Freqtrade is an open-source cryptocurrency trading bot written in Python that supports backtesting, strategy development, and automated trading across multiple exchanges.

Can I run backtests through this MCP server?

The server provides tools for Freqtrade management including backtesting capabilities. Check the repository for the specific backtesting tools and parameters available.

Does this replace the Freqtrade web UI?

It provides an alternative interface for managing Freqtrade through AI agents. It can complement the web UI rather than fully replacing it.

Freqtrade MCP | CLI Trader

Freqtrade MCP is an MCP server that provides structured tool access for managing Freqtrade cryptocurrency trading bots. Rather than connecting directly to an exchange, this server interfaces with a running Freqtrade instance, enabling AI agents to control bot operations, run backtests, monitor active trades, and manage strategies through the Model Context Protocol.

The server bridges the gap between Freqtrade’s bot management API and MCP-compatible clients. This allows agents to perform operations such as starting and stopping trading strategies, reviewing backtesting results, checking open and closed trades, and adjusting configuration parameters. For traders who already use Freqtrade, this MCP server adds an agent-driven management layer on top of their existing bot infrastructure.

Setup requires a running Freqtrade instance with its API enabled, along with the appropriate API credentials configured in the MCP server settings. Since Freqtrade itself handles the exchange connections and trading logic, this server focuses on bot management operations. Still, because it can influence live trading behavior through strategy control, users should apply careful access controls and validate any agent-suggested changes to strategy parameters or bot configuration before applying them in a live environment.