polymarket

Query Polymarket public REST APIs for prices, orderbooks, and price history.

1|Updated Apr 30, 2025
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/lucasfth/config --skill polymarket-lucasfth
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Skill: polymarket
Source: https://github.com/lucasfth/config/tree/main/.hermes/skills/research/polymarket
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/lucasfth/config --skill polymarket-lucasfth

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

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

What problem does it solve?

Access Polymarket market data from public REST APIs to obtain real-time prices, orderbooks, and price history without requiring authentication.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Retrieve current market prices, volumes, and price history for binary markets to monitor market movement.
  • Discover events and markets via public search and view detailed market questions, outcomes, and volumes.
  • Align Gamma, CLOB, and Data API data by parsing double-encoded fields and presenting a cohesive data view for decision support.

Quick Start

Fetch the current prices for a specific Polymarket token_id to view live market data.

Frequently Asked Questions about polymarket

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I fetch Polymarket price history and orderbook data without an API key?

You can fetch Polymarket price history and orderbook data without an API key by querying public REST APIs. This read-only approach retrieves real-time prices and volumes for monitoring binary markets.

Can I use public REST APIs to search for specific Polymarket events and markets?

Yes, you can use public REST APIs to search for specific Polymarket events and markets. The Gamma API enables discovering events and viewing detailed market questions, outcomes, and trading volumes.

What is the best way to align data from Gamma, CLOB, and Data APIs for prediction market analysis?

The best way to align prediction market data from Gamma, CLOB, and Data APIs is by parsing their double-encoded fields. This process presents a cohesive data view for decision support and high-level reporting.

Do I need authentication to retrieve recent trades and current prices from Polymarket?

No, you do not need authentication to retrieve recent trades and current prices from Polymarket. The skill queries public REST APIs to obtain real-time market data suitable for research and monitoring.

How do I get current market prices for a specific Polymarket token_id?

To get current market prices for a specific Polymarket token_id, query the public CLOB REST API. This fetches live market data and current prices for your targeted binary market tokens.

Are there limitations to using read-only public APIs for Polymarket trading data?

Yes, limitations of using read-only public APIs for Polymarket trading data include the inability to execute trades or place orders. It is strictly designed for high-level analysis, reporting, and monitoring.