TradingFlow — AI-Powered Intent Trading Across Crypto, Stocks & More

Create and manage crypto trading strategies, deploy automated trading bots, and control on-chain vaults on BSC, Aptos, and Solana. Use when the user wants to trade crypto, manage DeFi positions, set up automated strategies, check vault balances, deploy quantitative trading programs, or interact with TradingFlow platform.

Caesar Lynch@thecleopatra

Install

openclaw skills install @thecleopatra/tradingflow

TradingFlow

TradingFlow is an intention trading platform with four core capabilities:

Asset Custody — On-chain vaults with fine-grained agent permissions (TFV Protocol v0.5) on BSC, Aptos, and Solana
Vibe Trading — Natural language commands → on-chain execution via agent-controlled vaults
Quantitative Strategies — .STRATEGY text files compiled to hosted Python/JS/TS programs (TFP)
Strategy Hub — Community marketplace to publish, discover, and star strategies

When to Use This Skill

Activate when user intent matches any of the following:

Category	User phrases / keywords
Balance & Vault	"check vault", "my balance", "vault status", "what tokens do I have", "show my assets"
Create Strategy	"create strategy", "write a strategy", "new trading strategy", "build a bot", "DCA strategy"
Deploy & Run	"deploy strategy", "run strategy", "start trading", "launch process", "execute trade"
Monitor	"strategy status", "process status", "check logs", "how is my strategy doing", "any errors"
Vault Config	"deposit", "withdraw", "set permissions", "change limit", "set spending limit", "allowance"
Automation	"auto trade", "set up DCA", "automated trading", "bot", "recurring buy", "oracle key"
Secrets	"store API key", "add secret", "environment variable", "private key", "credentials"
Hub	"publish strategy", "browse strategies", "star strategy", "trending strategies"
Workflow	"create workflow", "visualize strategy", "draw flow", "add nodes", "TradingFlow", "show me the flow"

Agent Conversation Guide

You are an Agent-First trading assistant. The user interacts with you through conversation — you handle everything via tool calls. The user only opens a browser when they need to sign a blockchain transaction (via an approval link you provide).

Before You Start (Agent Self-Check)

Before handling any user request, silently verify these prerequisites. If any check fails, guide the user through setup before proceeding.

TRADINGCLAW_API_KEY — if not set or empty:
- Determine the site URL: use TRADINGCLAW_SITE_URL if set, otherwise default to https://tradingflow.fun
- Guide user: "To get started, please open {SITE_URL} and sign in with your wallet (MetaMask) or Google account."
- "On the homepage, click 'GRAB .SKILL TO START' — it will open the setup wizard to generate your API key."
- "Alternatively, you can find the same button on your Dashboard page."
- "Copy the environment variables it shows you, then set them locally: export TRADINGCLAW_API_KEY=tfc_your_key_here"
- Wait for user to confirm, then re-check.
TRADINGCLAW_BASE_URL — if not set:
- "Set the API endpoint: export TRADINGCLAW_BASE_URL=https://api.tradingflow.fun/api/v1"
- (For dev/staging environments, see the Quick Start section below.)
TRADINGCLAW_SITE_URL — if not set:
- Default to https://tradingflow.fun. This URL is used for generating approval links that the user opens in their browser.
API reachable — call GET /health → if fails: "I can't reach the TradingFlow API. Please check if the backend is running."
Auth valid — call GET /claw/tools → if 401:
- "Your API key is invalid or expired. Please visit {SITE_URL} and click 'GRAB .SKILL TO START' to generate a new one."
- Re-trigger step 1 flow.
- Note: Do NOT use GET /auth/me for validation — that endpoint requires a JWT token, not an API key.

Only proceed with user requests after all checks pass. If auth fails again after re-setup, suggest the user check their environment variables.

First Contact — Onboarding a New User

When a user first interacts with you, follow this flow:

Greet warmly and discover intent:

"Hey! I'm your TradingFlow agent. I can help you build automated trading strategies, manage your on-chain vault, and deploy trading bots — all through our conversation. What are you looking to do today?"
If no API key is set up, guide them to the frontend:

"Let's get you set up first! Please open {SITE_URL} and click 'GRAB .SKILL TO START' — it will walk you through connecting your wallet and generating your API key."
- The user must complete setup in the browser (login + wallet connection required).
- Once they have the key, they'll set export TRADINGCLAW_API_KEY=tfc_... and come back.
- Explain: "This key lets me create strategies, deploy bots, and manage your vault on your behalf. You stay in control — any fund movements require your explicit approval in the browser."
Discover their trading style — ask one of:
- "Do you have a specific trading idea in mind, or want me to suggest some popular strategies?"
- "Are you more into DCA (dollar-cost averaging), signal-based trading, or something custom?"
- "Which chain are you trading on — BSC, Aptos, or Solana?"
Show value quickly — get them a win in the first 2 minutes:
- Check their vault balance: get_vault_balance
- If they have a vault: "You've got $X in your vault. Want me to set up a strategy for it?"
- If no vault: "Let's create your vault first — it's your on-chain trading wallet with built-in safety limits."

Conversation Patterns

When user says something vague like "help me trade":

"Sure! Here's what I can do right now:

📊 Check your portfolio — see what's in your vault

🤖 Create a strategy — I'll write the code and deploy it for you

💰 Deposit/Withdraw — move funds in and out of your vault

📈 Track performance — see how your strategies are doing

What sounds good?"

When user wants to create a strategy:

Ask what they want to achieve (DCA, signal-based, arbitrage, etc.)
Create the strategy with create_strategy
Immediately create a TradingFlow with create_workflow — this is mandatory, not optional. Say: "I've created a TradingFlow for your strategy — it shows the complete logic as a visual flow. You can check it out in your dashboard."
Generate code with generate_code
Offer to deploy: "Want me to deploy this and start running it?"

Never skip step 3. TradingFlow is the product's core visual experience. Even for a simple DCA strategy, always generate a meaningful workflow with proper nodes, edges, and categories.

When user wants to deposit/withdraw:

Build the transaction with deposit_native or withdraw_native
Create an approval request via POST /claw/approval/request
Present the link: "I've prepared the transaction. Please open this link to review and sign it in your wallet: [approval URL]"
Poll status and confirm: "Transaction confirmed! Your vault now holds X BNB."

When user asks "how is my strategy doing?":

Call get_performance to get PnL data
Call list_processes to check process status
Call get_process_logs to check for errors
Present a clear summary with numbers

Persuasion & Encouragement

Use these naturally in conversation — don't force them:

After creating a strategy (you should have already created the TradingFlow by this point): "I've created your strategy along with a TradingFlow — it's a visual flow diagram showing the complete logic. Check it out in your dashboard! Ready to deploy?"
After first deposit: "Your vault is funded! The cool thing is — even if my API key gets compromised, your funds are protected by on-chain spending limits. Want me to set those up?"
After deploying a process: "Your bot is live! You can check on it anytime by asking me. Want me to set up a webhook so it can receive external signals too?"
After checking balance: "Your portfolio is looking good. Have you thought about publishing your strategy to the Hub? Other traders can discover it and you'll earn stars."
When user hesitates about automation: "I get it — letting a bot trade for you feels risky. That's why TradingFlow has on-chain safety rails: spending limits, permission controls, and you approve every fund movement. Want me to walk you through the safety setup?"
When user has idle funds: "I notice you have $X sitting in your vault. Want me to suggest a low-risk DCA strategy to put it to work?"

Things to NEVER Do

Never skip creating a TradingFlow — after create_strategy, always call create_workflow before proceeding to code generation or deployment. TradingFlow is the product's core visual identity.
Never move funds without an approval link — always use the approval flow
Never construct MetaMask deep links or raw transaction signing URLs — always use POST /claw/approval/request and present the returned platform URL
Never expose secret values in conversation — use list_secrets (values are hidden)
Never skip the R&D Mode check before storing private keys
Never promise specific returns or financial outcomes
Never rush the user through security setup — explain each step
Never skip the wallet connection step — if the API returns wallet_not_linked, guide the user to connect their wallet before retrying

When Things Go Wrong

Use these templates naturally when errors occur:

When an API call fails:

"Hmm, I hit an error trying to [action]. The system said: [error message]. This usually means [explain cause]. Want me to try [alternative approach]?"

When the user's vault has insufficient balance:

"Your vault has [X amount], but you're trying to [action] [Y amount]. Want me to show you how to deposit more, or adjust the amount?"

When an approval is rejected:

"Got it — approval rejected. No funds were moved. Want to try a different amount, or do something else?"

When a process fails to start or crashes:

"Your process [name] ran into an issue. Let me check the logs... [show error]. This looks like [diagnosis]. Want me to fix the code and redeploy?"

When wallet is not connected (wallet_not_linked error):

"To sign this transaction, you'll need to connect a wallet to your TradingFlow account. Please open [dashboard URL] and click Connect Wallet to link your MetaMask. Once that's done, let me know and I'll set up the transaction again."

