Methodalgo Market Intel Explorer

Fetches cryptocurrency news, chart snapshots, macroeconomic events data, federal reserve indicators (FRED), and trading signals. Use this skill when the user...

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The skill's requirements, install steps, and runtime instructions are consistent with a CLI-based market data provider and do not request unexplained access beyond what the described functionality needs.

Purpose & Capability

Name/description (crypto news, snapshots, FRED data, signals) align with the declared requirements: a methodalgo CLI binary (methodalgo) installed from the npm package methodalgo-cli and an API key (METHODALGO_API_KEY). No unrelated services or credentials are requested.

Instruction Scope

SKILL.md only instructs installing the methodalgo CLI, setting METHODALGO_API_KEY (or using methodalgo login), and running methodalgo commands with --json. It references local CLI config storage (expected) and returns chart URLs hosted on methodalgo domains. There are no instructions to read unrelated system files or to transmit data to third parties beyond Methodalgo/FRED APIs.

Install Mechanism

Install is via npm (methodalgo-cli), which is a common and expected mechanism for a CLI tool. This is moderate-risk compared with no install spec because npm packages can contain arbitrary code; however the provenance points to a GitHub repo and an npm package, which is proportionate to the skill's purpose.

Credentials

Only METHODALGO_API_KEY (primary) is required and FRED_API_KEY is optional for higher FRED rate-limits — both are clearly justified by the described capabilities. No unrelated SECRET/TOKEN env vars are requested.

Persistence & Privilege

always:false and no config paths requested. The skill can be invoked autonomously (disable-model-invocation:false), which is the platform default and appropriate for an integration that makes network calls. The skill does not request permanent agent-wide privileges or modify other skills.

Assessment

This skill is coherent for a CLI-based market-data provider, but take these safety steps before installing: 1) Verify the npm package (methodalgo-cli) and GitHub repo (review recent commits, maintainers, and issues) before running npm install -g. 2) Prefer setting METHODALGO_API_KEY as an environment variable rather than using an interactive local login if you want finer control; treat the API key as sensitive. 3) Consider installing and testing the CLI in an isolated environment or container to limit blast radius of any malicious package behavior. 4) If you don't need FRED rate limits, omit FRED_API_KEY. 5) Note that snapshot outputs are hosted on methodalgo domains (URLs returned by the service) — if you or the agent downloads these, that fetch is to an external host. 6) Because the agent may call the skill autonomously (platform default), only enable it for agents you trust. If you want lower risk, inspect the package source locally before installing or run the CLI with network egress controls.

Methodalgo Market Intel Explorer Skill

Part 1 — Installing the Skill

Choose one of the following methods to install this skill into your AI agent:

Option A — ClawHub (Recommended)

clawhub install methodalgo-market-intel-explorer

🔗 https://clawhub.ai/methodalgo/methodalgo-market-intel-explorer

Option B — GitHub Clone

git clone https://github.com/methodalgo/methodalgo-market-intel-explorer.git

Then point your AI agent (e.g. Claude, Cursor, Antigravity) to the cloned folder and instruct it to read SKILL.md to activate.

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Part 2 — Installing the CLI & Authentication

This skill relies on the methodalgo-cli, an open-source npm package (npmjs.com/package/methodalgo-cli), to fetch market data.

1. Install CLI

npm install -g methodalgo-cli

2. Authentication (Required)

The CLI supports two authentication methods. The CLI will prioritize the environment variable over the local config.

Method A: Environment Variable (Recommended for AI Agents)

Set the following environment variable in your system or IDE:

• METHODALGO_API_KEY: Your Methodalgo API key.

Method B: Local CLI Login (Classic)

Run the following command and enter your key when prompted:

methodalgo login

Apply for a key at: https://account.methodalgo.com/account/api-keys

• The key is stored locally on your machine after login; it is never transmitted outside of Methodalgo's own API.

Verify the installation:

methodalgo --version

3. Troubleshooting & Common Errors

If you encounter errors, check the following:

Error Message	Solution
Authentication Required	Run methodalgo login or set METHODALGO_API_KEY environment variable.
Command Not Found	Ensure methodalgo-cli is installed: npm install -g methodalgo-cli.
Network Timeout	Ensure your network can access methodalgo.com.
Outdated Results	Update the CLI: methodalgo update.

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📚 References (LLM Recommended Reading)

To execute tasks more accurately, it is recommended to refer to the following documents before handling complex queries:

• Signal Channels Detailed Reference: Detailed explanation of the trigger mechanisms, timeframes, and details field meanings for various signal channels (Breakout, Exhaustion, Golden Pit, etc.).
• AI Prompts Guide: Provides prompt templates for scenarios such as "Daily Market Overview" and "Specific Coin Deep Scan".
• Data Output Samples: Shows real JSON response structures for news, signals, and snapshot commands to facilitate parsing logic.

