app that can connect Kalshi

Steps for Claude →You need a Kalshi key (create it on the maker’s site) · 1 setting(s) to fill in (KALSHI_PRIVATE_KEY_PATH) · Install Python (uv) on your computer first (one time) · Only the Claude desktop app (Windows or Mac), not the web or phone
Steps for Claude Code →You need a Kalshi key (create it on the maker’s site) · 1 setting(s) to fill in (KALSHI_PRIVATE_KEY_PATH) · Install Python (uv) on your computer first (one time)
Steps for Cursor →You need a Kalshi key (create it on the maker’s site) · 1 setting(s) to fill in (KALSHI_PRIVATE_KEY_PATH) · Install Python (uv) on your computer first (one time)
Steps for VS Code →You need a Kalshi key (create it on the maker’s site) · 1 setting(s) to fill in (KALSHI_PRIVATE_KEY_PATH) · Install Python (uv) on your computer first (one time)

B · Others in Search & AI memory that work with ChatGPT

Picked from the most used in the same category, only ones that connect by address with no key

Context7✓ ChatGPT
OpenSEO✓ ChatGPT
AIHOT✓ ChatGPT

Works with Claude Code, with some setup first

You need a Kalshi key (create it on the maker’s site) · 1 setting(s) to fill in (KALSHI_PRIVATE_KEY_PATH) · Install Python (uv) on your computer first (one time)

Install Python (uv)
One time only; it works for every server that needs Python (uv)
Open the Python (uv) download page ↗
Done
Sign up and create a Kalshi key
Open the maker’s site, sign up and create an API key for the next step. Check the maker’s site for pricing and free plans.
How to get a key is in the maker’s README below
Done
3
Fill in 1 setting(s)
These are program settings, not keys. No sign-up needed; fill them in as the maker describes.
- KALSHI_PRIVATE_KEY_PATH Path to your Kalshi RSA private key file (.pem)
Descriptions are as written by the maker.
Done
Open Terminal
Mac: press Command+Space and type Terminal · Windows: open PowerShell
Done
5
Paste this command and press Enter
```
claude mcp add --scope user kalshi --env KALSHI_API_KEY=your-value --env KALSHI_PRIVATE_KEY_PATH=your-value -- uvx kalshi-mcp
```
Replace “your-value” with your key before pressing Enter
Paste the key only into the app’s field, never into a chat or to anyone
Done
Type /mcp in Claude Code
You should see Kalshi listed as connected
Done
Try it
Use Kalshi and tell me what you can do for me, then show me one thing
✓ If Claude Code says it is using Kalshi or shows a Kalshi tool in the answer, you are connected

Menu names checked against Anthropic’s help page on Nov 11, 2026 · your screen may differ slightly by app version

Works with Cursor, with some setup first

You need a Kalshi key (create it on the maker’s site) · 1 setting(s) to fill in (KALSHI_PRIVATE_KEY_PATH) · Install Python (uv) on your computer first (one time)

Install Python (uv)
One time only; it works for every server that needs Python (uv)
Open the Python (uv) download page ↗
Done
Sign up and create a Kalshi key
Open the maker’s site, sign up and create an API key for the next step. Check the maker’s site for pricing and free plans.
How to get a key is in the maker’s README below
Done
3
Fill in 1 setting(s)
These are program settings, not keys. No sign-up needed; fill them in as the maker describes.
- KALSHI_PRIVATE_KEY_PATH Path to your Kalshi RSA private key file (.pem)
Descriptions are as written by the maker.
Done
Click this button to open Cursor
Open in Cursor
Cursor asks you to confirm; click Install
Done
Fill in your key
In the Kalshi settings, KALSHI_API_KEY, KALSHI_PRIVATE_KEY_PATH is empty; add your key and save
Paste the key only into the app’s field, never into a chat or to anyone
Done
Open the AI chat in Cursor in Agent mode
Done
Try it
Use Kalshi and tell me what you can do for me, then show me one thing
✓ If Cursor says it is using Kalshi or shows a Kalshi tool in the answer, you are connected

Menu names checked against Cursor’s help page on Nov 11, 2026 · your screen may differ slightly by app version

Works with VS Code, with some setup first

You need a Kalshi key (create it on the maker’s site) · 1 setting(s) to fill in (KALSHI_PRIVATE_KEY_PATH) · Install Python (uv) on your computer first (one time)

Install Python (uv)
One time only; it works for every server that needs Python (uv)
Open the Python (uv) download page ↗
Done
Sign up and create a Kalshi key
Open the maker’s site, sign up and create an API key for the next step. Check the maker’s site for pricing and free plans.
How to get a key is in the maker’s README below
Done
3
Fill in 1 setting(s)
These are program settings, not keys. No sign-up needed; fill them in as the maker describes.
- KALSHI_PRIVATE_KEY_PATH Path to your Kalshi RSA private key file (.pem)
Descriptions are as written by the maker.
Done
Click this button to open VS Code
Open in VS Code
VS Code asks you to confirm; click Install
Done
Fill in your key
In the Kalshi settings, KALSHI_API_KEY, KALSHI_PRIVATE_KEY_PATH is empty; add your key and save
Paste the key only into the app’s field, never into a chat or to anyone
Done
Open the AI chat in VS Code in Agent mode
Done
Try it
Use Kalshi and tell me what you can do for me, then show me one thing
✓ If VS Code says it is using Kalshi or shows a Kalshi tool in the answer, you are connected

Menu names checked against VS Code’s help page on Nov 11, 2026 · your screen may differ slightly by app version

Other apps that use MCP, such as Windsurf, Zed or Gemini CLI, each add servers differently. See how in the app list.

