A comprehensive API skill for accessing CoinMarketCap exchange metadata, trading volumes, and proof-of-reserves data.
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1. ClawHub CLI
The fastest way to install a skill directly from the registry.
npx clawhub@latest install cmc-api-exchange
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 cmc-api-exchange using Clawhub. If Clawhub is not installed, install it first (npm i -g clawhub).
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What is CoinMarketCap Exchange API Skill?
The CoinMarketCap Exchange API Skill provides a robust technical bridge for AI agents to interact with centralized cryptocurrency exchange data. This skill enables developers and users to programmatically retrieve metadata for exchanges like Binance or Coinbase, analyze 24-hour trading volumes, and inspect specific market pairs across various platforms. By integrating this into Openclaw Skills, agents gain the ability to verify exchange legitimacy through proof-of-reserves and track historical volume trends.
This skill serves as the authoritative reference for any agentic workflow requiring deep insights into the exchange ecosystem. Whether you are building a financial dashboard or an automated trading research assistant, this skill ensures your agent has access to the same high-quality data used by professional traders and institutions through the ecosystem of Openclaw Skills.
CoinMarketCap Exchange API Skill Use Cases
- Comparing 24-hour trading volumes across multiple cryptocurrency exchanges to find the most liquid markets.
- Identifying all available trading pairs for a specific asset like Bitcoin or Ethereum on a chosen exchange.
- Retrieving exchange metadata including logos, official website URLs, and social media links.
- Verifying exchange asset holdings and proof-of-reserves to assess platform security.
- Tracking historical volume data to identify market trends or potential wash trading activities.
How CoinMarketCap Exchange API Skill Works
- The agent first uses the exchange map endpoint to translate a human-readable exchange name into a unique CMC ID.
- Once the ID is obtained, the agent can call the metadata endpoint to gather descriptive information about the platform.
- For market analysis, the agent queries listing or quote endpoints to fetch real-time volume, price conversions, and ranking data.
- Detailed pair analysis is performed by fetching specific market pairs and filtering by categories like spot or derivatives.
- Historical data requests can be made to analyze volume fluctuations over a specific time range.
CoinMarketCap Exchange API Skill Setup
To use this within the Openclaw Skills framework, you must first obtain an API key from the CoinMarketCap Developer Portal.
- Sign up at pro.coinmarketcap.com.
- Set your API key as a header in your requests:
curl -X GET "https://pro-api.coinmarketcap.com/v1/exchange/map" \
-H "X-CMC_PRO_API_KEY: your-api-key"
CoinMarketCap Exchange API Skill Data Schema & Taxonomy
The skill organizes data through a standardized JSON response format containing a status object and a data payload. Key data points include:
| Field | Type | Description |
|---|---|---|
| id | integer | Unique identifier for the exchange |
| name | string | The display name of the exchange |
| slug | string | URL-friendly name (e.g., binance) |
| volume_24h | number | Total trading volume in the last 24 hours |
| market_pairs | array | List of all active trading pairs on the exchange |
| assets | array | Breakdown of assets held by the exchange for transparency |
CoinMarketCap Exchange API Skill Advanced Features
- Multi-currency conversion: Convert all volume and price data into any supported fiat or cryptocurrency using the convert parameter.
- Granular filtering: Filter exchange listings by category, such as spot, derivatives, or decentralized exchanges.
- Auxiliary data fields: Request additional metadata like exchange descriptions or fee structures using the aux parameter.
- Historical tracking: Access time-series data for exchange volume to perform advanced trend analysis within Openclaw Skills.
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