akshare

Aggregate financial market data for A-shares, US stocks, and HK stocks.

Updated Jun 30, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/0xZKnw/vibe-trading-tap --skill akshare-0xzknw
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Skill: akshare
Source: https://github.com/0xZKnw/vibe-trading-tap/tree/main/agent/src/skills/akshare
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/0xZKnw/vibe-trading-tap --skill akshare-0xzknw

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill requires akshare, pandas, and includes references (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

This skill eliminates the need for expensive financial data subscriptions or complex API key management by providing a unified interface to free, open-source market data.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Comprehensive Market Coverage: Access historical and real-time data for A-shares, US stocks, HK stocks, futures, and macro-economic indicators.
  • Zero-Configuration: No registration or API keys required, making it ideal for rapid prototyping and backtesting.
  • Use Case: A quantitative researcher can use this skill to pull historical OHLCV data for A-shares or US stocks to perform immediate technical analysis or backtesting without external data providers.

Quick Start

Use the akshare skill to retrieve daily historical price data for the stock symbol 000001 from January 1st 2024 to January 1st 2026.

Frequently Asked Questions about akshare

High-intent search queries and answers about installing and using this skill.

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How do I get free historical stock data for backtesting without an API key?

You can retrieve free historical stock data for backtesting without an API key by using this skill to aggregate public financial data. It provides a standardized Python interface to fetch OHLCV data for A-shares, US stocks, and HK stocks directly, bypassing subscription requirements.

Can I pull real-time market data for A-shares and US stocks using Python?

Yes, you can pull real-time market data for A-shares and US stocks using Python. This skill aggregates real-time spot quotes and historical price data from public sources, delivering them in standardized formats like OHLCV for immediate quantitative analysis.

Does akshare work with pandas for quantitative analysis workflows?

Yes, the skill works with pandas for quantitative analysis workflows. It depends on pandas to structure the aggregated market data, allowing you to immediately manipulate historical prices, spot quotes, and macro-economic indicators for technical analysis.

What is the best way to access macro-economic indicators for quantitative research?

The best way to access macro-economic indicators for quantitative research is using this skill's zero-configuration Python interface. It standardizes retrieval of diverse economic metrics from public sources without requiring complex API authentication or external data providers.

What are the limitations of using free public sources for market data retrieval?

The main limitation of using free public sources for market data retrieval is potential data latency or format inconsistency compared to paid subscriptions. While this skill standardizes formats like OHLCV, users performing high-frequency backtesting should verify data accuracy for their specific context.