Connect AnythingLLM to NinjaTrader 8
RAG + agent tooling. Pair local docs with live MCP state — broker statements meets CrossTrade.
AnythingLLM calling CrossTrade MCP tools against a live NinjaTrader 8 account. Run this yourself in 5 minutes →
Why pair AnythingLLM with CrossTrade MCP
AnythingLLM combines a document RAG layer with agent tooling. Load broker statements, prop firm rules, your own trading playbook, and have the agent compare against live CrossTrade state. MIT-licensed.
anythingllm_mcp_servers.json with type: "streamable" (not streamable-http) What this combination unlocks
RAG + MCP
Ask questions that span local docs and live trading state.
Docker / Desktop
Self-host or run as a native app.
The connection chain
AnythingLLM │ OAuth-authorized tool call ▼ CrossTrade hosted MCP server (https://app.crosstrade.io/v1/api/mcp) │ ▼ CrossTrade Add-On running inside NT8 on your PC │ ▼ NinjaTrader 8
One URL, one consent screen, one read-only first prompt. The MCP server is hosted by CrossTrade; you don't run anything beyond NT8 + the CrossTrade Add-On.
Ready to set up AnythingLLM?
The full step-by-step setup lives on a dedicated page. Verified against Mintplex Labs's current docs.
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Also consider
Common questions
Is AnythingLLM a good fit for trading?
Yes if you want a RAG layer combined with CrossTrade tool calls. Load broker statements, prop firm rule PDFs, and your own trading playbook into AnythingLLM workspaces, then ask the agent questions that span local docs and live trading state.
Do I really need a RAG-layered chat?
Useful if you have substantial reference docs (firm rules, trade rules, strategy notes) you want the agent to consult. For pure live-state queries ("what are my positions?"), Claude Desktop or LibreChat is simpler. The RAG layer is the differentiator.
AnythingLLM vs LibreChat / Open WebUI?
AnythingLLM has the strongest RAG-plus-agent story (RAG is its raison d'être). LibreChat has per-user OAuth (best for teams). Open WebUI has the strongest Ollama integration. Pick by the feature you value most.
Cost?
Free, MIT-licensed open source. Desktop install is a one-click affair; Docker for multi-user / server deployment. You pay for the LLM provider key.
Mac, Windows, and Linux?
All three. Desktop installer or Docker. Desktop is single-user; Docker is multi-user with admin/manager/default roles.
Why type "streamable" instead of "streamable-http"?
AnythingLLM uses type: "streamable" (no -http suffix) for Streamable HTTP MCP. Different from every other tool. If you omit type entirely with a url, it defaults to SSE. Don't copy configs from Continue or LibreChat.
Does it support OAuth for remote MCP?
Not natively. Use a bearer token in headers. Get it via another OAuth-capable client (Claude Desktop, Cursor) and paste into the anythingllm_mcp_servers.json file.
MCP config disappears on restart in Docker — why?
STORAGE_LOCATION volume isn't properly mounted. The JSON file is auto-created when you first open Agent Skills but gets regenerated empty if the storage volume isn't persisted. Verify the docker run mount is correct.
Connect AnythingLLM to NinjaTrader 8 in 5 minutes
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