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stock-trader

Manage US stock and ETF trades via Alpaca with paper trading.

Updated Aug 23, 2026
Search Tags:#trading#order management#stocks#alpaca#portfolio reporting#paper trading#etfs
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/datagridSolution/forex-trading-ai-agent --skill stock-trader-datagridsolution
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: stock-trader
Source: https://github.com/datagridSolution/forex-trading-ai-agent/tree/main/skills/stock-trader
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/datagridSolution/forex-trading-ai-agent --skill stock-trader-datagridsolution

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill includes references (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

Stock traders need a reliable way to place orders, manage positions, and review account/portfolio status without manually stitching together broker APIs and workflows.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Broker-connected portfolio & position management: Pull account value, open positions, quotes, and unrealized P&L for US stocks and ETFs (primarily via Alpaca), including paper trading for safer practice.
  • Order execution & management: Place market/limit/stop/stop-limit/trailing-stop orders, cancel orders, and close positions or all positions.
  • Market data & basic analysis: Check whether markets are open, retrieve quotes, and compute pivot points for decision support.

Use case: You want to run a simple rules-based swing plan—connect to Alpaca in paper mode, check a quote, buy a set quantity, then attach a stop loss to manage downside automatically.

Quick Start

Connect the skill in paper trading mode, then place a market buy for 10 shares of AAPL and report your updated portfolio balance.

Frequently Asked Questions about stock-trader

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I place stock orders and manage my portfolio using Alpaca?▼

You can place stock orders and manage your portfolio by mapping trading intents to Alpaca connector actions that execute market, limit, stop, and trailing-stop orders while returning formatted portfolio reports.

Can I practice trading US stocks and ETFs without risking real money?▼

Yes, you can practice trading US stocks and ETFs by enabling optional paper trading mode in Alpaca, allowing you to simulate order execution and portfolio management safely.

Do I need API credentials to execute trades and fetch quotes?▼

Yes, you need broker API credentials like ALPACA_API_KEY and ALPACA_API_SECRET to connect, fetch quotes, check account state, and execute orders through the Alpaca integration.

How do I attach a stop loss after buying stocks in my portfolio?▼

To attach a stop loss after buying stocks, you execute a buy order for your target quantity and then place a separate stop or trailing-stop order to manage downside risk automatically.

What market data can I retrieve for US stocks and ETFs before trading?▼

You can retrieve real-time quotes, check whether markets are open, compute pivot points for decision support, and view unrealized P&L for your open US stock and ETF positions.

Can I close all open positions and cancel pending orders at once?▼

Yes, the order management workflow supports canceling pending orders and closing individual positions or all open positions across your US stock and ETF portfolio.

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