tradingview-reader
TradingView Reader pulls market data directly from your running TradingView desktop app—options chains with Greeks and IV, spot quotes, screener results across stocks and crypto, news, alerts, and watchlists. It connects via Chrome DevTools Protocol to bypass browser restrictions, requiring only a logged-in TradingView.app and the opencli plugin. Analysis-focused and read-only; it retrieves data but never places trades or modifies layouts.
TradingView Reader retrieves options chains, Greeks, IV data, quotes, and market screener results from your local TradingView desktop app.
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himself65/finance-skills/tradingview-reader · repository language: JavaScript
git clone https://github.com/himself65/finance-skills
cp -r finance-skills/plugins/data-providers/skills/tradingview-reader ~/.claude/skills/tradingview-readernpx skillfed install himself65/finance-skills/tradingview-readerFrequently asked questions
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What options chain data can TradingView Reader retrieve?
TradingView Reader pulls complete options chains including strike prices, bid-ask spreads, Greeks (delta, gamma, vega, theta, rho), and implied volatility (IV) data. You can analyze calls and puts across multiple expiration dates, inspect IV skew patterns, and screen options by custom criteria—all read directly from your running TradingView desktop app without modifying any positions.
How do I screen for stocks with RSI under 30 using TradingView Reader?
TradingView Reader accesses your TradingView screener results directly from the desktop app. You set up custom screening criteria—such as RSI under 30—within TradingView's native screener interface, then TradingView Reader retrieves and displays the filtered results. It works across stocks, crypto, forex, and futures, letting you pull live screener output without re-entering filters.
Can TradingView Reader monitor my watchlists and alerts in real-time?
Yes. TradingView Reader connects to your logged-in TradingView desktop app and retrieves your active watchlists, alert configurations, and fired alerts as they occur. You can list watchlist contents, inspect which alerts have triggered, and monitor market news tied to your symbols—all in real-time without leaving your workflow.
What market data and quotes does TradingView Reader provide?
TradingView Reader fetches spot quotes, current prices, chart state, and market data directly from TradingView's desktop interface. It retrieves gainers, losers, and symbol information across stocks, crypto, forex, and bonds. You can also search for symbols, inspect chart layouts, and pull news headlines tied to your tracked assets.
How does TradingView Reader connect to my TradingView desktop app?
TradingView Reader uses Chrome DevTools Protocol to connect to your running TradingView.app instance, bypassing browser restrictions. It requires only a logged-in TradingView account and the opencli plugin installed. The connection is read-only—it retrieves data but never places trades or modifies your layouts or settings.
Is TradingView Reader licensed and what does it cost?
TradingView Reader is released under the MIT license, making it free and open-source. You can use, modify, and distribute it freely under MIT terms. The only requirements are a TradingView account and the opencli plugin; there are no subscription fees or licensing costs.
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TradingView Reader (Read-Only)
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