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crypto-gold-monitor

Fetch BTC, ETH, gold, silver, and USD/CNY rates from public APIs.

65|9|Updated Jan 29, 2026
Search Tags:#monitoring#bash#crypto#coingecko#yahoo-finance#exchange-rate#precious-metals
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/EthanAlgoX/MarketBot --skill crypto-gold-monitor
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: crypto-gold-monitor
Source: https://github.com/EthanAlgoX/MarketBot/tree/main/marketbot/skills/crypto-gold-monitor
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/EthanAlgoX/MarketBot --skill crypto-gold-monitor

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill requires bash, curl, python3, bc.

What problem does it solve?

Provides a lightweight, no-API-key way to get a quick macro risk pulse by monitoring Bitcoin, Ethereum, gold, silver, and USD/CNY exchange rates so users can check market conditions when richer data feeds are unavailable.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Free public data sources: Fetches prices from CoinGecko, ExchangeRate API, GoldAPI demo endpoint, and falls back to Yahoo Finance when needed.
  • CLI helper with caching and anchors: Includes a shell helper that caches results in /tmp, supports manual metal anchor updates, and a refresh command to force reloads.
  • Use Case: Run the script to build a small dashboard for intraday monitoring, integration in lightweight reporting pipelines, or as a fallback data source for alerts.

Quick Start

Run the crypto-gold-monitor script to fetch current BTC, ETH, gold, silver and USD/CNY prices and display a concise dashboard.

Frequently Asked Questions about crypto-gold-monitor

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I monitor crypto and precious metals prices without an API key?▼

You can monitor crypto and precious metals prices without an API key by fetching data from free public sources like CoinGecko, ExchangeRate API, and GoldAPI demo endpoints, with Yahoo Finance as a fallback for building lightweight CLI dashboards.

Can I check real-time Bitcoin, Ethereum, gold, and silver prices in bash?▼

Yes, you can check real-time Bitcoin, Ethereum, gold, and silver prices in bash using a shell helper that queries CoinGecko and Yahoo Finance, caching results locally in /tmp to provide a quick macro risk pulse.

What's the best way to build a CLI dashboard for intraday market monitoring?▼

The best way to build a CLI dashboard for intraday market monitoring is using a shell script that fetches live crypto and metals prices, applies simple caching to avoid rate limits, and supports manual anchor updates and forced refreshes.

Does this crypto and metals monitor require premium data feeds?▼

No, this crypto and metals monitor does not require premium data feeds. It is designed as a fallback data source that queries free public endpoints like CoinGecko and Yahoo Finance when richer data feeds are unavailable.

How do I fix stale price data when monitoring BTC and USD/CNY exchange rates?▼

To fix stale price data when monitoring BTC and USD/CNY exchange rates, use the shell helper's refresh command to force reloads and bypass the local /tmp cache, ensuring your market checks display current values.

What dependencies do I need to run a bash script for crypto and gold price checks?▼

To run a bash script for crypto and gold price checks, you need bash, curl, python3, and bc installed on your system to execute the data fetching, processing, and calculation logic for the market dashboard.

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