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Kronos: MCP server, setup and security
Kronos is an open-source MCP server that lets an AI agent forecast China A-share stock prices using the Kronos K-line model. Its repository has 570 stars and its last commit is from October 14, 2026 and it is licensed under Apache-2.0.
| Adoption (stars) | 28/40 | |
|---|---|---|
| Maintenance | 30/30 | |
| Framework (licence, registry, official) | 15/30 |
What Kronos does
According to its repository: “Stock price forecasting for China A-shares — Kronos K-line time-series model”
An MCP server gives an AI agent extra tools it calls during the conversation: the agent reads their description, decides to use them and gets the result back. Kronos is listed under Cloud platforms, a category of 116 servers in the directory, where it ranks #18 by stars.
Topics declared by the repository: ai-agents, docker-compose, financial-ai, opencode, self-hosted, stock-market.
Installing and connecting Kronos
Distribution modes declared in the official MCP registry:
- PyPI package (Python, started with
uvxorpip)
Like any MCP server, you declare it in your client's configuration (Claude Desktop, Claude Code, Cursor, VS Code, Codex…): a name, the command that starts it or its URL, and any environment variables. The client then starts it and lists its tools. Project language: Python.
The registry lists one secret variable to provide (API key, access token). Keep them in the client's environment variables, never in a shared file or a repository.
Security: what to check
An MCP server runs code with the rights you give it, and the model reads its tool descriptions: a malicious or compromised server can hijack the agent. Read the code, or pick a maintained and widely used server, before connecting it.
Points found for Kronos:
- Secrets: the server acts with your credentials. Create a dedicated key with minimum rights and an expiry date.
Good practice: grant only the rights needed (least privilege), require human approval for irreversible actions, and run the AI agent security check.
Project activity and maintenance
Created on August 10, 2026, the agentpit-io/hunter-community repository has 570 stars and 83 forks, with 21 open issues. It has more stars than 89% of the servers in the directory. It received changes this month. Version published in the registry: 0.1.2 (September 11, 2026).
Stars measure attention, not quality: a recent, heavily promoted project can collect them fast, while a useful but niche server will have few.
Verdict
Kronos is a reasonable choice; check the points below before connecting it.
Strengths
- Active project: recent commit
- Widely followed: 570 stars
- Listed in the official MCP registry
- Permissive licence (Apache-2.0)
Limitations
- Requires an API key or token
Avoid if…
- You do not want to give credentials to an agent
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Frequently asked questions
How do I install Kronos?
Kronos is distributed as PyPI package (Python, started with uvx or pip). Add it to your client's MCP configuration (Claude Desktop, Cursor, VS Code…) following the README of agentpit-io/hunter-community.
Is Kronos free?
The code is published under the Apache-2.0 licence and can be used free of charge. It needs an API key: the service it connects to may be paid.
Is Kronos safe?
Points to watch: secrets. Give it minimum rights and approve sensitive actions.
Is it an official server?
Nothing says so: it is a project published by agentpit-io on GitHub. Check who maintains it before giving it access.
What are the alternatives to Kronos?
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