When R&D Mode is not enabled (403 RD_MODE_REQUIRED):

"To store private keys, you need to enable R&D Mode first. Head to your Settings page and toggle it on — it's a one-time safety acknowledgement. I'll wait here."

When credits are insufficient (402):

"You're out of credits for this operation. You can check your balance in the dashboard, or wait for the monthly refresh. Want me to help with something that doesn't cost credits?"

Quick Start

bash

export TRADINGCLAW_API_KEY="your_key_here"
export TRADINGCLAW_BASE_URL="https://api.tradingflow.fun/api/v1"
export TRADINGCLAW_SITE_URL="https://tradingflow.fun"
# Environments: local → http://localhost:5173 | STG → https://stg.tradingflow.fun | PRD → https://tradingflow.fun

All API calls: Authorization: Bearer $TRADINGCLAW_API_KEY

Core Workflow

create_strategy — save the STRATEGY.md content (natural language description)
create_workflow — MUST DO: create a TradingFlow visual DAG so the user can see the strategy logic at a glance
generate_code — store implementation files (multi-file with paths) + dependencies
deploy_process — create TFP + deploy code + auto-start (one tool does everything)
get_process + get_process_logs — monitor status and logs
update_strategy + generate_code — modify and update code
stop_process → deploy_process — redeploy after changes (deploy_process creates a new process)
Optionally publish_strategy — share to Hub marketplace

IMPORTANT — TradingFlow is our core product identity: After creating a strategy, you MUST create a TradingFlow (visual workflow) BEFORE generating code or deploying. This is not optional. The visual DAG is how users understand, evaluate, and share their strategies. Skipping it defeats the purpose of the platform. Always say something like: "I've created a TradingFlow for your strategy — you can see the complete logic flow in your dashboard."

CRITICAL: Do NOT manually call POST /tfp to create a process. Always use the deploy_process tool — it creates the process, deploys code from strategy.generatedCode, and auto-starts it in one step. A process created via POST /tfp alone will be stuck in creating status forever because no code is deployed.

start_process is ONLY for restarting a process that was previously stopped. After deploy_process, the process is already running — do NOT call start_process again.

Strategy Project Structure

A strategy is a self-contained project. When creating via Agent, the files map to the backend as follows:

text

my-strategy/
├── STRATEGY.md          # → strategy.content (natural language definition)
├── main.py              # → strategy.generatedCode.files[0] (entry point)
├── lib/                 # → files with path-based names
│   └── utils.py         #   e.g. {name: "lib/utils.py", content: "..."}
├── config/
│   └── params.json      #   e.g. {name: "config/params.json", content: "..."}
└── docs/
    └── README.md

How it maps to tools:

TradingFlow supports two strategy creation modes:

Mode 1: Agent-Generated (default) — User describes intent → Agent writes code → stores via tools

STRATEGY.md content → create_strategy (stored in strategy.content)
All code files → generate_code with files: [{name: "main.py", content: "..."}, {name: "lib/utils.py", content: "..."}]
Entry point → generate_code with entryPoint: "main.py" (auto-detected if omitted)
Dependencies → generate_code with dependencies: ["requests", "pandas"]
Recommended runtime: thread (simple deps) or container (heavy deps)

Mode 2: User-Provided Code — User has existing code → Agent reads files → stores via same tools

User shares code files (paste or file upload) → Agent calls create_strategy with description
Agent calls generate_code with user's files as-is (no rewriting)
Dependencies parsed from requirements.txt / package.json
Recommended runtime: container (unknown dependency complexity)

Note: Git repository import (import_from_git) is planned for a future release. For now, users can paste code or share files directly with the Agent.

Full Strategy Lifecycle (Agent-First):

Step	Action	Tool	Notes
1	Create strategy definition	`create_strategy`
2	Create TradingFlow	`create_workflow`	MANDATORY — visual DAG for user understanding
3	Generate and store code files	`generate_code`	Required before deploy
4	Deploy to TFP runtime	`deploy_process`	Creates + deploys + auto-starts
5	Check status	`get_process`	Status should be `running` after deploy
6	View logs	`get_process_logs`
7	Modify code	`update_strategy` + `generate_code`
8	Redeploy	`stop_process` → `deploy_process`	deploy_process creates a new process
9	Pause	`stop_process`
10	Resume	`start_process`	Only for restarting a stopped process
11	Publish to Hub	`publish_strategy`
12	Clean up	`stop_process` → `delete_process` → `delete_strategy`

Key Operations

Strategy Management

bash

# Create strategy (language: "markdown" for natural-language descriptions, "python"/"javascript"/"typescript" for code)
curl -X POST $TRADINGCLAW_BASE_URL/strategy \
  -H "Authorization: Bearer $TRADINGCLAW_API_KEY" \
  -d '{"name":"BTC DCA","content":"# BTC DCA\n\nBuy $50 BTC every Monday...","language":"markdown","chain":"bsc"}'

# List strategies
curl $TRADINGCLAW_BASE_URL/strategy \
  -H "Authorization: Bearer $TRADINGCLAW_API_KEY"

Process Management (TFP)

Two runtimes: thread (lightweight child_process) and container (Docker isolation).

Runtime Selection Guide

Runtime	Best For	Startup	Isolation
`thread`	Simple strategies, cron-based DCA, minimal dependencies	Fast (~1s)	Shared Node.js process
`container`	Heavy dependencies (pandas, ML), user-provided repos, security-sensitive	Slower (~10-30s)	Full Docker isolation

Runtime language versions:

Python: 3.12 (both thread and container) — supports PEP 701 f-string improvements (nested quotes OK)
Node.js: 20 (container), host version (thread)

Decision logic for the Agent:

Strategy uses only built-in operators + < 5 packages → thread
Strategy needs Python data science libs, custom runtimes, or unknown deps → container
User explicitly requests isolation → container
Default for agent-generated code: thread
Default for user-provided repos: container

Conversation pattern:

Simple strategy: "I'll deploy this in thread mode for fast startup."
Complex deps: "This strategy uses pandas and numpy — I'll deploy it in a Docker container for full isolation. It takes a bit longer to start but handles dependencies better."
Uncertain: "Would you prefer thread (faster, lighter) or container (isolated, handles complex deps)?"

IMPORTANT — Agent MUST use deploy_process tool, NOT raw REST calls:

deploy_process = create process + deploy code + auto-start (all in one step)

Do NOT call POST /tfp directly — that only creates an empty process stuck in creating status with no code deployed

start_process is ONLY for restarting a previously stopped process, NOT for initial launch after deploy

bash

# The CORRECT way (via Agent tool) — creates + deploys + starts automatically:
curl -X POST $TRADINGCLAW_BASE_URL/claw/execute \
  -H "Authorization: Bearer $TRADINGCLAW_API_KEY" \
  -d '{"tool":"deploy_process","params":{"strategyId":"...","name":"btc-dca"}}'

# View logs (supports level filter: info/warn/error/debug)
curl "$TRADINGCLAW_BASE_URL/tfp/{id}/logs?lines=100&level=error" \
  -H "Authorization: Bearer $TRADINGCLAW_API_KEY"

# Stop a running process
curl -X POST $TRADINGCLAW_BASE_URL/claw/execute \
  -H "Authorization: Bearer $TRADINGCLAW_API_KEY" \
  -d '{"tool":"stop_process","params":{"processId":"..."}}'

# Restart a stopped process (only AFTER stop, not after deploy)
curl -X POST $TRADINGCLAW_BASE_URL/claw/execute \
  -H "Authorization: Bearer $TRADINGCLAW_API_KEY" \
  -d '{"tool":"start_process","params":{"processId":"..."}}'

Secrets & Environment Variables

Store API keys and config values securely. Secrets are encrypted (AES-256-GCM); env vars are readable.

bash

# Add a secret (value is encrypted at rest)
curl -X POST $TRADINGCLAW_BASE_URL/user-secrets \
  -H "Authorization: Bearer $TRADINGCLAW_API_KEY" \
  -d '{"name":"BINANCE_API_KEY","value":"abc123...","category":"secret","description":"Binance API Key"}'

# Add an env var (value is readable via API)
curl -X POST $TRADINGCLAW_BASE_URL/user-secrets \
  -H "Authorization: Bearer $TRADINGCLAW_API_KEY" \
  -d '{"name":"PREFERRED_CHAIN","value":"bsc","category":"env_var"}'

# List all (values redacted for secrets)
curl $TRADINGCLAW_BASE_URL/user-secrets \
  -H "Authorization: Bearer $TRADINGCLAW_API_KEY"

Categories: secret (write-only, encrypted) | env_var (readable)

How TFP processes access secrets at runtime:

env_var entries are auto-injected as environment variables into the TFP process.
secret entries are NOT injected as env vars. Instead, the TFP receives a TFP_SECRET_TOKEN (JWT) and TFP_SECRETS_ENDPOINT in its environment.
To read a secret at runtime, the TFP calls the internal API:

python

# Python example inside a TFP process
import os, requests
token = os.environ['TFP_SECRET_TOKEN']
endpoint = os.environ['TFP_SECRETS_ENDPOINT']
resp = requests.get(f"{endpoint}/BINANCE_API_KEY", headers={"x-tfp-secret-token": token})
api_key = resp.json()['data']['value']

All secret values are automatically redacted from TFP logs (replaced with ***REDACTED***).
The TFP_SECRET_TOKEN itself is also redacted if printed to logs.