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JSON settings are under “For developers” below

Stuck? Ask people who use Kalshi💬 Discussion →

For developers: Terminal commands and JSON settings

Installed on your computer

Claude Code

claude mcp add --scope user kalshi --env KALSHI_API_KEY=your-value --env KALSHI_PRIVATE_KEY_PATH=your-value -- uvx kalshi-mcp

Claude Desktop (claude_desktop_config.json)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "kalshi": {
      "command": "uvx",
      "args": [
        "kalshi-mcp"
      ],
      "env": {
        "KALSHI_API_KEY": "your-value",
        "KALSHI_PRIVATE_KEY_PATH": "your-value"
      }
    }
  }
}

Cursor (~/.cursor/mcp.json)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "kalshi": {
      "command": "uvx",
      "args": [
        "kalshi-mcp"
      ],
      "env": {
        "KALSHI_API_KEY": "your-value",
        "KALSHI_PRIVATE_KEY_PATH": "your-value"
      }
    }
  }
}

VS Code (mcp.json)

{
  "servers": {
    "kalshi": {
      "type": "stdio",
      "command": "uvx",
      "args": [
        "kalshi-mcp"
      ],
      "env": {
        "KALSHI_API_KEY": "your-value",
        "KALSHI_PRIVATE_KEY_PATH": "your-value"
      }
    }
  }
}

Values you fill in

KALSHI_API_KEY secret required env
Your Kalshi API key ID
KALSHI_PRIVATE_KEY_PATH required env
Path to your Kalshi RSA private key file (.pem)

Descriptions are as written by the maker.

These settings are generated from the maker’s registry entry. If the README says otherwise, follow the README.

At a glance

GitHub stars i: 1
Downloads per weeki: 21/wk
Licence i: MIT
Connection: Runs on your computer
Transport: stdio
Latest versioni: 0.1.1
Categoryi: Search & AI memory
Published to registryi: Feb 21, 2026
Code last changedi: Oct 23, 2026
Maker: yakub268
Packages: pypi: kalshi-mcp
Repo: yakub268/kalshi-mcp
Registry status: Active

Which apps can use it

Based on how this server connects and on each app’s own docs, checked Nov 10, 2026.

Run on your computer in

Claude Goose LM Studio Msty Studio Cherry Studio Cursor VS Code + GitHub Copilot Visual Studio Windsurf (Devin Desktop)Zed Kiro Cline Continue JetBrains AI Assistant Claude Code Codex CLI Gemini CLI OpenCode nodecode Warp LibreChat Raycast

All apps, with pros and cons →

What it can do

Runs on your computer; the tool list appears in your AI app after you install it.

Basic checksi

We check information anyone can see; we have not read the code. Checks that do not apply are left out of the count. · Checked Nov 14, 2026

✓ Pass
Maker matches the repo
The registry name was verified with the GitHub account yakub268, which owns the repo
✓ Pass
Still maintained
Code last changed 22 days ago
✓ Pass
Has a licence
Uses MIT
– Not applicable
Endpoint responds
This one runs on your computer; there is no internet endpoint
– Not applicable
Sign-in with OAuth
Runs on your computer and uses local settings instead
… Not checked yet
No hidden instructions in tool descriptions
Runs on your computer; we can only read tool lists from internet endpoints

Discussion

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User reviews

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Compared with others in Search & AI memoryi

More stars than 76% of the other 6128 servers in this category
Published to the registry more recently than 3% of the other 6128 servers in this category
Basic checks equal to or better than 100% of the other 6128 servers in this category

Compared with every active server in this category in the registry. Stars count only when the publisher owns the repo.

Common questions

Is Kalshi safe?

It passed 3 of 3 applicable basic checks. We have not read the code. Before adding a key or token, see what access the server asks for and use a key with only the permissions you need.

What keys or codes does it need?

You need to fill in: KALSHI_API_KEY

Does it run on my computer or in the cloud?

It runs on your computer. Your AI app starts it when needed, and data does not pass through the maker’s servers (unless it calls an online service itself).

Is it still maintained?

The GitHub repo last changed 22 days ago, and the latest version (0.1.1) reached the registry 9 months ago.

Which apps can use it?

Apps that support MCP, such as Claude Desktop, Claude Code, Cursor and VS Code. You also need Python (uv) on your computer.

What can I use instead?

In the same category: Context7, Codebase Memory, OpenSEO

Others in the same category

Servers in the same category from other makers, sorted by stars.

