An official AI-native command-line interface for trading crypto, stocks, and forex with built-in MCP server support.
Install & Download
1. ClawHub CLI
The fastest way to install a skill directly from the registry.
npx clawhub@latest install kraken-agent
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 kraken-agent 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 Kraken CLI Agent?
Kraken CLI is a high-performance, developer-centric tool designed specifically for AI agents and automated trading workflows. It bridges the gap between traditional exchange APIs and modern LLM-driven agents by providing structured JSON outputs, consistent error handling, and a native Model Context Protocol (MCP) server.
As a core component within the Openclaw Skills ecosystem, this tool allows developers to interact with Kraken's vast marketplace, covering over 1,400 crypto pairs, tokenized stocks, and forex. It is built to be AI-native, meaning every command is optimized for machine readability and reliable agent execution.
Kraken CLI Agent Use Cases
- Risk-free paper trading for crypto and futures without requiring an API key.
- Integrating live market data feeds into AI coding assistants like Claude, Cursor, or Openclaw Skills.
- Automating portfolio management and execution across diverse asset classes like BTC, NVDA, and EUR/USD.
- Building autonomous trading bots that leverage the Model Context Protocol for real-time decision making.
How Kraken CLI Agent Works
- Install the single binary which requires no external runtime dependencies.
- Use the paper trading module to initialize a local sandbox for testing strategies against live prices.
- Execute market data commands to fetch tickers, order books, and OHLC history in structured JSON.
- Start the built-in MCP server to allow AI agents to discover and call trading tools automatically.
- Authenticate via environment variables or interactive setup for live execution on the Kraken exchange.
Kraken CLI Agent Setup
Install the CLI following the official repository instructions and verify the installation:
kraken --version
To use the MCP server with Openclaw Skills or other clients, add the following to your configuration:
{
"mcpServers": {
"kraken": {
"command": "kraken",
"args": ["mcp", "-s", "market,paper"]
}
}
}
For live trading, run the interactive setup:
kraken setup
Kraken CLI Agent Data Schema & Taxonomy
The Kraken CLI organizes data into structured JSON envelopes to ensure compatibility with AI agents.
| Data Type | Description | Command Example |
|---|---|---|
| Market Data | Real-time prices and order books | kraken ticker BTCUSD |
| Paper Account | Virtual balances and trade history | kraken paper status |
| Live Account | Real-time exchange balances and orders | kraken balance |
| MCP Metadata | Tool definitions and resource schemas | kraken mcp |
| Errors | Standardized error objects with error codes | N/A |
Kraken CLI Agent Advanced Features
- Built-in Model Context Protocol server for seamless multi-agent support and tool discovery.
- Extensive support for 317+ perpetual futures contracts with margin capabilities up to 50x.
- Specialized skills folder in the repository containing 50+ goal-oriented workflow packages for developers using Openclaw Skills.
- Tokenized stock trading for major equities like AAPL, TSLA, and NVDA alongside crypto assets.
- High-frequency friendly JSON output with consistent error routing patterns.
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