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alpaca-trading

Execute trades and manage portfolios via the apcacli CLI against Alpaca's Trading API.

6|Updated Feb 8, 2026
Search Tags:#automation#cli#rust#trading#alpaca#apcacli
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/lacymorrow/alpaca-trading-skill --skill alpaca-trading
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Skill: alpaca-trading
Source: https://github.com/lacymorrow/alpaca-trading-skill/tree/main
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/lacymorrow/alpaca-trading-skill --skill alpaca-trading

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

This skill enables command-line traders to execute trades, monitor markets, and manage portfolios using Alpaca's API via the apcacli CLI, reducing friction and enabling automation from the terminal.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Trading operations: Submit, modify, and cancel orders for stocks, ETFs, options, and crypto.
  • Portfolio management: View positions, P/L, and account balances; check buying power.
  • Market data & streaming: Retrieve asset information, market status, and real-time account activity.
  • Use case: Automate daily workflows that place orders, pull portfolio updates, and alert you to important events, all from your shell.

Quick Start

  • Install Rust toolchain if needed and then install apcacli:
  • cargo install apcacli
  • Verify it works:
  • apcacli --help
  • Configure environment:
  • export APCA_API_KEY_ID='your_key'
  • export APCA_API_SECRET_KEY='your_secret'
  • Try a test:
  • apcacli account get
  • apcacli market clock

Frequently Asked Questions about alpaca-trading

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I trade stocks from the terminal using the Alpaca API?▼

You can trade stocks from the terminal by installing the apcacli command-line tool, configuring your Alpaca API keys as environment variables, and executing commands to submit or cancel orders directly from your shell.

Can I manage my Alpaca portfolio and check buying power via command line?▼

Yes, you can manage your Alpaca portfolio via command line by running apcacli to view positions, check account balances, monitor real-time P/L, and verify your current buying power.

Does command line trading with Alpaca support options and crypto?▼

Command line trading with Alpaca supports stocks, ETFs, options, and crypto. The apcacli tool executes these trading operations and retrieves market data through Alpaca's Trading API.

What do I need to set up before automating trades with Alpaca CLI?▼

Before automating trades with Alpaca CLI, you need the Rust toolchain to install apcacli, a configured Alpaca account, and your API key ID and secret exported as environment variables.

Is paper trading the default environment for terminal-based Alpaca trading?▼

Yes, paper trading is the safe default environment for terminal-based Alpaca trading. This allows you to test order submissions and portfolio management workflows risk-free before switching to live trading.

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