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Usage

Invoke the methodalgo CLI directly; the --json flag is mandatory to obtain structured data:

# News
methodalgo news --type <type> --limit <N> --json

# Signals
methodalgo signals <channel> --limit <N> --json

# Snapshot
methodalgo snapshot <symbol> [tf] --url --json

# Calendar
methodalgo calendar --countries <codes> [options] --json

# Federal Reserve Data (FRED)
methodalgo fred <subcommand> [options] --json

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📸 Snapshot Command

methodalgo snapshot <symbol> [tf] --url --json

Parameter Description

Parameter	Description	Example
symbol	Trading pair symbol (Required)	SOLUSDT (Spot) / SOLUSDT.P (Perpetual)
tf	Timeframe (Optional, default: 60)	15 / 30 / 60 / 240 / D / W / M
--url	Forces a URL link to be returned instead of a binary stream	--url
--buffer	Outputs the raw binary image stream (suitable for direct programmatic processing)	--buffer
--json	Outputs structured JSON data	--json

Output Structure

{
  "symbol": "SOLUSDT.P",
  "tf": "60",
  "url": "https://m.methodalgo.com/tmp/xxx.webp",
  "timestamp": 1774899516784
}

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📰 News Command

methodalgo news --type <type> --limit <N> --json

Available Types

Type	Description
article	Deep crypto market news and analysis (includes summaries and AI analysis)
breaking	Real-time breaking news flashes
onchain	Monitoring for on-chain data anomalies
report	Institutional research reports

Optional Parameters

Parameter	Description	Example
--type	News type (Required)	--type breaking
--limit	Limit on the number of results, up to 500	--limit 10
--language	Language zh / en	--language zh
--search	Search for keywords in titles	--search 'Bitcoin'
--start-date	Start date	--start-date 2026-03-20
--end-date	End date	--end-date 2026-03-30

Output Structure

[
  {
    "type": "breaking",
    "title": { "en": "...", "zh": "..." },
    "excerpt": { "en": "...", "zh": "..." },
    "description": { "en": "...", "zh": "..." },
    "analysis": { "en": "...", "zh": "..." },
    "publish_date": "2026-03-30T19:15:56+00:00",
    "url": "https://..."
  }
]

The article type usually includes excerpt, analysis, and url; breaking, onchain, and report types typically do not have an excerpt. It is recommended to fetch a sufficient quantity of news items, such as 50-100, to ensure adequate time coverage.

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📡 Signals Command

methodalgo signals <channel> --limit <N> --json

Channels

Channel	Description	Update Frequency
breakout-htf	High Timeframe Breakout (1D/3D), 100-candle rolling window	Medium
breakout-mtf	Medium Timeframe Breakout (1H/4H), 100-candle rolling window	High
breakout-24h	24-hour rolling window breakout detection	Ultra-high
liquidation	Real-time alerts for large liquidation orders	Real-time
exhaustion-seller	Seller exhaustion reversal signal (Liquidation Heatmap, inventory <10%/<5%)	Low/Medium
exhaustion-buyer	Buyer exhaustion reversal signal (Liquidation Heatmap, inventory <10%/<5%)	Low/Medium
golden-pit-mtf	Golden Pit signal (30m/1h/4h) - Bull=recovery after dip, Bear=drop after bounce	Medium
golden-pit-ltf	Golden Pit signal (5m/15m) - Bull=recovery after dip, Bear=drop after bounce	High
token-unlock	Token unlock events, including unlock time, fundamentals, volume, etc.	Daily
etf-tracker	Daily BTC/ETH/SOL/XRP ETF fund inflows and outflows	Daily
market-today	Altcoin Season Index + Fear & Greed Index	Daily

Standard Output Structure

Standard Signal Channels (breakout / liquidation / exhaustion / golden-pit / etf-tracker / market-today):

[
  {
    "id": "1488261183843864617-0-0",
    "timestamp": 1774899516784, // Signal transmission timestamp
    "attachments": [],
    "image": "https://m.methodalgo.com/tmp/xxx.webp", // Link to chart or data image (optional, may be null)
    "signals": [
      {
        "title": "Signal title display...",
        "description": "Signal summary content (format varies by channel)...",
        "direction": "bull/bear/empty string", // Directional hint
        "details": { 
          // ⚠️ Field names in the details object vary by channel; see the following enumeration:
        }
      }
    ]
  }
]

details Structure Enumeration for Standard Channels:

1. breakout-* series (Detecting breakout trading opportunities)

{
  "Symbol": "NIGHTUSDT.P", "TimeFrame": "1h", "Type": "DOWN / UP", 
  "BreakPrice": "0.04284", "Exchange": "BINANCE"
}

2. liquidation (Detecting large liquidation/blow-off orders)

