Description
ccxt-python is an agent skill that is a guide to using CCXT in Python projects, for integrating with cryptocurrency exchanges. CCXT is a library with a standard REST API and a real-time WebSocket API, the latter provided by the ccxt.pro edition. The skill helps you install CCXT, connect to exchanges and work with their data. Use it when you are building a Python tool that reads market data or places orders on exchanges through one common interface, and you want the setup and connection steps. Trading with real funds carries risk, and the skill does not advise on what to trade. The skill's installation steps show the pip package for the REST API and for the WebSocket API. It is part of the ccxt/ccxt repository on GitHub, which has about 44,400 stars. The listing shows it as free, and it has about 2,000 installs. Install it with npx skills add https://github.com/ccxt/ccxt --skill ccxt-python.…
Highlights
- REST API for standard exchange calls
- WebSocket API for real-time data
- Installation and connection steps
- One interface across many exchanges
- Python projects
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ccxt-python FAQ
What is CCXT?
A library for connecting Python code to cryptocurrency exchanges through a common interface.
What APIs does it cover?
A standard REST API and a real-time WebSocket API, the latter in ccxt.pro.
Does the skill advise on trading?
No. It covers installation and connection, not what to trade.
How do I install it?
Run npx skills add https://github.com/ccxt/ccxt --skill ccxt-python.
Does it need an exchange account?
Connecting to an exchange's private endpoints needs your own credentials, which the skill does not supply.
What are the best ccxt-python alternatives?
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