open-exchange-rate

Get real-time exchange rates and currency conversion using free public ExchangeRate-API. No API key required. Use when users ask for current exchange rates, currency conversion calculations, or need to check currency prices.

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Best use case

open-exchange-rate is best used when you need a repeatable AI agent workflow instead of a one-off prompt.

Get real-time exchange rates and currency conversion using free public ExchangeRate-API. No API key required. Use when users ask for current exchange rates, currency conversion calculations, or need to check currency prices.

Teams using open-exchange-rate 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

$curl -o ~/.claude/skills/open-exchange-rate/SKILL.md --create-dirs "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/openclaw/skills/main/skills/alone86136/open-exchange-rate/SKILL.md"

Manual Installation

  1. Download SKILL.md from GitHub
  2. Place it in .claude/skills/open-exchange-rate/SKILL.md inside your project
  3. Restart your AI agent — it will auto-discover the skill

How open-exchange-rate Compares

Feature / Agentopen-exchange-rateStandard Approach
Platform SupportNot specifiedLimited / Varies
Context Awareness High Baseline
Installation ComplexityUnknownN/A

Frequently Asked Questions

What does this skill do?

Get real-time exchange rates and currency conversion using free public ExchangeRate-API. No API key required. Use when users ask for current exchange rates, currency conversion calculations, or need to check currency prices.

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.

Related Guides

SKILL.md Source

# open-exchange-rate

## Overview

A simple skill for getting real-time exchange rate information and performing currency conversion using the public ExchangeRate-API. No API key required for requests.

## Features

- **Get latest exchange rates**: Retrieve up-to-date exchange rates for all currencies
- **Currency conversion**: Convert an amount from one currency to another
- **List all available currencies**: Show a complete list of supported currency codes

## Usage

### Get latest rates for base currency
```bash
python3 scripts/get_rates.py --base USD
```

### Convert currency
```bash
python3 scripts/convert.py --from USD --to EUR --amount 100
```

### List all available currencies
```bash
python3 scripts/list_currencies.py
```

## Resources

### scripts/
- `get_rates.py` - Get latest exchange rates with optional base currency
- `convert.py` - Convert amount between two currencies
- `list_currencies.py` - List all available currency codes and names

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