stocks

Retrieve real-time and historical market data for stocks and cryptocurrencies via Yahoo Finance.

1|Updated Jul 31, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/icyzh/hermes-web --skill stocks-icyzh
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Skill: stocks
Source: https://github.com/icyzh/hermes-web/tree/main/optional-skills/finance/stocks
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/icyzh/hermes-web --skill stocks-icyzh

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill includes scripts (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

This skill eliminates the need to manually browse financial websites by providing instant, programmatic access to stock quotes, historical performance, and cryptocurrency pricing directly within your terminal.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Market Intelligence: Retrieve current stock quotes, including price, volume, and 52-week ranges.
  • Historical Analysis: Generate OHLCV data for specific date ranges to track asset performance over time.
  • Comparison & Search: Compare multiple tickers side-by-side or find new investment opportunities by searching for company names.

Quick Start

Use the stocks skill to get the current market quote for Apple by running the stocks_client.py script with the quote command followed by the ticker symbol AAPL.

Frequently Asked Questions about stocks

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I get real-time stock quotes and cryptocurrency pricing in my terminal?

To get real-time stock quotes, use the stocks command-line interface to retrieve current market data directly from Yahoo Finance endpoints. It provides instant pricing, volume, and 52-week ranges without needing a browser.

Can I retrieve historical OHLCV market data for specific date ranges?

Yes, you can retrieve historical OHLCV market data for specific date ranges. The tool generates historical performance metrics for stocks and cryptocurrencies, allowing you to track asset performance over time programmatically.

Does this market data tool require any external dependencies or Python packages?

No external dependencies are required to retrieve market data. The tool operates entirely using Python standard library modules, ensuring zero-dependency execution across multiple operating systems without needing pip installs.

How do I find new investment opportunities or compare multiple stock tickers?

You can find new investment opportunities by searching for company names to discover their tickers. The tool also facilitates side-by-side comparison of multiple tickers to evaluate different assets within your terminal.

What is the best way to track asset performance without manually browsing financial websites?

The best way to track asset performance is by using a command-line interface to programmatically pull real-time and historical financial data. This eliminates manual browsing by delivering stock and crypto metrics instantly to your terminal.