symbol-datestamp-correction

Normalize NSE and MCX trading symbol datestamps to DD-MMM-YY format.

1|Updated Jan 22, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/sayujks0071/probable-fiesta --skill symbol-datestamp-correction
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Skill: symbol-datestamp-correction
Source: https://github.com/sayujks0071/probable-fiesta/tree/main/.cursor/skills/symbol-datestamp-correction
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/sayujks0071/probable-fiesta --skill symbol-datestamp-correction

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

NSE and MCX trading symbols and their datestamps often fail OpenAlgo data pipelines due to inconsistent expiry formats or misconstructed symbols. This Skill standardizes expiry dates to the required formats, builds correct futures and options symbols, and validates overall symbol structure to ensure reliable downstream processing.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Symbol formatting for NSE/NFO futures and options and MCX equivalents.
  • Datestamp normalization to DD-MMM-YY and uppercase symbols for database and UI consistency.
  • Validation and correction workflows for broker data feeds, backtests, and symbol lookups.

Quick Start

Pass raw NSE/MCX trading symbols and dates to the tool to normalize expiry formats and construct correct futures and options symbols.

Frequently Asked Questions about symbol-datestamp-correction

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I format NSE and MCX trading symbols for OpenAlgo data pipelines?

NSE and MCX trading symbols for OpenAlgo require standardizing symbol structures and normalizing expiry datestamps. This corrects misconstructed futures and options symbols, enforcing uppercase validation and removing extraneous characters for reliable downstream data processing.

What is the correct datestamp format for NSE futures and options symbols?

The correct datestamp format for NSE futures and options is DD-MMM-YY. Normalizing expiry dates to this format ensures database and UI consistency across broker data feeds, backtesting workflows, and symbol lookups within OpenAlgo.

How do I validate MCX symbols and datestamps for backtesting workflows?

Validating MCX symbols and datestamps for backtesting involves applying formatting rules to construct correct symbols and normalize dates to DD-MMM-YY. This validation enforces uppercase characters and eliminates formatting inconsistencies that impact data integrity.

Why do NSE and MCX symbols fail in OpenAlgo broker data feeds?

NSE and MCX symbols fail in OpenAlgo broker data feeds due to inconsistent expiry formats or misconstructed symbols. Correcting this involves standardizing expiry dates to DD-MMM-YY and applying strict symbol formatting rules for NFO futures and options and MCX equivalents.

Can I use this tool to correct uppercase validation and remove extraneous characters from NSE symbols?

Yes, you can correct uppercase validation and remove extraneous characters from NSE symbols. The tool applies formatting rules for NSE/NFO futures and options and MCX equivalents, enforcing uppercase structure with no extraneous characters to ensure symbol validity and data integrity.