finnhub

Access real-time financial market data and company fundamentals via the Finnhub API.

173|28|Updated Jun 2, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/gauss314/skills --skill finnhub-gauss314
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Skill: finnhub
Source: https://github.com/gauss314/skills/tree/main/skills/finnhub
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/gauss314/skills --skill finnhub-gauss314

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

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

What problem does it solve?

This skill solves the challenge of accessing reliable, real-time financial market data, company fundamentals, and news without manually navigating fragmented financial websites.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Market Intelligence: Retrieve real-time stock quotes, company profiles, and analyst recommendations.
  • Fundamental Analysis: Access key financial metrics and earnings history for US-listed companies.
  • Use Case: A developer can use this skill to build a custom dashboard that tracks daily stock performance, monitors company news, and displays analyst sentiment for a portfolio of tech stocks.

Quick Start

Use the finnhub skill to fetch the latest real-time quote and company profile for Apple using the ticker symbol AAPL.

Frequently Asked Questions about finnhub

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I get real-time stock quotes and company fundamentals programmatically?

To get real-time stock quotes and company fundamentals programmatically, you can use this Skill to access the Finnhub API, which handles rate-limited requests for global financial instruments. It requires a valid Finnhub API key and the requests library.

Can I retrieve analyst recommendations and earnings history for US-listed companies?

Yes, you can retrieve analyst recommendations and earnings history for US-listed companies. The Skill provides programmatic access to fundamental analysis data, including key financial metrics and analyst sentiment, via the Finnhub API.

Do I need an API key to fetch financial market data and news?

Yes, you need a valid Finnhub API key to fetch financial market data and news. The Skill requires this key to authenticate and handle rate-limited requests for real-time stock quotes, company profiles, and market updates.

What's the best way to build a custom dashboard that tracks daily stock performance?

The best way to build a custom dashboard for tracking daily stock performance is to use this Skill to fetch real-time quotes, monitor company news, and display analyst recommendations for your portfolio via the Finnhub API.

Why does my request for market data return a rate limit error?

Your request for market data returns a rate limit error because the Finnhub API enforces rate limits on requests for stock quotes, earnings, and analyst recommendations. The Skill handles these rate-limited requests, but exceeding your plan's quota will trigger errors.

How do I monitor company news and market sentiment for a portfolio of tech stocks?

To monitor company news and market sentiment for a portfolio of tech stocks, use this Skill to retrieve real-time financial news and analyst recommendations via the Finnhub API. It facilitates market research tasks for global financial instruments.