stocks

Name: stocks
Availability: InStock
Author: plaidmustache

Fetch stock quotes, OHLCV history, and crypto prices from Yahoo Finance.

Updated May 4, 2026

Search Tags:#finance #history #market-data #stocks #crypto #quotes #yahoo-finance

Ready to run

npx skills add https://github.com/Plaidmustache/hermes-nulab --skill stocks-plaidmustache

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Skill: stocks
Source: https://github.com/Plaidmustache/hermes-nulab/tree/main/optional-skills/finance/stocks
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/Plaidmustache/hermes-nulab --skill stocks-plaidmustache

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill includes scripts (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

Pulls real-time stock quotes, OHLCV history, ticker search, portfolio-style comparisons, and crypto prices from Yahoo Finance with zero external dependencies, enabling fast market insight.

Core Features & Use Cases

Read-only market data: quote, search, history, compare, crypto.
Lightweight CLI with Python stdlib only, no API keys required.
Use cases include quick price lookups, historical performance reviews, and side-by-side symbol comparisons.

Quick Start

Run stocks_client.py quote AAPL to fetch the latest price for a given symbol.

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 from Yahoo Finance without an API key?▼

You can fetch real-time stock quotes from Yahoo Finance without an API key by running a lightweight Python script. The Skill requires only Python 3.x standard library modules, using resilient Yahoo endpoints to retrieve market data with zero external dependencies.

Can I compare multiple stock symbols and crypto prices side-by-side?▼

Yes, you can compare multiple stock symbols and crypto prices side-by-side. The Skill supports multi-symbol comparisons and crypto price lookups, enabling quick side-by-side market research across both traditional stocks and cryptocurrency assets.

What's the best way to fetch OHLCV historical data for market analysis?▼

The best way to fetch OHLCV historical data is using the Skill's built-in history retrieval function. It pulls Open, High, Low, Close, Volume data directly from Yahoo Finance, allowing you to review historical performance for any supported ticker symbol.

Do I need Alpha Vantage to fetch market data and ticker search results?▼

No, you do not need Alpha Vantage to fetch market data or perform ticker searches. The Skill relies on Yahoo Finance endpoints for read-only data access, with Alpha Vantage serving only as an optional enrichment layer if you want additional insights.

Are there limitations to using Python stdlib for crypto and stock price lookups?▼

A limitation of using Python stdlib is that data access is strictly read-only. While sufficient for price lookups and historical reviews, this approach cannot execute trades or stream live data, as it is designed for quick market research rather than real-time trading systems.