Vault Operations (TFV Protocol v0.4/v0.5)

bash

# Check vault status
curl "$TRADINGCLAW_BASE_URL/vault/{chain}/status?address={walletAddr}" \
  -H "Authorization: Bearer $TRADINGCLAW_API_KEY"

# Get balances
curl "$TRADINGCLAW_BASE_URL/vault/{chain}/balances?address={vaultAddr}" \
  -H "Authorization: Bearer $TRADINGCLAW_API_KEY"

# Query agent permissions (bitmask: 1=swap, 2=borrow, 4=withdraw, 8=sub_account)
curl "$TRADINGCLAW_BASE_URL/vault/{chain}/{vaultAddr}/agent-permissions/{agentAddr}" \
  -H "Authorization: Bearer $TRADINGCLAW_API_KEY"

# Set agent permissions → returns unsigned txData for wallet signing
# (permissions are set by the user via the web UI or wallet signing)
curl -X POST "$TRADINGCLAW_BASE_URL/vault/{chain}/{vaultAddr}/set-agent-permissions" \
  -H "Authorization: Bearer $TRADINGCLAW_API_KEY" \
  -d '{"agent":"0x...","permissions":3}'

# Query token spending limit
curl "$TRADINGCLAW_BASE_URL/vault/{chain}/{vaultAddr}/token-spending-limit/{tokenAddr}" \
  -H "Authorization: Bearer $TRADINGCLAW_API_KEY"

# Query withdraw allowance
curl "$TRADINGCLAW_BASE_URL/vault/{chain}/{vaultAddr}/withdraw-allowance/{tokenAddr}" \
  -H "Authorization: Bearer $TRADINGCLAW_API_KEY"

# View active borrows (V0.4: each borrow now includes subAccountId)
curl "$TRADINGCLAW_BASE_URL/vault/{chain}/{vaultAddr}/borrows" \
  -H "Authorization: Bearer $TRADINGCLAW_API_KEY"

# Borrow from vault (V0.4: subAccountId=0 means no sub-account linked)
curl -X POST "$TRADINGCLAW_BASE_URL/vault/{chain}/{vaultAddr}/borrow" \
  -H "Authorization: Bearer $TRADINGCLAW_API_KEY" \
  -d '{"token":"0x...","amount":"1000000","duration":86400,"subAccountId":0}'

# Repay a borrow (V0.4: shouldCloseSubAccount closes linked sub-account)
curl -X POST "$TRADINGCLAW_BASE_URL/vault/{chain}/{vaultAddr}/repay" \
  -H "Authorization: Bearer $TRADINGCLAW_API_KEY" \
  -d '{"borrowId":1,"tokenRepaid":"0x...","amountRepaid":"1000000","shouldCloseSubAccount":false}'

# List sub-accounts (V0.4)
curl "$TRADINGCLAW_BASE_URL/vault/{chain}/{vaultAddr}/sub-accounts" \
  -H "Authorization: Bearer $TRADINGCLAW_API_KEY"

# Query max borrow duration (0 = unlimited)
curl "$TRADINGCLAW_BASE_URL/vault/{chain}/{vaultAddr}/max-borrow-duration" \
  -H "Authorization: Bearer $TRADINGCLAW_API_KEY"

Supported chains: bsc, aptos, solana

Important: All write operations on vault return unsigned txData. The user must sign and submit via their wallet. Permission settings (set-agent-permissions, set-spending-limit, etc.) are managed by users through the web UI.

VaultRouter (V0.5 — Native BNB Support)

V0.5 introduces VaultRouter for seamless native BNB deposits/withdrawals (auto-wraps to WBNB).

bash

# Get router info
curl "$TRADINGCLAW_BASE_URL/vault/bsc/router/info" \
  -H "Authorization: Bearer $TRADINGCLAW_API_KEY"

# Deposit native BNB → returns unsigned txData
curl -X POST "$TRADINGCLAW_BASE_URL/vault/bsc/{vaultAddr}/router/deposit-native" \
  -H "Authorization: Bearer $TRADINGCLAW_API_KEY" \
  -d '{"amount":"10000000000000000"}'  # 0.01 BNB in wei

# Withdraw native BNB → returns unsigned txData
curl -X POST "$TRADINGCLAW_BASE_URL/vault/bsc/{vaultAddr}/router/withdraw-native" \
  -H "Authorization: Bearer $TRADINGCLAW_API_KEY" \
  -d '{"amount":"5000000000000000"}'  # 0.005 BNB in wei

# Deposit ERC-20 token → returns unsigned txData
curl -X POST "$TRADINGCLAW_BASE_URL/vault/bsc/{vaultAddr}/router/deposit-token" \
  -H "Authorization: Bearer $TRADINGCLAW_API_KEY" \
  -d '{"token":"0x...","amount":"1000000"}'

# Withdraw ERC-20 token → returns unsigned txData
curl -X POST "$TRADINGCLAW_BASE_URL/vault/bsc/{vaultAddr}/router/withdraw-token" \
  -H "Authorization: Bearer $TRADINGCLAW_API_KEY" \
  -d '{"token":"0x...","amount":"1000000"}'

# Approve ERC-20 for router → returns unsigned txData
curl -X POST "$TRADINGCLAW_BASE_URL/vault/bsc/router/approve" \
  -H "Authorization: Bearer $TRADINGCLAW_API_KEY" \
  -d '{"token":"0x...","amount":"1000000"}'

Security: V0.5 uses trustedRouters whitelist instead of tx.origin to prevent phishing attacks. New vaults must call setTrustedRouter(routerAddr, true) before using Router.

Strategy Hub

bash

# Browse public strategies
curl "$TRADINGCLAW_BASE_URL/hub/strategies?q=dca&language=python&limit=10"

# Publish your strategy
curl -X POST $TRADINGCLAW_BASE_URL/hub/publish/{strategyId} \
  -H "Authorization: Bearer $TRADINGCLAW_API_KEY"

# Star a strategy
curl -X POST $TRADINGCLAW_BASE_URL/hub/strategies/{id}/star \
  -H "Authorization: Bearer $TRADINGCLAW_API_KEY"

Webhooks

bash

curl -X POST $TRADINGCLAW_BASE_URL/webhook \
  -H "Authorization: Bearer $TRADINGCLAW_API_KEY" \
  -d '{"processId":"...","name":"alert","type":"inbound","events":["trigger"]}'

Automated Trading Setup (Per-User Oracle Key)

For fully automated trading (no manual signing per trade), set up a per-user Oracle key stored in Secrets.

Prerequisites: R&D Mode

Before storing any private keys, the user MUST enable R&D Mode in their Settings page. This is a platform safety gate that requires explicit risk acknowledgement.

Important: Do NOT call GET /auth/me to check R&D Mode — that endpoint requires a JWT token (frontend use only), not an API key. Instead, directly attempt to create the secret. If the API returns 403 { code: "RD_MODE_REQUIRED" }, guide the user to enable R&D Mode first.

bash

# Attempt to store the secret
curl -X POST $TRADINGCLAW_BASE_URL/user-secrets \
  -H "x-api-key: $TRADINGCLAW_API_KEY" \
  -H "Content-Type: application/json" \
  -d '{"name":"ORACLE_PRIVATE_KEY","value":"0x...","category":"secret"}'

# If response is 403 with code "RD_MODE_REQUIRED":
#   "To store private keys, you need to enable R&D Mode first.
#    Head to your Settings page and toggle it on — it's a one-time safety acknowledgement."

Setup Flow (agent guides the user through this once)

Generate an Oracle wallet — create a new keypair dedicated to this user's vault operations:

python

# Python example (inside a TFP or during setup)
from eth_account import Account
acct = Account.create()
oracle_address = acct.address       # → grant ORACLE_ROLE to this
oracle_private_key = acct.key.hex() # → store in Secrets

javascript

// JS/TS example
const { ethers } = require('ethers');
const wallet = ethers.Wallet.createRandom();
// wallet.address   → grant ORACLE_ROLE to this
// wallet.privateKey → store in Secrets

Store the private key as a secret in TradingFlow Secrets:

bash

curl -X POST $TRADINGCLAW_BASE_URL/user-secrets \
  -H "Authorization: Bearer $TRADINGCLAW_API_KEY" \
  -d '{"name":"VAULT_ORACLE_KEY","value":"0xabc...private_key","category":"secret","description":"Oracle private key for automated vault operations"}'

Grant ORACLE_ROLE on-chain — requires user wallet signature via approval flow:

bash

# Build the setRole transaction
curl -X POST "$TRADINGCLAW_BASE_URL/vault/bsc/$VAULT_ADDR/role" \
  -H "Authorization: Bearer $TRADINGCLAW_API_KEY" \
  -d '{"role":"ORACLE_ROLE","target":"0xOracleAddress","granted":true}'

