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alphagbm-vix-status

Map VIX values to five market-sentiment tiers with strategy hints.

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Search Tags:#data-analysis#risk-management#options#volatility#trading-strategy#vix#market-sentiment
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/AlphaGBM/skills --skill alphagbm-vix-status
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Skill: alphagbm-vix-status
Source: https://github.com/AlphaGBM/skills/tree/main/skills/alphagbm-vix-status
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/AlphaGBM/skills --skill alphagbm-vix-status

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Translate the single VIX value into actionable tiered guidance for options traders, providing a clear market backdrop to inform decisions.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Maps VIX to five tiers (Calm, Normal, Seller Sweet Spot, Caution, Extreme Fear) and outputs a strategy hint, mean_1y, percentile_1y, and distribution_1y_pct.
  • Provides structured outputs for per-ticker analysis and risk sizing, enabling quick checks like "is market calm" or "should I sell premium today."
  • Exposes mock data under mock-data/vix-status/ and a lightweight API endpoint for current VIX status.

Quick Start

Ask your AI for the current VIX status to receive the tier, strategy hint, and historical context.

Frequently Asked Questions about alphagbm-vix-status

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I use VIX levels to decide on options trading strategies?▼

VIX values map to five market-sentiment tiers—Calm, Normal, Seller Sweet Spot, Caution, Extreme Fear—each providing a strategy hint for options traders. This tiered signal helps you quickly assess whether to sell premium, hedge positions, or adjust risk sizing based on the current volatility backdrop.

What does VIX percentile tell me about market sentiment?▼

VIX percentile_1y indicates where the current value sits within its one-year distribution, helping you assess if volatility is elevated or depressed. The Skill computes mean_1y and distribution_1y_pct alongside the tier label to contextualize current market sentiment.

Can I get VIX status through an API endpoint for my trading workflow?▼

Yes, the Skill exposes a GET /api/options/vix-status endpoint that returns structured JSON containing vix, level, color, label, strategy_hint, mean_1y, percentile_1y, and distribution_1y_pct. This enables integration into per-market or per-ticker analysis workflows for automated volatility checks.

When should I sell options premium based on VIX market sentiment?▼

The Seller Sweet Spot tier signals favorable conditions for selling premium, while Caution and Extreme Fear tiers suggest hedging instead. The deterministic VIX mapping provides strategy hints that help you time premium-selling decisions based on the current volatility backdrop.

Does this VIX analysis tool work for per-ticker risk sizing workflows?▼

Yes, the Skill is designed for per-market or per-ticker analysis workflows, providing structured outputs including tier, strategy_hint, and percentile_1y for risk sizing decisions. These outputs enable quick assessments of market backdrop for individual ticker positions.

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