vibetrader
Create and manage AI-powered trading bots via natural language. Paper & live trading, portfolio monitoring, backtesting, stock quotes, and options chains.
Best use case
vibetrader is best used when you need a repeatable AI agent workflow instead of a one-off prompt.
Create and manage AI-powered trading bots via natural language. Paper & live trading, portfolio monitoring, backtesting, stock quotes, and options chains.
Teams using vibetrader should expect a more consistent output, faster repeated execution, less prompt rewriting.
When to use this skill
- You want a reusable workflow that can be run more than once with consistent structure.
When not to use this skill
- You only need a quick one-off answer and do not need a reusable workflow.
- You cannot install or maintain the underlying files, dependencies, or repository context.
Installation
Claude Code / Cursor / Codex
Manual Installation
- Download SKILL.md from GitHub
- Place it in
.claude/skills/vibetrader/SKILL.mdinside your project - Restart your AI agent — it will auto-discover the skill
How vibetrader Compares
| Feature / Agent | vibetrader | Standard Approach |
|---|---|---|
| Platform Support | Not specified | Limited / Varies |
| Context Awareness | High | Baseline |
| Installation Complexity | Unknown | N/A |
Frequently Asked Questions
What does this skill do?
Create and manage AI-powered trading bots via natural language. Paper & live trading, portfolio monitoring, backtesting, stock quotes, and options chains.
Where can I find the source code?
You can find the source code on GitHub using the link provided at the top of the page.
SKILL.md Source
# VibeTrader - AI Trading Bots
Create and manage AI-powered trading bots using natural language. Trade stocks, ETFs, crypto, and options with automated strategies.
## What You Can Do
### 🤖 Bot Management
- **Create bots** from natural language: "Create a bot that buys AAPL when RSI drops below 30"
- **List, start, pause, delete** your bots
- **View bot performance** and trade history
- **Backtest strategies** before going live
### 📊 Portfolio & Trading
- **View positions** and account balance
- **Get real-time quotes** for stocks, ETFs, and crypto
- **Place manual orders** (buy/sell)
- **Switch between paper and live trading**
### 📈 Market Data
- Stock and ETF quotes
- Options chains with Greeks
- Market status checks
## Setup
1. **Get your API key** from [vibetrader.markets/settings](https://vibetrader.markets/settings)
2. **Set the environment variable** in your OpenClaw config (`~/.openclaw/openclaw.json`):
```json
{
"skills": {
"entries": {
"vibetrader": {
"env": {
"VIBETRADER_API_KEY": "vt_your_api_key_here"
}
}
}
}
}
```
Or export it in your shell:
```bash
export VIBETRADER_API_KEY="vt_your_api_key_here"
```
## REST API Endpoints
**Base URL:** `https://vibetrader-mcp-289016366682.us-central1.run.app`
**Authentication:** Include header `Authorization: Bearer YOUR_API_KEY` with every request.
### Health Check
```
GET /api/health
```
### List All Bots
```
GET /api/bots
GET /api/bots?mode=paper
GET /api/bots?mode=live
```
### Get Specific Bot
```
GET /api/bot?id=BOT_ID
```
### Get Portfolio (Account + Positions)
```
GET /api/portfolio?mode=paper
GET /api/portfolio?mode=live
```
### Get Positions Only
```
GET /api/positions?mode=paper
```
### Get Account Summary
```
GET /api/account?mode=paper
```
### Get Stock Quote
```
GET /api/quote?symbol=AAPL
GET /api/quote?symbol=TSLA
```
### Get Recent Trades
```
GET /api/trades?mode=paper&limit=20
```
### Check Market Status
```
GET /api/market-status
```
### Example with curl
```
curl -H "Authorization: Bearer vt_YOUR_KEY" https://vibetrader-mcp-289016366682.us-central1.run.app/api/bots
```
## MCP Tools (Alternative)
If your agent supports MCP protocol, these tools are available via the MCP server:
| Tool | Description |
|------|-------------|
| `authenticate` | Connect with your API key (auto-uses env var if set) |
| `create_bot` | Create a trading bot from natural language (use `prompt` param) |
| `list_bots` | List all your bots with status |
| `get_bot` | Get detailed bot info and strategy |
| `start_bot` | Start a paused bot |
| `pause_bot` | Pause a running bot |
| `delete_bot` | Delete a bot |
| `get_portfolio` | View positions and balance |
| `get_positions` | View current open positions |
| `get_account_summary` | Get account balance and buying power |
| `place_order` | Place a buy/sell order |
| `close_position` | Close an existing position |
| `get_quote` | Get stock/ETF/crypto quotes |
| `get_trade_history` | See recent trades |
| `run_backtest` | Backtest a bot's strategy |
| `get_market_status` | Check if markets are open |
## Example Prompts
### Create Trading Bots
- "Create a momentum bot that buys TSLA when RSI crosses below 30 and sells above 70"
- "Make an NVDA bot with a 5% trailing stop loss"
- "Create a crypto scalping bot for BTC/USD on the 5-minute chart"
- "Build an iron condor bot for SPY when IV rank is above 50"
### Manage Your Bots
- "Show me all my bots and how they're performing"
- "Pause my AAPL momentum bot"
- "What trades did my bots make today?"
- "Delete all my paused bots"
### Portfolio Management
- "What's my current portfolio value?"
- "Show my open positions with P&L"
- "Buy $500 worth of NVDA"
- "Close my TSLA position"
### Market Research
- "What's the current price of Apple stock?"
- "Get the options chain for SPY expiring this Friday"
- "Is the market open right now?"
### Backtesting
- "Backtest my RSI bot on the last 30 days"
- "How would a moving average crossover strategy have performed on QQQ?"
## Trading Modes
- **Paper Trading** (default): Practice with virtual money, no risk
- **Live Trading**: Real money trades via Alpaca brokerage
Switch modes with: "Switch to live trading mode" or "Use paper trading"
## MCP Server
This skill connects to the VibeTrader MCP server at:
```
https://vibetrader-mcp-289016366682.us-central1.run.app/mcp
```
## Support
- Website: [vibetrader.markets](https://vibetrader.markets)
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