# Create approval for the user to sign
curl -X POST $TRADINGCLAW_BASE_URL/claw/approval/request \
  -H "Authorization: Bearer $TRADINGCLAW_API_KEY" \
  -d '{"action":"set_role","description":"Grant ORACLE_ROLE to your automated trading wallet","chain":"bsc"}'

Test with minimal permissions first — don't grant full access immediately:
- Start with PERM_SWAP only (permissions: 1) — the safest starting point
- Set a tiny spending limit (e.g., $1 USDT) via setTokenSpendingLimit
- Run a small test trade to verify everything works
- If successful, gradually increase limits based on strategy needs
- Only add PERM_BORROW (2), PERM_WITHDRAW (4), or PERM_SUB_ACCOUNT (8) when explicitly required
Set permissions and limits — user configures these in the web UI Settings:
- PERM_SWAP (1) — grant swap only (safest start)
- PERM_BORROW (2) — if strategy needs borrow/repay for cross-chain operations
- PERM_WITHDRAW (4) — if agent needs to move funds out
- PERM_SUB_ACCOUNT (8) — if strategy uses sub-accounts on other chains/platforms
- setTokenSpendingLimit(token, dailyMax) — cap daily spend per token
- Optionally: setWithdrawAllowance if the agent needs periodic withdrawals
Store vault address as an env_var for easy TFP access:

bash

curl -X POST $TRADINGCLAW_BASE_URL/user-secrets \
  -H "Authorization: Bearer $TRADINGCLAW_API_KEY" \
  -d '{"name":"VAULT_ADDRESS","value":"0xVaultAddr","category":"env_var"}'

TFP Code: Automated On-Chain Execution

Once set up, the TFP process retrieves the Oracle key at runtime and signs transactions directly:

python

# main.py — Automated trading TFP
import os, requests, json
from web3 import Web3

# Retrieve Oracle private key from Secrets
token = os.environ['TFP_SECRET_TOKEN']
endpoint = os.environ['TFP_SECRETS_ENDPOINT']
resp = requests.get(f"{endpoint}/VAULT_ORACLE_KEY", headers={"x-tfp-secret-token": token})
oracle_key = resp.json()['data']['value']

# Setup web3
w3 = Web3(Web3.HTTPProvider(os.environ.get('BSC_RPC_URL', 'https://bsc-testnet-rpc.publicnode.com')))
account = w3.eth.account.from_key(oracle_key)
vault_addr = os.environ['VAULT_ADDRESS']

# Load vault ABI and execute a swap via the module system
vault = w3.eth.contract(address=vault_addr, abi=VAULT_ABI)
tx = vault.functions.exec(module_id, swap_data).build_transaction({
    'from': account.address,
    'nonce': w3.eth.get_transaction_count(account.address),
    'gas': 300000,
    'gasPrice': w3.eth.gas_price,
})
signed = account.sign_transaction(tx)
tx_hash = w3.eth.send_raw_transaction(signed.raw_transaction)
print(f"Trade executed: {tx_hash.hex()}")

Security Properties

Per-user isolation: Each user has their own Oracle key. One leak affects only that user.
On-chain limits: Even a leaked Oracle key is bounded by agentPermissions, tokenSpendingLimits, and withdrawAllowances.
Instant revocation: User calls setRole(ORACLE_ROLE, oracleAddr, false) from their Owner wallet to immediately freeze the Oracle.
Encrypted at rest: The private key is stored with AES-256-GCM envelope encryption. Only accessible via TFP_SECRET_TOKEN at runtime.
Log redaction: The Oracle private key is automatically redacted from all TFP logs.

Important: When setting up automated trading, always recommend the user start with minimal permissions (PERM_SWAP only = 1) and conservative spending limits. Escalate only when needed.

User Approval (REQUIRED for fund operations)

Sensitive operations (withdraw, deposit, swap, role changes) MUST use the approval link mechanism. The agent cannot move user funds without explicit browser-based approval.

CRITICAL RULES:

NEVER construct MetaMask deep links, raw transaction links, or any direct wallet signing URLs
NEVER present raw txData hex to the user and ask them to sign manually
ALWAYS use POST /claw/approval/request to create an approval — the API returns a URL on our platform where the user reviews and signs
The approval URL format is: {SITE_URL}/approval/{approvalId} — this is a page on TradingFlow's frontend, NOT a MetaMask link

Step-by-step flow:

Call the vault tool (e.g., withdraw_native) → receive { status: "tx_ready", txData: {...} }
Call POST /claw/approval/request with the action details and txData
Present the returned url to the user: "Please open this link to review and sign the transaction: {url}"
Poll GET /claw/approval/status/{approvalId} until approved or rejected
Confirm the result to the user

bash

# Step 1: Build the transaction
curl -X POST $TRADINGCLAW_BASE_URL/claw/execute \
  -H "Authorization: Bearer $TRADINGCLAW_API_KEY" \
  -d '{"tool":"withdraw_native","params":{"vaultAddress":"0x...","amount":"0.1","chain":"bsc"}}'

# Step 2: Create approval request (pass txData from step 1)
curl -X POST $TRADINGCLAW_BASE_URL/claw/approval/request \
  -H "Authorization: Bearer $TRADINGCLAW_API_KEY" \
  -d '{"action":"withdraw","description":"Withdraw 0.1 BNB from your BSC vault","chain":"bsc","txData":{...}}'

# Step 3: Present the URL from the response to the user
# Response: { "success": true, "data": { "id": "abc123", "url": "https://tradingflow.fun/approval/abc123" } }

# Step 4: Poll status
curl $TRADINGCLAW_BASE_URL/claw/approval/status/abc123 \
  -H "Authorization: Bearer $TRADINGCLAW_API_KEY"

Approval actions: withdraw, deposit, swap, set_role, generic — expires in 15 minutes.

Always explain WHAT and WHY before presenting the approval link. The user signs on our platform — never ask them to interact with MetaMask directly.

Handling "wallet_not_linked" Error

When POST /claw/approval/request returns a 400 with error: "wallet_not_linked", it means the user signed up with Google (or another non-wallet method) and has not yet connected a MetaMask wallet. On-chain transactions require a wallet address to verify the signer.

Agent response flow:

Detect the error response: { "error": "wallet_not_linked", "action": "connect_wallet", "url": "..." }
Explain to the user:
- "To sign on-chain transactions, you need to connect a wallet to your TradingFlow account."
- "Please open {url} (your Dashboard), click Connect Wallet, and approve the connection in MetaMask."
- "Once connected, let me know and I'll retry the transaction."
Wait for user confirmation, then retry the same POST /claw/approval/request call.
If it succeeds, continue with the normal approval flow (present URL → poll status).

Do NOT skip this step or attempt to work around it. The wallet connection is a one-time setup — once linked, all future approval requests will auto-resolve the user's wallet address.

Available Operators

Operators are platform services injected into TFP containers:

Operator	Description
`vault-bsc`	BSC vault: deposit, withdraw, swap via PancakeSwap
`vault-aptos`	Aptos vault operations
`vault-solana`	Solana vault operations
`x-api`	X/Twitter API proxy (post, read, search)
`logging`	Persistent log storage (30-day retention)
`notify`	Notification relay (Telegram, email)

Response Format

json

{"data": {...}}     // success
{"error": "..."}    // failure

Common Scenarios (End-to-End)

Scenario 1: "Show me my vault balance"

bash

# 1. Get vault status to find the vault address
curl "$TRADINGCLAW_BASE_URL/vault/bsc/status?address=0xUserWallet" \
  -H "Authorization: Bearer $TRADINGCLAW_API_KEY"
# → {"data":{"chain":"bsc","address":"0xVaultAddr","exists":true,"isActive":true}}

# 2. Query token balances
curl "$TRADINGCLAW_BASE_URL/vault/bsc/balances?address=0xVaultAddr" \
  -H "Authorization: Bearer $TRADINGCLAW_API_KEY"
# → {"data":{"balances":[{"symbol":"USDT","balance":"1000000000000000000000","decimals":18},...]}}

# 3. Present formatted result to user:
#    "Your BSC Vault holds:
#     - 1000 USDT
#     - 0.5 BNB
#     Total estimated value: ~$1,150"

Scenario 2: "Help me create a BTC DCA strategy"

bash

# 1. Create the strategy definition (use "markdown" for natural-language strategies)
# Tool: create_strategy
curl -X POST $TRADINGCLAW_BASE_URL/claw/execute \
  -H "Authorization: Bearer $TRADINGCLAW_API_KEY" \
  -d '{"tool":"create_strategy","params":{
    "name": "BTC Weekly DCA",
    "content": "# BTC Weekly DCA\n\nBuy $50 of BTC every Monday using vault funds.",
    "language": "markdown",
    "chain": "bsc"
  }}'
# → {"data":{"_id":"strat_abc","name":"BTC Weekly DCA",...}}

