polymarket

Retrieve Polymarket market prices, orderbooks, and historical data via REST APIs.

Updated Mar 29, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/shuff57/agent-evo --skill polymarket-shuff57
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: polymarket
Source: https://github.com/shuff57/agent-evo/tree/main/skills/.archive/topics-2026-05-10/research/polymarket
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/shuff57/agent-evo --skill polymarket-shuff57

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

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

What problem does it solve?

This Skill simplifies querying prediction market data from Polymarket, providing quick access to market prices, orderbooks, and historical data.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Market Data Retrieval: Fetch real-time prices, orderbooks, and historical price data for various prediction markets.
  • Search and Discovery: Search for markets and events using keywords and retrieve detailed information.
  • Use Case: If you need to know the current odds of a specific event happening, this Skill can quickly provide you with the necessary data.

Quick Start

Query the odds of a specific event on Polymarket by using the 'polymarket' skill followed by the event name.

Frequently Asked Questions about polymarket

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I get real-time prediction market data from Polymarket using Python?

You can retrieve real-time prediction market data from Polymarket by using Python scripts to query its public REST APIs. This approach fetches current market prices and event details directly through HTTP requests and JSON parsing.

What is the best way to fetch Polymarket orderbook and historical price data?

Fetching Polymarket orderbook and historical price data is best handled by executing targeted REST API requests. This method provides structured JSON output containing detailed historical trends and live orderbook depth for prediction markets.

Can I search for specific prediction market events by keyword?

Yes, you can search for specific prediction market events by passing keywords to the Polymarket API. This action queries the backend to retrieve matching market information and current odds for those targeted events.

Do I need Python and specific libraries to access Polymarket API data?

Yes, you need Python along with the requests and json libraries to access Polymarket API data. These dependencies handle the HTTP communication and parse the returned JSON responses for market data retrieval.

How does a REST API retrieve current odds for prediction markets?

A REST API retrieves current odds for prediction markets by sending HTTP GET requests to specific endpoints. The server responds with JSON formatted data containing real-time prices and market details for parsing and analysis.

What are the limitations of using public REST APIs for prediction market data retrieval?

Limitations of using public REST APIs for prediction market data retrieval include potential rate limits and reliance on real-time connectivity. This approach only provides data access, requiring separate logic to execute trades or manage portfolios.