Binance API Usage

Binance API Usage Skill

This skill provides a structured way to interact with the Binance exchange using the python-binance Python wrapper.

Core Workflows

1. Market Data Retrieval

Fetch current prices, order books, or historical K-line (candle) data.

• Reference: See references/api_usage.md
• Example Script: scripts/historical_data.py

2. Account & Portfolio Management

Check balances and manage account settings.

• Example Script: scripts/basic_ops.py

3. Order Execution

Place Market, Limit, or OCO (One-Cancels-the-Other) orders.

• Reference: See references/api_usage.md
• Example Script: scripts/order_examples.py

4. Real-time Streaming (WebSockets)

Stream ticker updates, trade data, or account updates using asyncio.

• Example Script: scripts/async_sockets.py

Best Practices

• Security: Always use environment variables (BINANCE_API_KEY, BINANCE_API_SECRET or BINANCE_SECRET_KEY) instead of hardcoding keys.

• .env file (required): Place your API keys in a .env file at the project root. If .env does not exist, create it from the provided template:

  cp skills/binance-trader/assets/.env.example .env
  # then edit .env and fill in your keys
  

  Scripts shipped with this skill will automatically look for .env in the script directory, the test/ folder, and the project root.

• Error Handling: Wrap API calls in try-except blocks to handle BinanceAPIException.

• Rate Limits: Be mindful of Binance's rate limits (weight-based).

• Testnet: Use testnet=True during development to avoid losing real funds.

Resources

• Repository: sammchardy/python-binance
• Official Docs: python-binance.readthedocs.io