Install Helium MCP
Pick your agent. Every command is ready to paste.
npx skills add composio-community/awesome-codex-skills --skill helium-mcpThe open skills CLI detects your agents (Claude Code, Cursor, Codex and 70+ more) and installs to the right folder. Add -g to install globally.
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Install it
Run the command above, or upload the folder in Claude.
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Ask naturally
Describe the task. Your agent loads helium-mcp when the request matches its description.
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Name it if needed
If it does not trigger, say “use the helium-mcp skill”. In Codex, type $helium-mcp.
Helium MCP — News, Markets & AI Intelligence
Use this skill when you need to search news, analyze media bias, get stock/crypto market data, price options, or find balanced perspectives on current events.
Prerequisites
The Helium MCP server must be configured. Add to your MCP settings:
{
"mcpServers": {
"helium": {
"url": "https://heliumtrades.com/mcp"
}
}
}
Free tier: 50 queries, no signup or API key needed.
Available Tools
News & Bias Analysis
- search_news — Search 3.2M+ articles from 5,000+ sources with bias scores across 15+ dimensions (political lean, emotionality, factfulness, prescriptiveness, etc.)
- search_balanced_news — Get AI-synthesized balanced articles aggregating left/right/center perspectives on any topic
- get_trending_topics — Get currently trending news topics across all sources
- get_source_bias — Get detailed bias profile for any news source (e.g., CNN, Fox News, Reuters)
- get_article_bias — Get full multi-dimensional bias analysis for a specific article
Market Data & Analysis
- get_ticker — Live stock/ETF/crypto price data with AI-generated bull/bear cases, 5 probability-weighted scenarios, and price forecasts
- get_option_price — ML-predicted fair value and probability ITM for any option contract
- get_top_trading_strategies — Top-ranked options strategies with risk/reward analysis
Other
- search_memes — Semantic search across trending memes with OCR text and engagement data
Usage Patterns
- Compare media coverage: Use
search_newswith a topic query, then compare bias scores across different sources - Get balanced views: Use
search_balanced_newsfor multi-perspective synthesis on any controversial topic - Stock research:
get_tickerfor price + AI analysis + probability-weighted scenarios, thenget_option_pricefor derivatives pricing - Discover trades:
get_top_trading_strategiesfor AI-ranked options setups with full Greeks - Bias audit:
get_source_biasto understand a source's typical framing patterns
Notes
- All tools are read-only
- More info: https://heliumtrades.com/mcp-page/
Tips for Helium MCP
- • Start a fresh session after installing so your agent picks up the new skill.
- • It is part of a pack with 30 skills. Install only the ones you need with --skill to keep triggers precise.
- • If two skills overlap, mention the one you want by name.
Questions about Helium MCP
What does the Helium MCP skill do?
Search real-time news with bias scoring, get live stock/ETF/crypto data with AI analysis, ML options pricing, balanced news synthesis, and meme search via the Helium MCP server.
How do I install Helium MCP?
Run "npx skills add composio-community/awesome-codex-skills --skill helium-mcp" in your project. The skills CLI installs it for Claude Code, Cursor, Codex and 70+ other agents. In Claude on the web, upload the skill folder as a ZIP under Customize > Skills.
Does Helium MCP work in Cursor and Codex?
Yes. Helium MCP uses the open SKILL.md format, so it works in Claude Code, Claude, Cursor, OpenAI Codex, Gemini CLI, GitHub Copilot and other agents that support agent skills.
Is Helium MCP free?
Helium MCP is open source on GitHub. It is free to install; check the license before commercial use.
Who made Helium MCP?
Helium MCP is published by composio-community in the composio-community/awesome-codex-skills repository, together with 29 other skills.
