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alpaca-market-data

Retrieve real-time and historical market data via Alpaca's REST and WebSocket APIs.

1|Updated Feb 15, 2026
Search Tags:#real-time#options#market data#stocks#crypto#alpaca
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/rustykuntz/rocie-tools --skill alpaca-market-data
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: alpaca-market-data
Source: https://github.com/rustykuntz/rocie-tools/tree/main/skills/alpaca-market-data
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/rustykuntz/rocie-tools --skill alpaca-market-data

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill requires curl, jq, wscat, and includes references (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

This Skill provides access to real-time and historical market data for stocks, cryptocurrencies, and options, enabling informed trading and analysis.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Real-time Quotes & Trades: Get live price updates for various assets.
  • Historical Data: Access past price movements and trading volumes.
  • Options Chains: Retrieve detailed information about options contracts.
  • Crypto Orderbooks: View current buy and sell orders for cryptocurrencies.
  • Use Case: Quickly check the latest stock price for AAPL or the current price of BTC/USD.

Quick Start

Fetch the latest quote for the stock symbol AAPL.

Frequently Asked Questions about alpaca-market-data

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I get real-time market data for stocks and crypto?▼

Real-time market data for stocks and crypto is retrieved via Alpaca's APIs, supporting both REST and WebSocket protocols to fetch live quotes, trades, and crypto orderbooks.

Can I use curl and jq to fetch historical stock prices?▼

Yes, curl and jq are the specific client tools required to interact with Alpaca's APIs and retrieve historical market data, including past price movements and trading volumes for US stocks.

Does this method support retrieving options chains and crypto orderbooks?▼

Yes, retrieving options chains and crypto orderbooks is fully supported, allowing you to view detailed options contract information and current buy and sell orders for cryptocurrencies.

What's the best way to stream live quotes for AAPL or BTC/USD?▼

The best way to stream live quotes for assets like AAPL or BTC/USD is by using the WebSocket protocol support provided by Alpaca's APIs, facilitated through tools like wscat.

Do I need API keys to access Alpaca market data?▼

Yes, API keys are required to authenticate and access real-time and historical market data for stocks, options, and cryptocurrencies through Alpaca's APIs.

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