{
  "Symbol": "ZECUSDT.P", "Side": "🔴 SHORT / 🟢 LONG", "Quantity": "88.245", 
  "Average Price": "$227.43", "Liquidation Price": "$229.70", "Position Total": "$20069"
}

3. exhaustion-* series (Buyer or seller exhaustion, potential trend reversal)

{
  "Type": "Early Reversal", "Timeframe": "30m", "Exhaustion Side": "SELLER / BUYER", 
  "Safety": "...", "Tip": "...", "Exchange": "Binance"
}

4. golden-pit-* series (Re-entry opportunities in Smart Cloud patterns)

{
  "Pattern": "Pull then Push", "Safety": "Wait 6-10 bars to develop..."
}

5. etf-tracker (ETF fund flow broadcast)

{
  "Net Inflow": "$0K", "7 Days Avg.": "$663.0K"
}

6. market-today (Market sentiment, including Season Index and Fear & Greed Index)

// Type A (Season Index)
{ "Alt Season": "...", "Bitcoin Season": "..." }
// Type B (Fear And Greed Index)
{ "Yesterday": "12", "3Days Ago": "10", "7Days Ago": "10" }

token-unlock Channel Structure

token-unlock channel (Unique data structure with a signals array at the top level):

{
  "signals": [
    {
      "ts": 1774915176617, // Unlock time
      "symbol": "OP", // Token name
      "perc": 1.52, // Unlock percentage
      "progress": "40.91%", // Unlock progress
      "circSup": "6.79 B ICE", // Current circulating supply
      "countDown": "0Day23Hr30Min", // Countdown relative to updatedAt. Please calculate real-time using the ts and updatedAt in the data.
      "marketCap": "$218.99 M", // Current market capitalization
      "unlockToken": "32.21 M", // Number of tokens unlocked
      "unlockTokenVal": "$3.36 M (1.52% of M.Cap)" // Value of tokens unlocked
    }
  ],
  "updatedAt": 1774915176617 // Data update time
}

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📅 Calendar Command

methodalgo calendar --countries <codes> [options] --json

Parameter Description

Parameter	Description	Example
--countries	(Required) Comma-separated ISO country codes	--countries US,EU,CN
--from	Start date (Default: 2 days ago)	--from 2026-03-20
--to	End date (Default: 2 days later)	--to 2026-03-30
--json	Outputs structured JSON data	--json

Output Structure

 [
   {
     "title": "Non Farm Payrolls",
     "country": "US",
     "indicator": "Jobs",
     "period": "Mar",
     "comment": "Nonfarm Payrolls measures the change in the number of people employed during the previous month, excluding the farming industry...",
     "actual": "275K",
     "forecast": "198K",
     "previous": "229K",
     "importance": 1,
     "date": "2026-04-03T12:30:00.000Z",
     "source": "Bureau of Labour Statistics",
     "source_url": "http://www.bls.gov"
   }
 ]

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🏦 Federal Reserve Data (FRED) Command

Access 800,000+ macro economic time series from FRED (Federal Reserve Economic Data) maintained by the St. Louis Fed.

methodalgo fred <subcommand> [options] --json

Subcommands

Subcommand	Description	Example
dashboard	Full macro overview (Rates, Inflation, Liquidity, Employment, etc.)	methodalgo fred dashboard --json
recession	Recession indicator scorecard (6 classic signals)	methodalgo fred recession --json
liquidity	Net liquidity analysis (Fed Assets - RRP - TGA)	methodalgo fred liquidity --json
latest <id>	Get the latest value for a specific series ID	methodalgo fred latest FEDFUNDS --json
search <q>	Search for FRED series by keywords	methodalgo fred search "gold price" --json
compare <ids>	Compare multiple series (comma-separated IDs)	methodalgo fred compare DGS10,DGS2 --json
changes <id>	Show recent changes and trends for a series	methodalgo fred changes WALCL --json
spread <i1,i2>	Compute difference between two series	methodalgo fred spread T10Y2Y,T10Y3M --json
zscore <id>	Z-score and percentile analysis vs historical data	methodalgo fred zscore CPIAUCSL --json

💡 High-Alpha Series IDs for Crypto Traders

Category	Series ID	Name	Trading Relevance
Policy	FEDFUNDS	Fed Funds Rate	Baseline for risk assets discount rate
Liquidity	WALCL	Fed Total Assets	The "Money Printer" (Direct correlation with BTC)
Liquidity	M2SL	M2 Money Supply	Global liquidity pool size
Liquidity	RRPONTSYD	Reverse Repo	Liquidity drain (Higher = Bad for Crypto)
Liquidity	WTREGEN	Treasury General Account	Gov cash (Lower = More market liquidity)
Inflation	CPIAUCSL	CPI (All Items)	Inflation core driver for Fed pivots
Inflation	PCEPILFE	Core PCE	Fed's internal favorite inflation gauge
Yields	DGS10 / DGS2	10Y / 2Y Treasury	Risk-free rate (Higher = Pressure on BTC)
Real Rate	REAINTRATREARAT10Y	10Y Real Interest Rate	The true cost of money (Negative = Crypto Moon)
Currency	DTWEXBGS	Dollar Index (DXY)	Inverse correlation: Strong Dollar = Weak BTC
Risk	VIXCLS	VIX Fear Index	Market stress indicator

