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akshare

Aggregate A-share, US, HK, and macroeconomic data via the akshare library.

Updated Jul 29, 2026
Search Tags:#finance#market-data#stocks#data-source#akshare#macroeconomics
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/santoosaraujo/vibe-trading-claude --skill akshare-santoosaraujo
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Skill: akshare
Source: https://github.com/santoosaraujo/vibe-trading-claude/tree/main/.claude/skills/akshare
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/santoosaraujo/vibe-trading-claude --skill akshare-santoosaraujo

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

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

What problem does it solve?

This Skill solves the challenge of accessing reliable, free financial market data without the need for expensive subscriptions or API keys.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Market Coverage: Provides access to A-shares, US, HK, futures, macro, and forex data.
  • Data Aggregation: Acts as a primary fallback for tushare and yfinance, ensuring data continuity.
  • Use Case: Use this to pull historical OHLCV data for A-share stocks or retrieve macroeconomic indicators like China GDP and CPI for financial modeling.

Quick Start

Use the akshare skill to fetch the daily historical price data for the stock symbol 000001 from the start of 2024 to the end of 2025.

Frequently Asked Questions about akshare

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I access free historical stock data for A-shares without an API key?▼

You can access free historical A-share stock data without an API key by using the akshare library to programmatically fetch OHLCV data from public sources. It acts as a free data aggregator for global financial markets.

Can I retrieve macroeconomic indicators like China GDP and CPI for quantitative analysis?▼

Yes, you can retrieve macroeconomic indicators like China GDP and CPI for quantitative analysis. The akshare library aggregates diverse macroeconomic data from public sources to support financial modeling workflows.

Does akshare work as a fallback for tushare and yfinance?▼

Yes, akshare works effectively as a primary fallback for tushare and yfinance. It ensures data continuity by aggregating market data from public sources without requiring expensive subscriptions or API authentication.

What's the best way to pull daily historical price data for a specific stock symbol?▼

The best way to pull daily historical price data is using the akshare library to fetch OHLCV records for a specified stock symbol over a defined date range. This provides programmatic access to historical market data.

Do I need pandas to process financial market data retrieved from public sources?▼

Yes, you need pandas to process and manipulate the financial market data retrieved. The akshare library depends on pandas to structure the aggregated historical and real-time data for quantitative analysis.

What market coverage does akshare provide for market research workflows?▼

Akshare provides market research workflows with access to A-shares, US stocks, HK stocks, futures, macro, and forex data. It aggregates this diverse global financial market data from public sources.

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