**Source**: [Claude Trading Skills Official Site](https://tradermonty.github.io/claude-trading-skills/en/)
**Tags**: #ClaudeAI #ClaudeTradingSkills #AITrading #VibeCoding #StockMarket #Investing #FinTech
Hello traders! Today, I’m going to show you how to transform your Claude AI from a simple chatbot into a professional-grade Stock Trading Assistant. We’ll be using a powerful project called ‘Claude Trading Skills.’
Have you heard of ‘Vibe Coding’? It’s the latest revolution in development. You don’t need to be a coding genius; all you need is the right ‘vibe’ (intent). Tell Claude what you want to achieve, and it will use specialized ‘skills’ (pre-written code) to analyze the markets, identify trends, and even design strategies for you.
This project offers over 44 specialized skills based on the methodologies of legendary investors like William O’Neil and Mark Minervini. Whether you’re a beginner or a pro, you can now leverage professional-grade analytics just by chatting. Let’s get you set up!
🚀 1. Why Use Claude Trading Skills?
Analyzing thousands of stocks and sifting through endless news is impossible for a solo human. With Vibe Coding, you just say, “Find me the strongest stocks in this market,” and Claude does the heavy lifting:
1. Objective Scoring: It scores stocks (0-100) based on hard data, not gut feelings. 2. Multi-Source Analysis: It analyzes charts, news, and financial statements simultaneously. 3. Legendary Strategies: It applies proven frameworks like CANSLIM and VCP automatically. 4. Time Saver: Turn hours of research into minutes of conversation.
🛠️ 2. Step-by-Step Installation (Beginner Friendly)
There are two main ways to install these skills. Let’s start with the easiest one: the Web App method. (Claude Pro is recommended for the best experience.)
**Method A: Claude Web App (Easiest & Recommended)**
No coding required. If you can click a mouse, you can do this.
1. Visit the Official Site: Go to the Tradermonoty Documentation. 2. Download Your Skill: Browse the skills (e.g., CANSLIM Screener) and click the [Download .skill File] button. It will save as a ZIP-like file. 3. Open Claude Settings: Click your profile icon in the bottom-left corner of Claude > [Settings] > [Skills]. 4. Upload: Click the [Upload Skill] button and select the file you just downloaded. 5. Start Chatting: Open a new chat. You’ll see the skill icon active. You’re ready to go!
**Method B: Claude Code (CLI / Power Users)**
If you use ‘Claude Code’ in your terminal:
1. Clone the Repo:
git clone https://github.com/tradermonty/claude-trading-skills.git2. Copy Folders: Copy the desired skill folders from `skills/` into your Claude Code skills directory. 3. Restart: Restart Claude Code to recognize the new tools.
🔑 3. The Key Step: API Setup (FMP API)
Most skills need real-time data to work. They use Financial Modeling Prep (FMP). You can get a free key that allows up to 250 calls per day.
**Step 1: Get Your Free API Key**
1. Visit the FMP Register Page. 2. Sign up and verify your email. 3. In your Dashboard, copy your API Key (a long string of characters).
**Step 2: Tell Claude Your Key**
- Direct Way: Just tell Claude in your chat: “My FMP API Key is: [YourKey]”.
- System way (Windows): Store it as an Environment Variable named `FMP_API_KEY`.
- System way (Mac/Linux): Run `echo ‘export FMP_API_KEY=”your_key”‘ >> ~/.zshrc` in your terminal.
🎯 4. Take Your First Spin!
Once installed, try asking Claude something like this (using the FinViz Screener):
**”Find me 10 US tech stocks that are hitting 52-week highs with a surge in trading volume.”**
Claude will analyze the live data and give you a professional report in seconds.
🔜 Coming Up Next
In [Part 2], we’ll dive into the 20 Monitoring & Research Skills that help you read the market like a pro. We’ll include direct links and real-world prompts for every single one!
[NOTE]
This guide is for educational purposes. Always remember that AI-generated advice is for reference only. You are responsible for your own investment decisions.