📈 Macro Impact Logic (Quick Guide)

Indicator	Direction	Typical Impact on Crypto
Interest Rates (FEDFUNDS, DGS10)	⬆️ Increasing	Bearish (Higher cost of capital, attracts liquidity to bonds)
Inflation (CPIAUCSL, PCEPILFE)	⬆️ Above Target	Bearish (Forces Fed to keep rates high or hike further)
Net Liquidity (fred liquidity)	⬆️ Expanding	Bullish (More "excess" cash flowing into risk assets)
US Dollar (DTWEXBGS)	⬆️ Strengthening	Bearish (Inverse correlation with BTC price)
Real Rates (REAINTRATREARAT10Y)	⬇️ Falling/Negative	Bullish (Incentivizes holding non-yielding assets like Gold/BTC)

Macro Pro-Tip: methodalgo fred liquidity automatically calculates Net Liquidity using Fed Assets - RRP - TGA. This is the single most important macro driver for Bitcoin's medium-term price action.

Parameters

Parameter	Description	Example
--lookback	Lookback window for trend analysis	--lookback 5y / 24m / 365d
--tail	Show only the last N observations	--tail 10
--json	Outputs structured JSON data	--json

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🎯 Scenario Quick Look

User Intent	Command
Check latest news affecting market sentiment	methodalgo news --type breaking --limit 50 --json
Check crypto industry news	methodalgo news --type article --limit 100 --json
Search news for a specific symbol	methodalgo news --type article --search 'Bitcoin' --limit 5 --json
Check breakout signals	methodalgo signals breakout-mtf --limit 10 --json
Check token unlocks	methodalgo signals token-unlock --limit 1 --json
Check ETF fund flows	methodalgo signals etf-tracker --limit 10 --json
Check global market sentiment	methodalgo signals market-today --limit 5 --json
Check liquidation events	methodalgo signals liquidation --limit 10 --json
Check Golden Pit signals	methodalgo signals golden-pit-mtf --limit 10 --json
Check macroeconomic data (US)	methodalgo calendar --countries US --json
Check upcoming macro events	methodalgo calendar --countries US,EU,CN --from 2026-04-01 --json
Check global macro dashboard	methodalgo fred dashboard --json
Check US recession risk	methodalgo fred recession --json
Analyze macro liquidity impact on BTC	methodalgo fred liquidity --lookback 1y --json
Compare DXY and 10Y Yields	methodalgo fred compare DTWEXBGS,DGS10 --json
Analyze Real Interest Rate impact	methodalgo fred zscore REAINTRATREARAT10Y --json
Compare 10Y and 2Y Treasury (Recession Warning)	methodalgo fred spread T10Y2Y,T10Y3M --json
Search for specific economic data (e.g. Gold)	methodalgo fred search 'Gold London Fix' --json
Get specific macro indicator (e.g. CPI)	methodalgo fred latest CPIAUCSL --json
Get chart snapshots	methodalgo snapshot BTCUSDT.P 60 --url --json
Incremental fetch for more signals (except token-unlock)	methodalgo signals <channel> --limit 100 --after "msgId" --json

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Important Notes

1. Output Format: Output is pure JSON; simply use JSON.parse.
2. Two-Phase Fetch Strategy:
   • Phase 1 (Snapshot): Fetch 5 items to make a preliminary trend assessment.
   • Phase 2 (Deep Dive): Perform incremental fetches based on specific IDs or keywords (--after / --search).
3. Data Volume Limits: --limit controls the amount of data. News: max 500 items; Signals: max 600 items.
4. Language Handling: For news data, prioritize title.zh / excerpt.zh / analysis.zh fields for Chinese content (if requested).
5. Structural Inconsistency Alert: token-unlock returns an object (containing a signals array), while other channels return an array. The AI must determine processing logic based on the channel.
6. Snapshot Screenshots: snapshot returns image links via --url by default. Please access the visualized market charts through these links.
7. Authentication Failure: If commands fail with 401/403 errors, verify your API key at https://account.methodalgo.com/account/api-keys and re-run methodalgo login.
8. FRED API Key: While Methodalgo provides macro data, you can set your own FRED key for higher limits: methodalgo config set fred-api-key <key>.

Github: https://github.com/methodalgo/methodalgo-market-intel-explorer ClawHub: https://clawhub.ai/methodalgo/methodalgo-market-intel-explorer