Ibkr
Ibkr bridges your AI agent to Interactive Brokers through a local Trader Workstation or IB Gateway connection—no cloud keys required. Check positions, place orders, pull quotes and history across stocks, ETFs, forex, and futures on your own machine or networked gateway. Requires TWS/Gateway running and API socket enabled; paper trading available for safe testing.
Ibkr connects your Interactive Brokers account to an AI agent via local TWS/IB Gateway for trading and account management.
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Install
Starchild-ai-agent/official-skills/ibkr · repository language: JavaScript
git clone https://github.com/Starchild-ai-agent/official-skills
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npx skillfed install Starchild-ai-agent/official-skills/ibkrFrequently asked questions
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How do I connect to IBKR account with Ibkr?
Ibkr connects your AI agent to Interactive Brokers through a local Trader Workstation (TWS) or IB Gateway instance. Enable the API socket in your TWS/Gateway settings, then configure Ibkr with the host, port, and client ID. No cloud keys are required—the connection runs locally on your machine or networked gateway for direct account access.
Can Ibkr automate trading and portfolio operations via IBKR?
Yes. Ibkr enables your AI agent to automate trading and portfolio operations by placing orders, checking positions, and managing your account through the Interactive Brokers API. You can execute trades across stocks, ETFs, forex, and futures, and retrieve account information and market data programmatically.
What market data and account information can Ibkr access?
Ibkr accesses quotes, historical data, positions, account balances, and order status from Interactive Brokers. Your agent can pull real-time and historical market data across stocks, ETFs, forex, and futures, plus retrieve detailed account information—all through the local TWS/Gateway connection.
How to use IBKR with agents for automated trading?
Set up Ibkr by running TWS or IB Gateway locally, enabling the API socket, and providing connection credentials (host, port, client ID) to your agent. Ibkr then exposes order placement, position checking, and data retrieval methods your agent can call to automate trades and portfolio management.
Is paper trading available with Ibkr for testing?
Yes. Ibkr supports Interactive Brokers' paper trading mode, allowing you to test your agent's trading logic and automation safely without risking real capital. Switch your TWS/Gateway to paper trading mode before connecting Ibkr to run simulations.
What setup is required for IBKR API connection with Ibkr?
Ibkr requires Trader Workstation or IB Gateway running on your machine or network, with the API socket enabled in settings. Provide the connection host, port, and client ID to Ibkr. No additional cloud authentication is needed—the local connection handles all communication with Interactive Brokers.