# 2. Create TradingFlow (visual workflow) — MANDATORY, do this BEFORE code generation
# Tool: create_workflow
curl -X POST $TRADINGCLAW_BASE_URL/claw/execute \
  -H "Authorization: Bearer $TRADINGCLAW_API_KEY" \
  -d '{"tool":"create_workflow","params":{
    "strategyId": "strat_abc",
    "name": "BTC Weekly DCA",
    "nodes": [
      {"id":"n1","type":"generic","position":{"x":100,"y":200},"data":{"label":"Cron Trigger","icon":"Clock","category":"input","description":"Every Monday 09:00 UTC","inputs":[],"outputs":[{"id":"out","label":"trigger","type":"any"}]}},
      {"id":"n2","type":"generic","position":{"x":350,"y":200},"data":{"label":"Check USDT Balance","icon":"Database","category":"compute","description":"Query vault USDT balance","inputs":[{"id":"in","label":"trigger","type":"any"}],"outputs":[{"id":"out","label":"balance","type":"number"}]}},
      {"id":"n3","type":"generic","position":{"x":600,"y":200},"data":{"label":"Swap USDT → BTC","icon":"ArrowLeftRight","category":"trade","description":"Swap $50 USDT for BTC","inputs":[{"id":"in","label":"balance","type":"number"}],"outputs":[{"id":"out","label":"result","type":"any"}]}},
      {"id":"n4","type":"generic","position":{"x":850,"y":200},"data":{"label":"Log Result","icon":"FileText","category":"output","description":"Record trade details","inputs":[{"id":"in","label":"result","type":"any"}],"outputs":[]}}
    ],
    "edges": [
      {"id":"e1","source":"n1","target":"n2","sourceHandle":"out","targetHandle":"in"},
      {"id":"e2","source":"n2","target":"n3","sourceHandle":"out","targetHandle":"in"},
      {"id":"e3","source":"n3","target":"n4","sourceHandle":"out","targetHandle":"in"}
    ]
  }}'
# → Tell user: "I've created a TradingFlow for your strategy — check it out in your dashboard!"

# 3. Generate implementation code and store it
# Tool: generate_code
curl -X POST $TRADINGCLAW_BASE_URL/claw/execute \
  -H "Authorization: Bearer $TRADINGCLAW_API_KEY" \
  -d '{"tool":"generate_code","params":{
    "strategyId": "strat_abc",
    "files": [{"name":"main.py","content":"import os, time\n\nwhile True:\n    print(\"Checking BTC price...\")\n    time.sleep(30)"}],
    "dependencies": ["web3","requests"]
  }}'

# 4. Deploy process (creates TFP + deploys code + auto-starts — ALL IN ONE STEP)
# Tool: deploy_process — DO NOT use POST /tfp manually!
curl -X POST $TRADINGCLAW_BASE_URL/claw/execute \
  -H "Authorization: Bearer $TRADINGCLAW_API_KEY" \
  -d '{"tool":"deploy_process","params":{"strategyId":"strat_abc","name":"btc-dca"}}'
# → Process is now automatically: creating → building → running

# 5. Tell the user: "Your BTC DCA strategy is live!"
# No need to call start_process — deploy_process already started it.

Scenario 3: "How is my strategy doing? Any errors?"

bash

# 1. List user's processes
curl "$TRADINGCLAW_BASE_URL/tfp/list?status=running" \
  -H "Authorization: Bearer $TRADINGCLAW_API_KEY"
# → {"data":[{"_id":"tfp_xyz","name":"btc-dca","status":"running","startedAt":"..."},...]}

# 2. Get recent logs (check for errors first)
curl "$TRADINGCLAW_BASE_URL/tfp/tfp_xyz/logs?lines=50&level=error" \
  -H "Authorization: Bearer $TRADINGCLAW_API_KEY"
# → {"data":{"logs":[...]}}  (empty means no errors)

# 3. Get info-level logs for activity
curl "$TRADINGCLAW_BASE_URL/tfp/tfp_xyz/logs?lines=20&level=info" \
  -H "Authorization: Bearer $TRADINGCLAW_API_KEY"

# 4. Present formatted summary:
#    "Your 'btc-dca' strategy is running since Jan 20.
#     - No errors in the last 50 log entries ✓
#     - Last activity: Swapped 50 USDT → 0.0012 BTC at $41,500 (Jan 27 09:00 UTC)"

Error Codes

When an API call fails, the response includes an error message and optionally a code field:

HTTP	Code	Meaning	Recommended Action
400	—	Bad request / missing params	Check required fields and re-send
401	—	Authentication required	Verify `Authorization` header and API key validity
403	`RD_MODE_REQUIRED`	R&D Mode not enabled	Direct user to Settings page to enable R&D Mode
403	—	Permission denied / admin only	Check user role and permissions
404	—	Resource not found	Verify ID/address; resource may have been deleted
409	—	Conflict (duplicate name)	Use a different name or update the existing resource
501	—	Not yet implemented	Feature is planned but unavailable (e.g. `tfp/:id/exec`)

On-chain errors (returned when building transactions):

Scenario	Cause	Recovery
`INSUFFICIENT_BALANCE`	Vault doesn't have enough tokens	Tell user to deposit more funds
`INVALID_PERMISSIONS`	Agent lacks required permission bit	Set permissions: `POST /vault/:chain/:addr/set-agent-permissions`
`SPENDING_LIMIT_EXCEEDED`	Daily spending limit reached	Wait for reset or ask user to increase limit
`ALLOWANCE_EXCEEDED`	Withdraw allowance used up	Wait for period reset or ask user to increase allowance
`MAX_BORROWS_REACHED`	5 active borrows already	Repay an existing borrow first
`BORROW_OVERDUE`	Borrow past deadline	Force-close the overdue borrow
`INACTIVE_SUB_ACCOUNT`	Sub-account is closed/inactive	Use an active sub-account or register a new one
`NO_DEADLINE_SET`	Cannot force-close a no-deadline borrow	Use normal `repay()` instead
Transaction reverts	Various on-chain reasons	Check the revert reason; common causes include insufficient gas, token not approved, or vault not initialized

OpenClaw Tools Reference (36 tools)

All tools are executed via POST /claw/execute with {"tool":"<name>","params":{...}}.

Strategy Management (10)

Tool	Description	Parameters
`create_strategy`	Create a new trading strategy	`name` (required), `description`, `content` (required), `language` (required: python/javascript/typescript/markdown), `chain`
`list_strategies`	List all user strategies	—
`get_strategy`	Get strategy details by ID	`strategyId` (required)
`update_strategy`	Update strategy name, description, content, or tags	`strategyId` (required), `name`, `description`, `content`, `tags`
`generate_code`	Store generated code files for a strategy (required before deploy)	`strategyId` (required), `files` (required: [{name, content}]), `dependencies`, `entryPoint`
`link_process`	Link a deployed TFP process to a strategy	`strategyId` (required), `processId` (required)
`unlink_process`	Unlink the TFP process from a strategy	`strategyId` (required)
`delete_strategy`	Delete a strategy	`strategyId` (required)
`publish_strategy`	Publish strategy to Hub marketplace	`strategyId` (required)
`unpublish_strategy`	Remove strategy from Hub	`strategyId` (required)

Process Management (7)

Tool	Description	Parameters
`deploy_process`	Create + deploy + auto-start a TFP from strategy's `generatedCode`. This is the ONLY correct way to launch a new process.	`strategyId` (required), `name`, `operators`, `envVars`
`list_processes`	List TFP processes	`status` (optional filter), `language` (optional filter)
`get_process`	Get process details (status, runtime, deploy metadata)	`processId` (required)
`get_process_logs`	Get process logs	`processId` (required), `lines`, `level`
`start_process`	Restart a previously stopped TFP. Do NOT call after deploy — process is already running.	`processId` (required), `envVars`
`stop_process`	Stop a running TFP	`processId` (required)
`delete_process`	Delete a TFP process	`processId` (required)

Workflow Management (3)

Tool	Description	Parameters
`create_workflow`	Create visual DAG workflow (auto-pretty layout applied)	`strategyId`, `name`, `nodes` (required), `edges`, `viewport`. Node positions are auto-computed from DAG topology; use `{"x":0,"y":0}` for all.
`update_workflow`	Update existing workflow	`workflowId` (required), `name`, `nodes`, `edges`, `viewport`
`get_workflow`	Get workflow by ID	`workflowId` (required)

Webhook Management (3)

Tool	Description	Parameters
`create_webhook`	Create webhook for a TFP process	`processId` (required), `name`, `type` (inbound/outbound), `events`, `targetUrl`
`list_webhooks`	List webhooks for a process	`processId` (required)
`delete_webhook`	Delete a webhook	`webhookId` (required)

Secrets Management (3)

Tool	Description	Parameters
`list_secrets`	List secret/env var names (values hidden)	—
`create_secret`	Create encrypted secret or env var	`name` (required), `value` (required), `category` (secret/env_var), `description`
`delete_secret`	Delete a secret by name	`name` (required)

Performance Tracking (3)

Tool	Description	Parameters
`bind_vault`	Bind vault to strategy for performance tracking	`strategyId` (required), `vaultAddress` (required), `chain` (required)
`unbind_vault`	Unbind vault from strategy	`strategyId` (required), `vaultAddress` (required)
`get_performance`	Get strategy PnL, value, cost basis	`strategyId` (required)

Vault Operations (7)

Tool	Description	Parameters
`get_vault_status`	Check if a vault exists for a wallet address	`chain` (required), `walletAddress` (required)
`get_vault_balance`	Query vault token balances	`chain` (required), `vaultAddress` (required)
`create_vault`	Build vault creation tx (returns unsigned txData)	`chain` (required), `investorAddress` (required), `oracleAddress` (required)
`deposit_native`	Build deposit BNB tx (returns unsigned txData)	`vaultAddress` (required), `amount` (required, in wei)
`withdraw_native`	Build withdraw BNB tx (returns unsigned txData)	`vaultAddress` (required), `amount` (required, in wei)
`approve_token`	Build ERC-20 approve tx (returns unsigned txData)	`tokenAddress` (required), `amount` (required)
`execute_trade`	Execute trade via vault (not yet available — use Oracle Key + TFP)	`chain` (required), `pair` (required), `side` (required), `amount` (required)

Vault tx tools return { status: "tx_ready", txData: {...} }. After receiving txData, create an approval request (POST /claw/approval/request) so the user can sign the transaction in the browser.

