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vcp-screener

Screen S&P 500 stocks for Minervini's VCP pattern and Stage 2 uptrends.

Updated Mar 1, 2026
Search Tags:#pivot#stock-screening#rs#vcp#minervini#volatility-contraction
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/Dorpeer95/stocks-trading --skill vcp-screener-dorpeer95
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Skill: vcp-screener
Source: https://github.com/Dorpeer95/stocks-trading/tree/main/.claude/skills/vcp-screener
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/Dorpeer95/stocks-trading --skill vcp-screener-dorpeer95

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

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

What problem does it solve?

Screen S&P 500 stocks for Mark Minervini's Volatility Contraction Pattern (VCP) to identify Stage 2 uptrends forming contracting volatility near breakout pivots.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Screen S&P 500 stocks for Minervini's VCP pattern and rank candidates by composite score.
  • Provide dual-ready sections: Pre-breakout Watchlist and Extended / Quality VCP with pivot proximity, risk, and RS metrics.
  • Generate machine-readable JSON and human-readable Markdown reports (top results and full funnel details).

Quick Start

Run the vcp-screener with an API key to screen S&P 500 stocks and generate JSON/Markdown reports.

Frequently Asked Questions about vcp-screener

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I screen S&P 500 stocks for Minervini's Volatility Contraction Pattern?▼

To screen S&P 500 stocks for the Volatility Contraction Pattern, run the vcp-screener with a valid FMP API key to execute a three-phase pipeline that outputs ranked candidates with detailed scores and reports.

What is a VCP stock screener and how does it identify Stage 2 uptrends?▼

A VCP stock screener identifies Stage 2 uptrends by analyzing price data and SPY history to detect contracting volatility near pivot points, filtering stocks through a pre-screen, trend template, and VCP detection phase.

Do I need an FMP API key to screen stocks for volatility contraction patterns?▼

Yes, you need a valid FMP API key and internet access. The screener requires these to fetch necessary price data and SPY history for computing Volatility Contraction Pattern metrics and trend templates.

How do I get JSON and Markdown reports for VCP stock screening results?▼

Generate JSON and Markdown reports for VCP stock screening by running the screener, which produces machine-readable outputs and human-readable documents detailing pre-breakout watchlists, extended VCPs, pivot proximity, risk, and RS metrics.

Can I screen for pivot proximity and relative strength metrics in S&P 500 stocks?▼

Yes, you can screen S&P 500 stocks for pivot proximity, risk, and RS metrics. The screener outputs dual-ready sections including a pre-breakout watchlist and an extended quality VCP list with these specific metrics.

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