akshare

Access Chinese financial data via AkShare's Python interface.

Updated Aug 23, 2026

Search Tags:#python #data retrieval #akshare #stock data #macro indicators #finance data

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npx skills add https://github.com/hiyenwong/skills-collection --skill akshare-hiyenwong

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Skill: akshare
Source: https://github.com/hiyenwong/skills-collection/tree/main/akshare
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/hiyenwong/skills-collection --skill akshare-hiyenwong

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

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What problem does it solve?

AkShare provides a unified Python interface to access a wide range of Chinese financial data, eliminating the need to chase multiple sources or manually scrape data.

Core Features & Use Cases

Comprehensive data coverage: stocks, futures, funds, macro indicators, bonds, foreign exchange, and cryptocurrencies across major Chinese markets.
Programmatic data access: simple Python calls return structured dataframes ready for analytics, modeling, or dashboarding.
Use Case: a data analyst fetches A-share prices and macro indicators to train a pricing model or build a financial dashboard.

Quick Start

Install AkShare with pip and run a quick fetch example such as importing akshare and calling stock_zh_a_hist for daily data.

Frequently Asked Questions about akshare

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

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How do I retrieve Chinese stock data using Python?▼

AkShare provides a unified Python interface to access Chinese financial data, eliminating the need to chase multiple sources or manually scrape data across stocks, futures, and macro markets.

What financial instruments and markets does AkShare cover?▼

AkShare covers stocks, futures, funds, macro indicators, bonds, foreign exchange, and cryptocurrencies across major Chinese markets, returning structured dataframes for modeling or dashboarding.

How do I fetch macro indicators for analytics in Python?▼

You fetch macro indicators by importing AkShare and making simple Python calls that return structured dataframes, providing direct programmatic access to Chinese macro data without manual scraping.

Do I need to install additional dependencies to use AkShare?▼

You need Python and the AkShare library installed via pip to access Chinese financial data, with optional dependencies available for extra data handling and processing requirements.

Can I use AkShare dataframes directly for financial modeling?▼

Yes, AkShare returns structured dataframes directly from its Python calls, which are ready for immediate use in analytics, financial modeling, or building dashboards.

What is the best way to access Chinese bond and futures data?▼

The best way to access Chinese bond and futures data is using AkShare's unified Python interface, which programmatically retrieves structured data across major Chinese markets without manual scraping.