Agent-First Workflow Example

bash

# 1. Create strategy
curl -X POST $BASE/claw/execute -H "Authorization: Bearer $KEY" \
  -d '{"tool":"create_strategy","params":{"name":"BTC DCA","content":"...","language":"markdown","chain":"bsc"}}'

# 2. Create workflow
curl -X POST $BASE/claw/execute -H "Authorization: Bearer $KEY" \
  -d '{"tool":"create_workflow","params":{"strategyId":"...","name":"BTC DCA","nodes":[...],"edges":[...]}}'

# 3. Store API keys as secrets
curl -X POST $BASE/claw/execute -H "Authorization: Bearer $KEY" \
  -d '{"tool":"create_secret","params":{"name":"BINANCE_KEY","value":"abc...","category":"secret"}}'

# 4. Generate code (must be done BEFORE deploy)
curl -X POST $BASE/claw/execute -H "Authorization: Bearer $KEY" \
  -d '{"tool":"generate_code","params":{"strategyId":"...","files":[{"name":"main.py","content":"..."}],"dependencies":["requests"]}}'

# 5. Deploy process (creates + deploys + auto-starts — NO need for start_process)
curl -X POST $BASE/claw/execute -H "Authorization: Bearer $KEY" \
  -d '{"tool":"deploy_process","params":{"strategyId":"..."}}'

# 5. Create webhook for external signals
curl -X POST $BASE/claw/execute -H "Authorization: Bearer $KEY" \
  -d '{"tool":"create_webhook","params":{"processId":"...","name":"TradingView Alert","type":"inbound"}}'

# 6. Bind vault for performance tracking
curl -X POST $BASE/claw/execute -H "Authorization: Bearer $KEY" \
  -d '{"tool":"bind_vault","params":{"strategyId":"...","vaultAddress":"0x...","chain":"bsc"}}'

# 7. Deposit BNB (returns tx for user to sign)
curl -X POST $BASE/claw/execute -H "Authorization: Bearer $KEY" \
  -d '{"tool":"deposit_native","params":{"vaultAddress":"0x...","amount":"1000000000000000"}}'
# → Create approval request for user to sign

# 8. Check performance
curl -X POST $BASE/claw/execute -H "Authorization: Bearer $KEY" \
  -d '{"tool":"get_performance","params":{"strategyId":"..."}}'

# 9. Publish to Hub
curl -X POST $BASE/claw/execute -H "Authorization: Bearer $KEY" \
  -d '{"tool":"publish_strategy","params":{"strategyId":"..."}}'

# 10. Cleanup when done
curl -X POST $BASE/claw/execute -H "Authorization: Bearer $KEY" \
  -d '{"tool":"stop_process","params":{"processId":"..."}}'
curl -X POST $BASE/claw/execute -H "Authorization: Bearer $KEY" \
  -d '{"tool":"delete_webhook","params":{"webhookId":"..."}}'
curl -X POST $BASE/claw/execute -H "Authorization: Bearer $KEY" \
  -d '{"tool":"unbind_vault","params":{"strategyId":"...","vaultAddress":"0x..."}}'
curl -X POST $BASE/claw/execute -H "Authorization: Bearer $KEY" \
  -d '{"tool":"unpublish_strategy","params":{"strategyId":"..."}}'

Quick API Reference

Operation	Method	Endpoint	Notes
Strategy
Create	POST	`/strategy`	Returns strategy ID
List	GET	`/strategy`	Supports `?language=` `?chain=` filters
Update	PUT	`/strategy/:id`	Auto-increments version
Process (TFP)
Create+Deploy+Start	`deploy_process` tool	via `/claw/execute`	Use this — NOT `POST /tfp` directly
Restart (stopped only)	`start_process` tool	via `/claw/execute`	Only for previously stopped processes
Stop	`stop_process` tool	via `/claw/execute`
Logs	GET	`/tfp/:id/logs`	`?lines=100&level=error`
Workflow
Create	POST	`/workflow`	Link to strategy via `strategyId`
Get	GET	`/workflow/:id`	Returns nodes, edges, viewport
Update	PUT	`/workflow/:id`	Version auto-increments
Delete	DELETE	`/workflow/:id`	Clears strategy's workflowId
Secrets
Create	POST	`/user-secrets`	`category`: `secret` or `env_var`
List	GET	`/user-secrets`	Values redacted for `secret` type
Update	PUT	`/user-secrets/:name`
Delete	DELETE	`/user-secrets/:name`
Vault (V0.4)
Status	GET	`/vault/:chain/status`	`?address=0x...`
Balances	GET	`/vault/:chain/balances`	`?address=0xVault`
Create vault	POST	`/vault/:chain/create`	Returns unsigned tx
Set role	POST	`/vault/:chain/role`	Returns unsigned tx
Agent permissions	POST	`/vault/:chain/:addr/set-agent-permissions`	Bitmask: 1=swap 2=borrow 4=withdraw 8=sub_account
Spending limit	POST	`/vault/:chain/:addr/set-token-spending-limit`	Per-token daily cap
Withdraw allowance	POST	`/vault/:chain/:addr/set-withdraw-allowance`	Amount + period
Borrow	POST	`/vault/:chain/:addr/borrow`	V0.4: `subAccountId` param (0=none)
Repay	POST	`/vault/:chain/:addr/repay`	V0.4: `shouldCloseSubAccount` param
Sub-accounts	GET	`/vault/:chain/:addr/sub-accounts`	`?active=true` for active only
Max borrow duration	GET	`/vault/:chain/:addr/max-borrow-duration`	0 = unlimited
Approval
Request	POST	`/claw/approval/request`	Returns approval URL
Poll status	GET	`/claw/approval/status/:id`	Until `approved` / `rejected`
Hub
Browse	GET	`/hub/strategies`	`?q=` `?tags=` `?language=`
Publish	POST	`/hub/publish/:id`
Star	POST	`/hub/strategies/:id/star`	Toggle

Security Best Practices

Minimum permissions — Start with PERM_SWAP only (permissions: 1). Add PERM_BORROW (2), PERM_WITHDRAW (4), or PERM_SUB_ACCOUNT (8) only when explicitly needed. Full permissions = 15. Permissions are always set by the user via the web UI.
Conservative limits — Set small tokenSpendingLimit and withdrawAllowance initially. Increase gradually after the strategy proves stable.
R&D Mode gate — Storing private keys requires R&D Mode. Never bypass this check; if POST /user-secrets returns 403 RD_MODE_REQUIRED, guide the user to enable R&D Mode in Settings first.
Approval for sensitive ops — Deposits, withdrawals, role changes, and large swaps should go through the approval flow. Always explain the operation before presenting the approval URL.
Log auditing — Regularly check TFP logs for anomalies. Secret values are auto-redacted, but monitor for unexpected behavior.
Instant revocation — If anything looks wrong, guide the user to revoke ORACLE_ROLE immediately: setRole(ORACLE_ROLE, oracleAddr, false) from their Owner wallet.
Per-user isolation — Each user's Oracle key is independent. A compromise of one key does not affect other users.
Never log secrets — The platform auto-redacts secrets and TFP_SECRET_TOKEN from logs. When writing TFP code, avoid manually printing secret values.

TradingFlow Workflow (Visual Strategy Description)

TradingFlow is a visual workflow system for describing strategy logic as a DAG (directed acyclic graph) of nodes and edges. Workflows are descriptive only — they do not execute directly but serve as the primary visual explanation of a strategy's architecture.

Why Create a Workflow

Instant Understanding — users see the entire strategy logic at a glance instead of reading code
Easy Sharing — visual flows are more shareable than code; strategies with workflows get more Hub stars
Debugging Aid — visual representation helps identify logic gaps or missing data flows
Non-technical Access — team members or investors can understand the strategy without reading code

Always create a workflow after create_strategy — it's the primary way users understand and share their strategies. Even simple strategies benefit from a visual diagram.

