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Fetch stock quotes, historical OHLCV data, and crypto prices via Yahoo Finance API.

1|1|Updated May 25, 2026
Search Tags:#financial analysis#crypto prices#market data#historical data#stock quotes
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/aayushsoam/clawbot-agent --skill stocks-aayushsoam
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: stocks
Source: https://github.com/aayushsoam/clawbot-agent/tree/main/optional-skills/finance/stocks
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/aayushsoam/clawbot-agent --skill stocks-aayushsoam

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

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

What problem does it solve?

This Skill simplifies the process of obtaining stock quotes, historical data, and crypto prices, providing a convenient way to stay informed about financial markets.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Stock Quotes: Get current prices, changes, and volumes for stocks.
  • Historical Data: Retrieve OHLCV data and performance metrics over specified date ranges.
  • Crypto Prices: Access real-time prices for cryptocurrencies.
  • Use Case: Suppose you want to compare the performance of two stocks, like Apple and Microsoft. Use this Skill to quickly fetch and compare their prices, changes, and market caps.

Quick Start

Use the stocks skill to get the current price of Apple stock.

Frequently Asked Questions about stocks

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I fetch stock quotes and historical market data using Yahoo Finance API?▼

You can fetch stock quotes and historical market data by using this Skill to query the Yahoo Finance API for current prices, changes, volumes, and OHLCV data over specified date ranges.

Can I retrieve real-time crypto prices alongside equities data for financial analysis?▼

Yes, you can retrieve real-time crypto prices alongside equities data, as this Skill supports fetching cryptocurrency prices and stock market data for comprehensive financial analysis.

Do I need an Alpha Vantage API key to get stock quotes, or does it work without one?▼

An Alpha Vantage API key is optional for getting stock quotes; the Skill fetches core market data using the Yahoo Finance API, requiring only Python 3.8+ to run.

What's the best way to compare the performance of two stocks like Apple and Microsoft?▼

The best way to compare stock performance is to use this Skill to quickly fetch and compare current prices, changes, and market caps for equities like Apple and Microsoft.

Does fetching historical OHLCV data require specific Python dependencies or environments?▼

Fetching historical OHLCV data requires Python 3.8+ and depends on the requests and json libraries to retrieve performance metrics over specified date ranges from Yahoo Finance.

What are the limitations of using Yahoo Finance API for investment research and market monitoring?▼

Limitations include relying on Yahoo Finance API for standard market data, while additional or specialized data for investment research requires an optional Alpha Vantage API key.

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