SERVER

Kalshi Kernel

Rank #30,223

io.github.copyleftdev/kalshi-kernel

Unofficial safety-focused MCP server for Kalshi market data and explicitly authorized trading

1 version

by copyleftdev (3 servers)View repository ↗

Listed & last published

Aug 22, 2026

PURPOSE

What you can do with Kalshi Kernel

Kalshi Kernel is a Model Context Protocol (MCP) server published by copyleftdev. It ranks #30,223 of 144,396 active servers on MCP Toplist. Kalshi Kernel is listed across 2 registries — Official MCP and Glama, with 1 tracked version. It was first listed on Aug 22, 2026 and most recently updated on Aug 22, 2026.

Not verifiedMCP Toplist has not yet written a checked profile for this server, so the paragraph above is assembled from registry data only. The repository README is the authority on what it does.

CAPABILITIES AND LIMITATIONS

What Kalshi Kernel can and cannot do

Not verifiedMCP Toplist has not catalogued this server's tools or limitations. The repository README lists them.

REQUIREMENTS

What you need before using Kalshi Kernel

DeclaredNo credentialsNo credentials declared

The registry listing declares no required environment variables or authentication. This is declared metadata, not a verified install — the repository README is the authority.

Declared by Glama, last synced Oct 16, 2026. Not independently verified by MCP Toplist.

Declared in the registry install config

KALSHI_KERNEL_MODE · optional
KALSHI_API_KEY_ID · optional
KALSHI_PRIVATE_KEY_PATH · optional
KALSHI_LIVE_TRADING_ACK · optional

INSTALLATION AND FIRST TASK

Connect Kalshi Kernel and confirm it works

Docker image

claude mcp add kalshi-kernel -e "KALSHI_KERNEL_MODE=<your KALSHI_KERNEL_MODE>" -e "KALSHI_API_KEY_ID=<your KALSHI_API_KEY_ID>" -e "KALSHI_PRIVATE_KEY_PATH=<your KALSHI_PRIVATE_KEY_PATH>" -e "KALSHI_LIVE_TRADING_ACK=<your KALSHI_LIVE_TRADING_ACK>" -- docker run -i --rm ghcr.io/copyleftdev/kalshi-kernel:0.1.1

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Docker image

[mcp_servers.kalshi-kernel]
command = "docker"
args = ["run", "-i", "--rm", "ghcr.io/copyleftdev/kalshi-kernel:0.1.1"]

[mcp_servers.kalshi-kernel.env]
KALSHI_KERNEL_MODE = "<your KALSHI_KERNEL_MODE>"
KALSHI_API_KEY_ID = "<your KALSHI_API_KEY_ID>"
KALSHI_PRIVATE_KEY_PATH = "<your KALSHI_PRIVATE_KEY_PATH>"
KALSHI_LIVE_TRADING_ACK = "<your KALSHI_LIVE_TRADING_ACK>"

Add to ~/.codex/config.toml. Replace each placeholder with your own value before saving.

Docker image

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "kalshi-kernel": {
      "command": "docker",
      "args": [
        "run",
        "-i",
        "--rm",
        "ghcr.io/copyleftdev/kalshi-kernel:0.1.1"
      ],
      "env": {
        "KALSHI_KERNEL_MODE": "<your KALSHI_KERNEL_MODE>",
        "KALSHI_API_KEY_ID": "<your KALSHI_API_KEY_ID>",
        "KALSHI_PRIVATE_KEY_PATH": "<your KALSHI_PRIVATE_KEY_PATH>",
        "KALSHI_LIVE_TRADING_ACK": "<your KALSHI_LIVE_TRADING_ACK>"
      }
    }
  }
}

Add to claude_desktop_config.json (Settings → Developer → Edit Config). Replace each placeholder with your own value before saving.

Docker image

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "kalshi-kernel": {
      "command": "docker",
      "args": [
        "run",
        "-i",
        "--rm",
        "ghcr.io/copyleftdev/kalshi-kernel:0.1.1"
      ],
      "env": {
        "KALSHI_KERNEL_MODE": "<your KALSHI_KERNEL_MODE>",
        "KALSHI_API_KEY_ID": "<your KALSHI_API_KEY_ID>",
        "KALSHI_PRIVATE_KEY_PATH": "<your KALSHI_PRIVATE_KEY_PATH>",
        "KALSHI_LIVE_TRADING_ACK": "<your KALSHI_LIVE_TRADING_ACK>"
      }
    }
  }
}

Add to ~/.cursor/mcp.json (global) or .cursor/mcp.json (per project). Replace each placeholder with your own value before saving.

