A high-performance WebSocket monitor that detects and alerts you to new Binance trading pair listings the moment they go live.
Install & Download
1. ClawHub CLI
The fastest way to install a skill directly from the registry.
npx clawhub@latest install alpha
2. Manual Installation
Copy the skill folder to one of these locations
~/.openclaw/skills/ <project>/skills/ Priority: Workspace > Local > Bundled
3. Prompt Installation
Copy this prompt to OpenClaw to install it automatically.
Help me install alpha using Clawhub. If Clawhub is not installed, install it first (npm i -g clawhub).
Prefer to download?
Get the raw skill files in a ZIP archive.
What is Binance Alpha Explorer?
Binance Alpha Explorer is a specialized monitoring tool designed for traders and developers who need to react instantly to new market listings. By leveraging the Binance !miniTicker@arr WebSocket stream, this skill identifies newly appearing trading pairs with millisecond latency, providing a competitive edge in the fast-moving cryptocurrency market.
The tool maintains a local state of known symbols and performs dual-verification via REST APIs to ensure that detected coins are active and have valid pricing data. It is a lightweight, efficient solution for those building automated trading workflows or alert systems within the Openclaw Skills ecosystem.
Binance Alpha Explorer Use Cases
- Immediate notification of new coin listings to capitalize on early trading volatility.
- Tracking and auditing recent Binance listings for market research and trend analysis.
- Building a baseline of active spot trading pairs for custom algorithmic trading bots.
- Automating alerts for specific market entry triggers using a stable WebSocket connection.
How Binance Alpha Explorer Works
- The skill establishes a persistent connection to the Binance stream API using the !miniTicker@arr endpoint.
- It loads a locally stored set of known_symbols to establish a baseline of existing trading pairs.
- As market data flows in, it extracts symbols from each packet and compares them against the known set.
- Upon detecting a new symbol, it queries the Binance REST API to verify price validity and ensure the pair is open for trading.
- Once verified, it triggers a real-time terminal alert and logs the listing to a persistent history file.
Binance Alpha Explorer Setup
To get started with this Openclaw Skills compatible monitor, ensure you have Python 3.7+ installed and run the following commands:
# Install the required WebSocket client
pip3 install websocket-client --user
# Start the real-time monitor
python3 scripts/alpha.py monitor
Binance Alpha Explorer Data Schema & Taxonomy
The skill manages persistent data within the ~/.config/alpha/ directory to ensure state is maintained across restarts:
| File | Format | Description |
|---|---|---|
known_symbols.json |
JSON Set | A comprehensive list of all trading pairs currently recognized by the system. |
alerts_history.json |
JSON Array | A log of the last 100 detected listings, including price and volume data at the time of discovery. |
Data fields captured include:
- Symbol (s)
- Latest Price (c)
- Open Price (o)
- 24h Base and Quote Volumes (v, q)
Binance Alpha Explorer Advanced Features
- Auto-Reconnect Mechanism: Built-in resilience to handle network drops without missing potential listing events.
- Dual-Layer Verification: Combines WebSocket speed with REST API accuracy to filter out system noise and invalid symbols.
- State Persistence: Ensures that even after a system reboot, the monitor doesn't re-trigger alerts for existing coins.
- Extensible Alerting: The modular architecture allows developers to easily hook into the notification function for Webhook or SMS integrations.
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