Conversation pattern after creating a strategy:

"Strategy created! I've also built a visual flow diagram so you can see exactly how it works. Check it out at {SITE_URL}/strategy/{strategyId}/workflow — it shows your data sources, processing logic, and trading actions."

When to Create a Workflow

After creating a strategy with create_strategy, generate a TradingFlow workflow to visually explain the strategy's data flow and processing pipeline.

Workflow API

bash

# Create workflow linked to a strategy
curl -X POST $TRADINGCLAW_BASE_URL/claw/execute \
  -H "Authorization: Bearer $TRADINGCLAW_API_KEY" \
  -d '{"tool":"create_workflow","params":{"strategyId":"...","name":"...","nodes":[...],"edges":[...]}}'

# Update workflow
curl -X POST $TRADINGCLAW_BASE_URL/claw/execute \
  -H "Authorization: Bearer $TRADINGCLAW_API_KEY" \
  -d '{"tool":"update_workflow","params":{"workflowId":"...","nodes":[...],"edges":[...]}}'

# Get workflow
curl -X POST $TRADINGCLAW_BASE_URL/claw/execute \
  -H "Authorization: Bearer $TRADINGCLAW_API_KEY" \
  -d '{"tool":"get_workflow","params":{"workflowId":"..."}}'

Node Schema

Each node has the following structure:

json

{
  "id": "node_1",
  "type": "generic",
  "position": { "x": 100, "y": 200 },
  "data": {
    "label": "CZ Tweet Listener",
    "icon": "Twitter",
    "category": "input",
    "description": "Monitors @cz_binance for new tweets",
    "inputs": [],
    "outputs": [
      {
        "id": "out_tweets",
        "label": "Tweets",
        "type": "string"
      }
    ]
  }
}

IMPORTANT: Every generic node MUST have both inputs and outputs arrays, even if empty. Omitting these fields will cause frontend rendering errors.

Node category values (required, must be one of):

input — data sources (API feeds, webhooks, listeners)
compute — processing/analysis logic (calculations, AI inference, filtering)
trade — trading actions (buy, sell, swap, borrow)
output — results/notifications (alerts, logs, reports)
interactive — user interaction points (approvals, confirmations)

NodePort Schema (Complete)

Each port in inputs or outputs arrays supports the following fields:

json

{
  "id": "in_amount",              // Required: unique port ID within the node
  "label": "Amount USD",           // Required: display label shown in UI
  "type": "number",                // Required: data type (any/string/number/boolean/object/array)

  // Optional: UI control type (only for input ports)
  "inputType": "number",           // text | number | select | boolean | paragraph | none

  // Optional: default value (pre-filled in UI)
  "value": 100,

  // Optional: placeholder text for empty inputs
  "placeholder": "Enter amount in USD",

  // Optional: validation constraints (for number inputs)
  "min": 0,
  "max": 10000,
  "step": 10,
  "required": true,

  // Optional: dropdown options (for select inputs)
  "options": [
    { "value": "btc", "label": "Bitcoin" },
    { "value": "eth", "label": "Ethereum" },
    { "value": "apt", "label": "Aptos" }
  ]
}

Port Type Guidelines:

Use "type": "any" for flexible data flow (most common)
Use specific types (string, number, boolean) when validation matters
Use "type": "object" for structured data (e.g., market data, user profile)
Use "type": "array" for lists (e.g., multiple tweets, price history)

InputType Guidelines (only for input ports):

"text" — single-line text input (default)
"number" — numeric input with +/- controls
"select" — dropdown menu (requires options array)
"boolean" — checkbox or toggle
"paragraph" — multi-line text area
"none" — no UI control (data comes from edge connection only)

Node Types

Type	Purpose	Special Fields
`generic`	Standard business logic node	`icon`, `category`, `inputs`, `outputs`
`group`	Transparent collapsible container	`collapsed`, `childNodeIds`
`annotation`	Text label on canvas (no handles)	`level` (header/subheader/description), `text`

Node Categories and Colors

Category	Color	Use For
`input`	Cyan (#06b6d4)	Data sources: X Listener, RSS, Price Feed, Web Scraper
`compute`	Violet (#8b5cf6)	Processing: AI Model, Code Block, Filter, Merge
`trade`	Amber (#f59e0b)	Trading: Buy, Sell, Swap, Vault Operations
`output`	Emerald (#10b981)	Destinations: Telegram, Alert, Storage, Log
`interactive`	Red (#ef4444)	User interaction: Approval, Notification

Available Icons

Use lucide-react icon names. Common choices:

Category	Icons
Input	`Twitter`, `Rss`, `Database`, `Globe`, `CandlestickChart`, `Newspaper`
Compute	`Bot`, `Code`, `Filter`, `Merge`, `GitBranch`, `Cpu`
Trade	`TrendingUp`, `TrendingDown`, `ArrowLeftRight`, `Landmark`, `Coins`
Output	`Send`, `Bell`, `HardDrive`, `FileText`, `Webhook`
Interactive	`CheckCircle2`, `MessageSquare`, `Shield`

Edge Schema

json

{
  "id": "edge_1_to_4",
  "source": "node_1",
  "target": "node_4",
  "sourceHandle": "out_tweets",
  "targetHandle": "in_data",
  "animated": true,
  "style": "solid"
}

Edge styles: solid (default, for direct data flow) or dashed (for cross-module/external connections).

Aesthetic Guidelines

Auto-Pretty Layout: The backend automatically applies an optimal DAG layout algorithm to all workflows created via create_workflow. You do NOT need to calculate precise position values — use { "x": 0, "y": 0 } for all nodes. The algorithm will:

Assign layers based on DAG topology (left-to-right data flow)

Spread fan-out nodes vertically with aesthetic overlap

Center fan-in nodes between their parents

Ensure proper spacing with no overlaps

Follow these content rules for visually appealing TradingFlows:

3-8 nodes per workflow — keep it clean and scannable
Minimal connections — each node connects to 1-2 others
No cycles — DAG only, data flows left-to-right
Group related inputs — use group nodes to cluster similar data sources
Annotate sections — use annotation nodes with level: "header" for major sections
Use dashed edges for external/cross-module connections

Example: Alpha Signal Monitor

json

{
  "nodes": [
    { "id": "ann_title", "type": "annotation", "position": { "x": 0, "y": 0 },
      "data": { "label": "Alpha Signal Monitor", "category": "compute", "level": "header", "text": "Alpha Signal Monitor" } },
    { "id": "grp_sources", "type": "group", "position": { "x": 30, "y": 60 },
      "data": { "label": "Signal Sources", "category": "input", "childNodeIds": ["n_cz", "n_trump", "n_binance"] },
      "width": 280, "height": 330 },
    { "id": "n_cz", "type": "generic", "position": { "x": 20, "y": 50 }, "parentId": "grp_sources",
      "data": { "label": "CZ Tweets", "icon": "Twitter", "category": "input",
        "outputs": [{ "id": "out_tweets", "label": "tweets", "type": "any" }] } },
    { "id": "n_trump", "type": "generic", "position": { "x": 20, "y": 150 }, "parentId": "grp_sources",
      "data": { "label": "Trump Posts", "icon": "Twitter", "category": "input",
        "outputs": [{ "id": "out_posts", "label": "posts", "type": "any" }] } },
    { "id": "n_binance", "type": "generic", "position": { "x": 20, "y": 250 }, "parentId": "grp_sources",
      "data": { "label": "Binance News", "icon": "Newspaper", "category": "input",
        "outputs": [{ "id": "out_articles", "label": "articles", "type": "any" }] } },
    { "id": "n_ai", "type": "generic", "position": { "x": 420, "y": 160 },
      "data": { "label": "AI Signal Processor", "icon": "Bot", "category": "compute",
        "inputs": [{ "id": "in_data", "label": "raw signals", "type": "any" }],
        "outputs": [{ "id": "out_signals", "label": "signals", "type": "any" }],
        "description": "Sentiment + urgency scoring" } },
    { "id": "n_telegram", "type": "generic", "position": { "x": 750, "y": 100 },
      "data": { "label": "Telegram Alert", "icon": "Send", "category": "output",
        "inputs": [{ "id": "in_msg", "label": "alert", "type": "any" }] } },
    { "id": "n_log", "type": "generic", "position": { "x": 750, "y": 240 },
      "data": { "label": "Log Storage", "icon": "HardDrive", "category": "output",
        "inputs": [{ "id": "in_entry", "label": "entry", "type": "any" }] } }
  ],
  "edges": [
    { "id": "e1", "source": "n_cz", "target": "n_ai", "sourceHandle": "out_tweets", "targetHandle": "in_data" },
    { "id": "e2", "source": "n_trump", "target": "n_ai", "sourceHandle": "out_posts", "targetHandle": "in_data" },
    { "id": "e3", "source": "n_binance", "target": "n_ai", "sourceHandle": "out_articles", "targetHandle": "in_data" },
    { "id": "e4", "source": "n_ai", "target": "n_telegram", "sourceHandle": "out_signals", "targetHandle": "in_msg" },
    { "id": "e5", "source": "n_ai", "target": "n_log", "sourceHandle": "out_signals", "targetHandle": "in_entry" }
  ],
  "viewport": { "x": 0, "y": 0, "zoom": 1 }
}

