Options History / Volatility data for AI agents
Historical options data (2019-2024): point-in-time chains with full Greeks, implied/historical volatility series, single-contract tracking, and at-the-money IV time series. Where the upstream source provides it, the response includes a timestamp or freshness note.
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How to connect
These Options History / Volatility tools use the same LiveDataLink endpoint as the rest of the catalog. Add it to an MCP client that supports Streamable HTTP and include your bearer key. Each source has its own coverage, update schedule, and credential requirements; those limits are listed in the catalog and response notes.
{
"mcpServers": {
"livedatalink": {
"url": "https://livedatalink.ai/mcp",
"headers": { "Authorization": "Bearer YOUR_API_KEY" }
}
}
}Once connected, call any tool below. The free tier covers 1,000 queries each month across the 377-tool catalog, with no credit card.
Options History / Volatility tools (4)
| options_history_chain | Full historical options chain for a ticker on a date (2019-2024): every strike/expiration with bid, ask, IV, and all five Greeks. |
| options_history_volhist | Per-day implied and historical volatility summary for a ticker, with year-high/low markers. |
| options_history_contract | Track a specific contract (ticker + strike + expiration) over time: daily bid/ask, IV, Greeks. |
| options_history_atm_iv | Historical at-the-money implied volatility time series for a ticker (call or put). |
Common queries this domain answers: options history · historical options · options chain · implied volatility · iv · historical volatility · greeks · delta · gamma · theta · vega · backtesting · vol surface · atm iv · iv rank · options backtest.
Why LiveDataLink for Options History / Volatility
- One key, 81 domains. These tools sit alongside FMCSA carrier safety, sanctions screening, SEC filings, courts, Census, and FRED through the same endpoint. Source coverage and credentials vary by tool.
- Check source terms. Sourced from DoltHub options dataset; review its attribution and redistribution rules before shipping results.
- For agent workflows. Read-only annotated MCP tools over Streamable HTTP with Bearer auth. Use them with clients that support this transport, including compatible Claude, Cursor, and n8n setups.
FAQ
- What can I look up in Options History / Volatility?
- Historical options data (2019-2024): point-in-time chains with full Greeks, implied/historical volatility series, single-contract tracking, and at-the-money IV time series. The catalog has 4 tools, including options_history_chain, options_history_volhist, options_history_contract, options_history_atm_iv. They are available over the Model Context Protocol at https://livedatalink.ai/mcp. Coverage and update timing come from DoltHub options dataset.
- How do I connect these tools?
- Add https://livedatalink.ai/mcp as a Streamable HTTP MCP server in Claude, Cursor, n8n, or another compatible client, then send an "Authorization: Bearer YOUR_API_KEY" header. A free key includes 1,000 queries/month with no card at https://livedatalink.ai/signup/free. The same key works across domains, although some upstream sources have their own credentials or limits.
- Can I reuse the results in my product?
- That depends on DoltHub options dataset's terms. Check its attribution and redistribution rules before shipping results to customers. LiveDataLink's free tier includes 1,000 queries/month, and paid plans start at $10/month.