coinapi-openapi-skill

Fetch CoinAPI market data including exchange rates, OHLCV candles, and order books.

111|9|Updated Feb 20, 2026
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npx skills add https://github.com/holon-run/uxc --skill coinapi-openapi-skill
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Skill: coinapi-openapi-skill
Source: https://github.com/holon-run/uxc/tree/main/skills/coinapi-openapi-skill
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/holon-run/uxc --skill coinapi-openapi-skill

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill includes references (resource) and scripts (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

This skill simplifies accessing CoinAPI's market data by providing a curated OpenAPI schema and handling authentication, making it easier to retrieve real-time financial information.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Market Data Access: Retrieve current exchange rates, quote snapshots, OHLCV candles, trades, and order book data.
  • Simplified Authentication: Manages API key authentication for secure access to CoinAPI services.
  • Use Case: Quickly get the latest Bitcoin to USD exchange rate or fetch historical OHLCV data for a specific trading pair.

Quick Start

Use the coinapi-openapi-cli to get the latest OHLCV candles for BINANCE_SPOT_BTC_USDT with a 1-day period.

Frequently Asked Questions about coinapi-openapi-skill

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I fetch cryptocurrency OHLCV candle data via REST API?

To fetch cryptocurrency OHLCV candle data via REST API, you can use a curated OpenAPI schema to retrieve latest candles for specific trading pairs like BINANCE_SPOT_BTC_USDT with a 1-day period.

Can I get real-time crypto exchange rates and quote snapshots through an API?

Yes, you can get real-time crypto exchange rates and quote snapshots through the API by executing market data reads that return current exchange rates and quote snapshots for requested assets.

How do I manage API key authentication for CoinAPI market data access?

You manage CoinAPI market data access by configuring your API key authentication via the `uxc auth` command, which secures your requests when retrieving trades, quotes, or order book data.

What do I need to access CoinAPI cryptocurrency order books and trades?

To access CoinAPI cryptocurrency order books and trades, you need the `uxc` CLI installed, network access to CoinAPI, and a valid CoinAPI key configured through the `uxc auth` command.

Does this cryptocurrency market data approach support write operations or only reads?

This cryptocurrency market data approach only supports reads, utilizing read-first guardrails within the curated OpenAPI schema to fetch exchange rates, quotes, OHLCV candles, trades, and order books.

What is the best way to retrieve latest trades for a specific crypto trading pair?

The best way to retrieve latest trades for a specific crypto trading pair is using a curated OpenAPI schema that handles API-key auth and executes CoinAPI REST API market data reads.