base

Fetch Base L2 wallet balances, token data, and USD prices via CLI.

Updated May 2, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/AlvaroBiano/hermes-agent --skill base-alvarobiano
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Skill: base
Source: https://github.com/AlvaroBiano/hermes-agent/tree/main/optional-skills/blockchain/base
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/AlvaroBiano/hermes-agent --skill base-alvarobiano

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill includes scripts (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

Access Base (Ethereum L2) on-chain data and USD pricing for wallets, tokens, and network metrics in a single CLI workflow.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Wallet balances and USD values across Base tokens for quick portfolio insight.
  • Token metadata, contract inspection, whale detection, and network health analytics.
  • Live price lookups via CoinGecko and deterministic RPC-based data retrieval.

Quick Start

Run the base_client.py stats command to fetch current network health and ETH price.

Frequently Asked Questions about base

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

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How do I fetch Base L2 wallet balances and USD values for tokens?

Fetch Base L2 wallet balances by running the base_client.py CLI, which queries the Base RPC and retrieves USD values via CoinGecko. It performs batched eth_call requests to return portfolio insights across Base tokens.

What Base network metrics and on-chain data can I analyze with a Python CLI?

Analyze Base network metrics including gas analysis, contract inspection, whale detection, and live network stats. The CLI uses deterministic RPC-based data retrieval with batched eth_call requests and robust error handling for reliable results.

Can I get live ETH price and token metadata from Base L2 without external APIs?

Get live ETH price and token metadata by running the stats command, which fetches current network health. The CLI uses a Base RPC for deterministic data retrieval and CoinGecko for live USD pricing without needing separate external API integrations.

What's the best way to inspect smart contracts and detect whale activity on Base L2?

Inspect smart contracts and detect whale activity on Base L2 using the CLI's batched eth_call requests against the Base RPC. It includes retry logic and robust error handling to ensure reliable contract inspection and whale detection.

Does the Base L2 data CLI support transaction details and gas analysis lookups?

The Base L2 data CLI supports transaction details and gas analysis lookups through batched eth_call requests via the Python stdlib. It retrieves deterministic on-chain data from the Base RPC with built-in error handling and retry logic.