commodities-quote

Fetch real-time commodity quotes via the Octagon MCP server.

130|13|Updated Feb 2, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/OctagonAI/skills --skill commodities-quote
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent
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Skill: commodities-quote
Source: https://github.com/OctagonAI/skills/tree/main/skills/commodities-quote
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/OctagonAI/skills --skill commodities-quote

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill includes references (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

Real-time commodity quotes are essential for financial decision-making but require integrated access to reliable data feeds. This skill provides seamless access to real-time commodity prices, day ranges, and moving averages through the Octagon MCP server, enabling agents to query and analyze commodities efficiently.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Real-time quotes for a wide range of commodities (gold, crude oil, natural gas, etc.) including current price, daily high/low, and moving averages.
  • Day-range and 52-week range analysis, with simple position and momentum assessments to support trading or research workflows.
  • Use cases include price checks, trend analysis, cross-commodity comparisons, and alert-driven decision making in finance workflows.

Quick Start

Request a real-time commodity quote for a symbol (e.g., GCUSD) using the octagon-agent tool.

Frequently Asked Questions about commodities-quote

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

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How do I get real-time commodity quotes for gold and crude oil?

Real-time commodity quotes for gold, crude oil, and other symbols are fetched via the Octagon MCP server. You receive current prices, daily high/low, and moving averages by requesting a quote for specific symbols.

Can I use this skill for moving average and day-range price analysis?

Moving average and day-range price analysis are supported through fetched real-time commodity quotes. The skill provides daily high/low ranges, 52-week ranges, and momentum assessments to support trading and research workflows.

Do I need an API key to fetch commodity prices through the Octagon MCP?

An API key is required to fetch commodity prices through the Octagon MCP. The skill enforces MCP configuration prerequisites and handles errors when the server is unavailable or API keys are missing.

What commodities are supported for cross-commodity price comparisons?

Cross-commodity price comparisons are supported across precious metals, energy, and agricultural commodities. You can fetch real-time quotes for symbols like gold, crude oil, and natural gas to analyze relative price trends.

Why does my commodity quote request fail with a server error?

Commodity quote requests fail with server errors when the Octagon MCP server is unavailable or API keys are missing. The skill provides structured error handling to identify these configuration prerequisites.

What's the best way to integrate real-time commodity data into finance workflows?

Integrating real-time commodity data into finance workflows is best handled by requesting quotes through the octagon-agent tool. This provides structured outputs for price checks, trend analysis, and alert-driven decision making.