skills.rest
alpacahq
alpacahqOFFICIAL
Explore all skills by this author →
Website𝕏@AlpacaHQGitHub

starter-dashboard

Generate a local Next.js Alpaca dashboard scaffold for paper trading and market data.

2|Updated Jun 16, 2026
Search Tags:#typescript#scaffolding#nextjs#market data#trading api#alpaca#paper trading
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/alpacahq/alpaca-ts-alpha --skill starter-dashboard
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: starter-dashboard
Source: https://github.com/alpacahq/alpaca-ts-alpha/tree/main/skills/starter-dashboard
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/alpacahq/alpaca-ts-alpha --skill starter-dashboard

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill includes scripts (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

It removes the blank-page work of starting an Alpaca dashboard from scratch by generating a ready-to-run local app for paper trading and market data exploration.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Next.js scaffold: Creates a local dashboard built on the published Alpaca TypeScript SDK.
  • Trading workflows: Demonstrates account, positions, orders, and paper order submission flows.
  • Market data workflows: Shows stock browsing, symbol detail pages, and historical price charts.
  • Safety-first defaults: Uses paper trading by default, supports placeholder credentials, and avoids overwriting existing generated files.
  • Use case: A software engineer can spin up a working Alpaca prototype for demos, internal validation, or SDK learning in minutes.

Quick Start

Ask the AI to create a local Next.js Alpaca paper-trading dashboard in your chosen target directory using the starter-dashboard skill.

Frequently Asked Questions about starter-dashboard

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I create a local Next.js dashboard for Alpaca paper trading?▼

To create a local Next.js dashboard for Alpaca paper trading, use a scaffolding generation tool that builds a ready-to-run app with TypeScript. It automatically sets up Trading API and Market Data API pages configured with safe paper trading defaults.

What is the fastest way to prototype an Alpaca TypeScript SDK app?▼

The fastest way to prototype an Alpaca TypeScript SDK app is generating a pre-built Next.js scaffold. This provides working pages for account positions, stock browsing, and historical price charts out of the box without starting from a blank page.

Can I use placeholder credentials when scaffolding an Alpaca trading dashboard?▼

Yes, you can use placeholder credentials when scaffolding an Alpaca trading dashboard. The generated Next.js app defaults to paper trading mode and safely supports placeholder values to let you explore market data workflows immediately.

Will generating an Alpaca Next.js scaffold overwrite my existing files?▼

No, generating an Alpaca Next.js scaffold will not overwrite your existing files. The tool applies safe template merging and non-overwriting file generation to protect your current project structure.

Does the generated Alpaca dashboard include market data and historical price charts?▼

Yes, the generated Alpaca dashboard includes market data and historical price charts. It features stock browsing, symbol detail pages, and Trading API workflows for paper order submission directly within the Next.js app.

Related Skills

Explore More Software Engineering Skills→
storyclaw-officialstoryclaw-official

alpaca-trading

Automate US stock and crypto trading via the Alpaca API.

Official
Intermediate
AradotsoAradotso
7

alpaca-trading-mcp-server

Execute stock, crypto, and options trades via Alpaca's MCP server.

Official
Intermediate
alpacahqalpacahq
2

alpaca-ts-alpha-sdk

Guide correct use of the @alpacahq/alpaca-ts-alpha TypeScript SDK for Alpaca trading and market-data workflows.

Official
Advanced
GemachDAOGemachDAO
4

gdex-ui-install-setup

Scaffold a React or Next.js project with a GDEX SDK provider.

Official
Intermediate