Reading a card:↓ Downloads per weeki★ GitHub starsiThree pillars: reviews · checks · usageiUpdated = latest version published to the registryi

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Keyword research, site audits, rank tracking and AI visibility for your AI agent.

by every-appWidely used★ 27.6KUpdated today

Runs in the cloud✓ everyapp.com

How to connect

README from the maker

Open the README

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Kalshi MCP Server

mcp-name: io.github.yakub268/kalshi

Model Context Protocol server for Kalshi prediction markets. Search, analyze, and trade prediction markets directly through Claude Desktop.

Built with production-grade authentication and rate limiting from a live trading system with 4+ months of uptime.

Features

Tools (6)

`search_markets` - Search by keyword, get prices/volume
`get_market_details` - Full market info + orderbook depth
`get_portfolio` - Account balance + open positions
`get_trending_markets` - Top markets by 24h volume
`place_order` - Execute limit orders
`get_series_markets` - All markets in a series (e.g., Fed events)

Resources (2)

`kalshi://balance` - Current account balance
`kalshi://positions` - Open positions list

Installation

Prerequisites

Kalshi API credentials: Get from kalshi.com/profile/api-keys

Download your API key ID
Download the RSA private key (.pem file)

Python 3.10+

Quick Install (PyPI)

pip install kalshi-mcp

From Source

# Clone repository

git clone https://github.com/yakub268/kalshi-mcp.git cd kalshi-mcp

Install dependencies

pip install -e .

Claude Desktop Configuration

Add to your Claude Desktop config file:

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

"mcpServers": { "kalshi": { "command": "python", "args": ["-m", "kalshi_mcp"], "env": { "KALSHI_API_KEY": "your-api-key-here", "KALSHI_PRIVATE_KEY_PATH": "C:\\Users\\YourName\\.trading_keys\\kalshi_private_key.pem" } } } }

Note:

Replace your-api-key-here with your actual Kalshi API key
Update the private key path to where you saved your .pem file
On Windows, use double backslashes (\\) in paths

Test the Connection

Restart Claude Desktop, then try:

What's my Kalshi balance?

Search for bitcoin prediction markets

Usage Examples

Search for Markets

Search for markets about the Federal Reserve

Get Market Analysis

Show me details for ticker KXFED-26MAR19-B5.25

Check Portfolio

What's my current Kalshi portfolio?

Place an Order

Buy 10 contracts of KXHIGHNYC-26FEB20-B34.5 YES at 25 cents

Authentication

This server uses RSA-PSS signature authentication:

Each request is signed with your private key
Kalshi verifies the signature with your public key
Thread-safe rate limiting (150ms between requests)
Automatic retry on 429 rate limit errors

Security: Your private key never leaves your machine. The server only signs requests locally.

Rate Limiting

Built-in 150ms spacing between requests (~6.6 req/s)
Automatic exponential backoff on 429 errors (0.5s → 1s → 2s)
Safe for concurrent use across multiple Claude conversations

Architecture

Built on production code from a live Kalshi trading bot:

Authentication: Reused from kalshi_client.py (4+ months uptime)
Rate limiting: Shared across all client instances
Error handling: Battle-tested retry logic
Market discovery: Liquidity scoring from scanner.py

Contributing

Issues and PRs welcome! This is an open-source project built to fill a gap in the MCP ecosystem.

License

MIT License - see LICENSE file

Acknowledgments

Built with FastMCP
Kalshi API documentation: docs.kalshi.com
Production code from my trading bot arsenal

Questions? Open an issue or reach out on GitHub.

Kalshi

What it does

Install

Install Python (uv)

Sign up and create a Kalshi key

Fill in 1 setting(s)

Open the Claude desktop app’s settings file

Paste these settings and save the file

Quit Claude and open it again

Try it

What you can do instead

Install Python (uv)

Sign up and create a Kalshi key

Fill in 1 setting(s)

Open Terminal

Paste this command and press Enter

Type /mcp in Claude Code

Try it

Install Python (uv)

Sign up and create a Kalshi key

Fill in 1 setting(s)

Click this button to open Cursor

Fill in your key

Open the AI chat in Cursor in Agent mode

Try it

Install Python (uv)

Sign up and create a Kalshi key

Fill in 1 setting(s)

Click this button to open VS Code

Fill in your key

Open the AI chat in VS Code in Agent mode

Try it

Installed on your computer

Values you fill in

At a glance

Which apps can use it

Related guides

What it can do

Basic checksi

Maker matches the repo

Still maintained

Has a licence

Endpoint responds

Sign-in with OAuth

No hidden instructions in tool descriptions

Discussion

User reviews

Compared with others in Search & AI memoryi

Common questions

Others in the same category

Context7

Codebase Memory

OpenSEO

README from the maker

Kalshi MCP Server

Features

Tools (6)

Resources (2)

Installation

Prerequisites

Quick Install (PyPI)

From Source

Install dependencies

Claude Desktop Configuration

Test the Connection

Usage Examples

Search for Markets

Get Market Analysis

Check Portfolio

Place an Order

Authentication

Rate Limiting

Architecture

Contributing

License

Acknowledgments