check_shortable_shares

MCP tool from Ibkr MCP Server by ArjunDivecha

Short selling availability

How to use it

check_shortable_shares is exposed by the Ibkr MCP Server MCP server. Add the server to your MCP client (Claude Desktop, Cursor, Windsurf and others), and the check_shortable_shares tool becomes available to the model automatically. See the full listing for setup details and every tool this server provides.

Install Ibkr MCP Server

$claude mcp add ibkr 'python -m ibkr_mcp_server.main' --cwd /path/to/ibkr-mcp-server

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Other tools in Ibkr MCP Server (10)

get_account_summary

Account balances and key metrics

get_borrow_rates

Stock borrow rates (short selling costs)

get_connection_status

Check IBKR connection status

get_historical_data

Historical price data