Docker image

{
  "servers": {
    "kalshi-kernel": {
      "type": "stdio",
      "command": "docker",
      "args": [
        "run",
        "-i",
        "--rm",
        "ghcr.io/copyleftdev/kalshi-kernel:0.1.1"
      ],
      "env": {
        "KALSHI_KERNEL_MODE": "<your KALSHI_KERNEL_MODE>",
        "KALSHI_API_KEY_ID": "<your KALSHI_API_KEY_ID>",
        "KALSHI_PRIVATE_KEY_PATH": "<your KALSHI_PRIVATE_KEY_PATH>",
        "KALSHI_LIVE_TRADING_ACK": "<your KALSHI_LIVE_TRADING_ACK>"
      }
    }
  }
}

Save as .vscode/mcp.json in your workspace. Replace each placeholder with your own value before saving.

Docker image

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "kalshi-kernel": {
      "command": "docker",
      "args": [
        "run",
        "-i",
        "--rm",
        "ghcr.io/copyleftdev/kalshi-kernel:0.1.1"
      ],
      "env": {
        "KALSHI_KERNEL_MODE": "<your KALSHI_KERNEL_MODE>",
        "KALSHI_API_KEY_ID": "<your KALSHI_API_KEY_ID>",
        "KALSHI_PRIVATE_KEY_PATH": "<your KALSHI_PRIVATE_KEY_PATH>",
        "KALSHI_LIVE_TRADING_ACK": "<your KALSHI_LIVE_TRADING_ACK>"
      }
    }
  }
}

Add to ~/.codeium/windsurf/mcp_config.json. Replace each placeholder with your own value before saving.

Docker image

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "kalshi-kernel": {
      "command": "docker",
      "args": [
        "run",
        "-i",
        "--rm",
        "ghcr.io/copyleftdev/kalshi-kernel:0.1.1"
      ],
      "env": {
        "KALSHI_KERNEL_MODE": "<your KALSHI_KERNEL_MODE>",
        "KALSHI_API_KEY_ID": "<your KALSHI_API_KEY_ID>",
        "KALSHI_PRIVATE_KEY_PATH": "<your KALSHI_PRIVATE_KEY_PATH>",
        "KALSHI_LIVE_TRADING_ACK": "<your KALSHI_LIVE_TRADING_ACK>"
      }
    }
  }
}

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First successful task

After adding the config, ask your client to list this server's tools. A tool list confirms the connection; an empty list or an error means the server did not start or needs credentials.

ALTERNATIVES

When to choose another server

Other servers by copyleftdev

View all copyleftdev servers →

No task-specific alternatives are catalogued for Kalshi Kernelyet; the list above is its publisher's other servers.

MAINTENANCE AND EVIDENCE

What changed, and when this was checked

First listed: Aug 22, 2026
Latest version published: Aug 22, 2026
Version history: 1 version tracked (below)
Requirements evidence: Declared by Glama, last synced Oct 16, 2026. Not independently verified by MCP Toplist.
Profile checked: Not yet — purpose, capabilities and requirements above come from registry data only
Ranking data as of: Oct 16, 2026

Registry sightings

Official MCP ↗listed since Aug 23, 2026 · still listed
Glama ↗listed since Aug 24, 2026 · still listed

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VERSIONS

Available versions (1)

Version	Published
0.1.1	Aug 22, 2026

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Ranks ahead of 114,173 of 144,396 servers on MCP Toplist.

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FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Who maintains Kalshi Kernel?: Kalshi Kernel is maintained by copyleftdev, which publishes 3 MCP servers (8 total versions) tracked on MCP Toplist.
Is Kalshi Kernel listed on the Official MCP Registry?: Yes — Kalshi Kernel is listed on the Official MCP Registry, alongside Glama.
How many versions does Kalshi Kernel have?: MCP Toplist tracks 1 version of Kalshi Kernel, most recently published on Aug 22, 2026.
Where can I find the source code for Kalshi Kernel?: The source code for Kalshi Kernel is hosted at github.com/copyleftdev/kalshi-kernel.

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