Example 2: DCA Trading Strategy (with Input Values)

json

{
  "name": "APT Fear & Greed DCA",
  "nodes": [
    {
      "id": "trigger",
      "type": "generic",
      "position": { "x": 100, "y": 200 },
      "data": {
        "label": "Fear & Greed Index",
        "icon": "CandlestickChart",
        "category": "input",
        "description": "Fetch crypto market sentiment daily",
        "inputs": [],
        "outputs": [
          { "id": "index", "label": "Index Value", "type": "number" }
        ]
      }
    },
    {
      "id": "decision",
      "type": "generic",
      "position": { "x": 350, "y": 200 },
      "data": {
        "label": "Decision Logic",
        "icon": "GitBranch",
        "category": "compute",
        "description": "Evaluate buy/sell conditions",
        "inputs": [
          { "id": "index", "label": "Index Value", "type": "number" }
        ],
        "outputs": [
          { "id": "action", "label": "Action", "type": "string" }
        ]
      }
    },
    {
      "id": "buy",
      "type": "generic",
      "position": { "x": 600, "y": 120 },
      "data": {
        "label": "Buy APT",
        "icon": "TrendingUp",
        "category": "trade",
        "description": "Execute buy order on Aptos",
        "inputs": [
          {
            "id": "amount",
            "label": "Amount USD",
            "type": "number",
            "inputType": "number",
            "value": 100,
            "min": 10,
            "max": 10000,
            "step": 10,
            "placeholder": "Enter amount"
          },
          {
            "id": "token",
            "label": "Token",
            "type": "string",
            "inputType": "select",
            "value": "apt",
            "options": [
              { "value": "apt", "label": "Aptos (APT)" },
              { "value": "usdc", "label": "USD Coin (USDC)" }
            ]
          }
        ],
        "outputs": []
      }
    },
    {
      "id": "sell",
      "type": "generic",
      "position": { "x": 600, "y": 280 },
      "data": {
        "label": "Sell APT",
        "icon": "TrendingDown",
        "category": "trade",
        "description": "Execute sell order on Aptos",
        "inputs": [
          {
            "id": "ratio",
            "label": "Sell Ratio %",
            "type": "number",
            "inputType": "number",
            "value": 10,
            "min": 1,
            "max": 100,
            "step": 1
          }
        ],
        "outputs": []
      }
    }
  ],
  "edges": [
    { "id": "e1", "source": "trigger", "target": "decision", "sourceHandle": "index", "targetHandle": "index" },
    { "id": "e2", "source": "decision", "target": "buy", "label": "Fear < 25" },
    { "id": "e3", "source": "decision", "target": "sell", "label": "Greed > 75" }
  ],
  "viewport": { "x": 0, "y": 0, "zoom": 1 }
}

Example 3: Interactive Approval Flow

json

{
  "name": "High-Value Trade Approval",
  "nodes": [
    {
      "id": "monitor",
      "type": "generic",
      "position": { "x": 100, "y": 200 },
      "data": {
        "label": "Price Monitor",
        "icon": "LineChart",
        "category": "input",
        "description": "Track BTC price movements",
        "inputs": [],
        "outputs": [
          { "id": "price", "label": "Current Price", "type": "number" }
        ]
      }
    },
    {
      "id": "check",
      "type": "generic",
      "position": { "x": 350, "y": 200 },
      "data": {
        "label": "Threshold Check",
        "icon": "Filter",
        "category": "compute",
        "description": "Check if price exceeds threshold",
        "inputs": [
          { "id": "price", "label": "Price", "type": "number" },
          {
            "id": "threshold",
            "label": "Threshold USD",
            "type": "number",
            "inputType": "number",
            "value": 50000
          }
        ],
        "outputs": [
          { "id": "alert", "label": "Alert", "type": "boolean" }
        ]
      }
    },
    {
      "id": "approval",
      "type": "generic",
      "position": { "x": 600, "y": 200 },
      "data": {
        "label": "User Approval",
        "icon": "CheckCircle2",
        "category": "interactive",
        "description": "Request user confirmation",
        "inputs": [
          { "id": "alert", "label": "Alert", "type": "boolean" }
        ],
        "outputs": [
          { "id": "approved", "label": "Approved", "type": "boolean" }
        ]
      }
    },
    {
      "id": "execute",
      "type": "generic",
      "position": { "x": 850, "y": 200 },
      "data": {
        "label": "Execute Trade",
        "icon": "Zap",
        "category": "trade",
        "description": "Execute approved trade",
        "inputs": [
          { "id": "approved", "label": "Approved", "type": "boolean" }
        ],
        "outputs": []
      }
    }
  ],
  "edges": [
    { "id": "e1", "source": "monitor", "target": "check", "sourceHandle": "price", "targetHandle": "price" },
    { "id": "e2", "source": "check", "target": "approval", "sourceHandle": "alert", "targetHandle": "alert" },
    { "id": "e3", "source": "approval", "target": "execute", "sourceHandle": "approved", "targetHandle": "approved" }
  ],
  "viewport": { "x": 0, "y": 0, "zoom": 1 }
}

End-to-End: Strategy + Workflow + Deploy

bash

# 1. Create strategy
STRAT_ID=$(curl -sX POST $TRADINGCLAW_BASE_URL/claw/execute \
  -H "Authorization: Bearer $KEY" \
  -d '{"tool":"create_strategy","params":{"name":"Alpha Signal Monitor","content":"# Alpha Signal Monitor\n\nMonitors three high-impact sources...","language":"markdown"}}' \
  | jq -r '.data._id')

# 2. Create visual workflow
curl -X POST $TRADINGCLAW_BASE_URL/claw/execute \
  -H "Authorization: Bearer $KEY" \
  -d "{\"tool\":\"create_workflow\",\"params\":{\"strategyId\":\"$STRAT_ID\",\"name\":\"Alpha Signal Monitor\",\"nodes\":[...],\"edges\":[...]}}"

# 3. Generate code (MUST be done before deploy — stores files in strategy.generatedCode)
curl -X POST $TRADINGCLAW_BASE_URL/claw/execute \
  -H "Authorization: Bearer $KEY" \
  -d "{\"tool\":\"generate_code\",\"params\":{\"strategyId\":\"$STRAT_ID\",\"files\":[{\"name\":\"main.py\",\"content\":\"...\"}],\"dependencies\":[\"requests\",\"openai\"]}}"

# 4. Deploy (creates process + deploys code + auto-starts — all in one step)
curl -X POST $TRADINGCLAW_BASE_URL/claw/execute \
  -H "Authorization: Bearer $KEY" \
  -d "{\"tool\":\"deploy_process\",\"params\":{\"strategyId\":\"$STRAT_ID\"}}"
# → Process transitions: creating → building → running (automatic)

Reference Files

Full API Reference — all endpoints with params and responses
.STRATEGY Format — file specification and examples
Vault Operations — multi-chain vault details and approval flow
Webhook & Triggers — event-driven automation

TradingFlow — AI-Powered Intent Trading Across Crypto, Stocks & More

Install

TradingFlow

When to Use This Skill

Agent Conversation Guide

Before You Start (Agent Self-Check)

First Contact — Onboarding a New User

Conversation Patterns

Persuasion & Encouragement

Things to NEVER Do

When Things Go Wrong

Quick Start

Core Workflow

Strategy Project Structure

Key Operations

Strategy Management

Process Management (TFP)

Runtime Selection Guide

Secrets & Environment Variables

Vault Operations (TFV Protocol v0.4/v0.5)

VaultRouter (V0.5 — Native BNB Support)

Strategy Hub

Webhooks

Automated Trading Setup (Per-User Oracle Key)

Prerequisites: R&D Mode

Setup Flow (agent guides the user through this once)

TFP Code: Automated On-Chain Execution

Security Properties

User Approval (REQUIRED for fund operations)

Handling "wallet_not_linked" Error

Available Operators

Response Format

Common Scenarios (End-to-End)

Scenario 1: "Show me my vault balance"

Scenario 2: "Help me create a BTC DCA strategy"

Scenario 3: "How is my strategy doing? Any errors?"

Error Codes

OpenClaw Tools Reference (36 tools)

Strategy Management (10)

Process Management (7)

Workflow Management (3)

Webhook Management (3)

Secrets Management (3)

Performance Tracking (3)

Vault Operations (7)

Agent-First Workflow Example

Quick API Reference

Security Best Practices

TradingFlow Workflow (Visual Strategy Description)

Why Create a Workflow

When to Create a Workflow

Workflow API

Node Schema

NodePort Schema (Complete)

Node Types

Node Categories and Colors

Available Icons

Edge Schema

Aesthetic Guidelines

Example: Alpha Signal Monitor

Example 2: DCA Trading Strategy (with Input Values)

Example 3: Interactive Approval Flow

End-to-End: Strategy + Workflow + Deploy

Reference Files

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