openbb-derivatives
Derivatives extension for OpenBB
Decision gist · record as of 2026-08-14
Yes, if you are already using the OpenBB Platform and need derivatives data access. The low install friction, active maintenance, and current Python support make it a straightforward addition. However, the AGPL-3.0 license means any proprietary modifications must be released under the same license—verify this aligns with your use case before committing.AI-flagged interpretation of the facts on this page — verify before relying
Before you install
- Requires openbb-core to be installed and configured; Python 3.10 or later.
- Low install friction with a single runtime dependency on openbb-core.
- Active maintenance with a release 80 days ago.
License · maintenance · safety
AGPL-3.0-only (agpl) — Licensed under AGPL-3.0-only, which requires that any modifications or derivative works using this package must also be released under the same license and have their source code made available.
last release 2026-05-26 (80 days)
0 known vulnerabilities (OSV.dev, 2026-08-14) · 86,892 downloads/mo, #13,826 on PyPI
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pip install openbb-derivatives
from openbb_core import OpenBB
# Access derivatives data through the OpenBB platform
obb = OpenBB()
# Use derivatives endpoints as documented at https://docs.openbb.co/sdk- Specific derivatives data sources and coverage (equity options, index futures, etc.) not detailed in the excerpt
- Whether openbb-core is freely available or requires separate licensing/authentication
- Real-time vs. historical data availability and update frequency
What it is and what it does
OpenBB Derivatives is an extension module for the OpenBB Platform that adds derivatives market data capabilities to the core framework. It integrates with openbb-core to provide access to options, futures, and other derivative instruments through a unified API.
The package is designed for developers and analysts who need programmatic access to derivatives data within the OpenBB ecosystem. It follows the OpenBB extension pattern, meaning it depends entirely on openbb-core for its runtime environment and data infrastructure. Installation is straightforward with low friction, and it maintains active development with support for modern Python versions.
Use it for
- Fetch options chain data and implied volatility for equity underlyings within an OpenBB application
- Retrieve futures contract specifications and historical pricing for backtesting strategies
- Build derivatives analytics dashboards by combining this extension with other OpenBB modules
- Integrate derivatives data into algorithmic trading systems that use the OpenBB Platform
- Analyze derivatives market structure and term structure across multiple instruments
Worth the install?
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Yes, if you are already using the OpenBB Platform and need derivatives data access.
The low install friction, active maintenance, and current Python support make it a straightforward addition. However, the AGPL-3.0 license means any proprietary modifications must be released under the same license—verify this aligns with your use case before committing.
Install
openbb-derivatives on PyPI
Before you install
Low install friction with a single runtime dependency on openbb-core. Active maintenance with a release 80 days ago. Supports current Python versions from 3.10 through 3.14.
Requires openbb-core to be installed and configured; Python 3.10 or later.
License in practice
Licensed under AGPL-3.0-only, which requires that any modifications or derivative works using this package must also be released under the same license and have their source code made available.
Quickstart
pip install openbb-derivatives
from openbb_core import OpenBB
# Access derivatives data through the OpenBB platform
obb = OpenBB()
# Use derivatives endpoints as documented at https://docs.openbb.co/sdkVerify before relying
- Specific derivatives data sources and coverage (equity options, index futures, etc.) not detailed in the excerpt
- Whether openbb-core is freely available or requires separate licensing/authentication
- Real-time vs. historical data availability and update frequency
Package facts
| License | AGPL-3.0-only agpl |
| Python support | Supports the current Python release <4,>=3.10 |
| Install friction | Low. Pure-Python wheel |
| Runtime dependencies | 1 packageopenbb-core |
| Maintenance | Actively maintained 80 days since the last release |
| First released | |
| Downloads | 86,892 / month, #13,826 on PyPI 30-day window, as of 2026-08-14 |
| Known vulnerabilities | None known OSV.dev, checked 2026-08-14 |
| Classifiers | License :: OSI Approved :: GNU Affero General Public License v3Programming Language :: Python :: 3Programming Language :: Python :: 3.10Programming Language :: Python :: 3.11Programming Language :: Python :: 3.12Programming Language :: Python :: 3.13Programming Language :: Python :: 3.14 |
Evidence: openbb_derivatives-1.6.2-py3-none-any.whl
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