# Lighter

> Interact with Lighter protocol - a ZK rollup orderbook DEX. Use when you need to trade on Lighter, check prices, manage positions, or query account data.

- Skill: `johnalbertini14-glitch/lighter` (Agent Skill, multi-file: 8 files)
- Install (CLI): `npx skillmds@latest add johnalbertini14-glitch/lighter`
- Raw SKILL.md: https://api.skillmd.com/api/skills/johnalbertini14-glitch/lighter/raw
- Safety review: pending (external: skill-scanner PASS, skillspector PASS)
- Works with: Claude Code, Claude.ai, OpenAI Codex
- Category: Coding & Dev Tools
- Author: johnalbertini14-glitch (https://skillmd.com/u/johnalbertini14-glitch)
- Updated: 2026-09-08
- Page: https://skillmd.com/skills/johnalbertini14-glitch/lighter

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# Lighter Protocol

Trade on Lighter - a zero-knowledge rollup orderbook DEX with millisecond latency and zero fees.

## Quick Start (Read-Only)

```bash
# Markets are public - no credentials needed
curl "https://mainnet.zklighter.elliot.ai/api/v1/orderBooks"
```

## What is Lighter?

- Zero fees for retail traders
- Millisecond latency
- ZK proofs of all operations
- Backed by Founders Fund, Robinhood, Coinbase Ventures

**API Endpoint:** https://mainnet.zklighter.elliot.ai
**Chain ID:** 300

## ⚠️ Security Considerations

### Third-Party Dependencies

This skill can work with **just requests library** for read-only operations. For signing orders, you have two options:

**Option A: Minimal (Read-Only)**
```bash
pip install requests
```
Only for public data (markets, order books, prices).

**Option B: Full Trading**
Requires the official Lighter SDK. Review and verify before installing:
- SDK Repository: https://github.com/elliottech/lighter-python
- Verify the repository owner, stars, and code before running any setup

### External Code

**Only proceed with external SDK if you:**
1. Have reviewed the GitHub repository
2. Understand what the code does
3. Use a dedicated burner wallet, not your main wallet

## Environment Variables

| Variable | Required | Description |
|----------|----------|-------------|
| `LIGHTER_API_KEY` | For orders | API key from SDK setup |
| `LIGHTER_ACCOUNT_INDEX` | For orders | Your Lighter account index |
| `LIGHTER_L1_ADDRESS` | Optional | ETH address for lookups |

## API Usage

### Public Endpoints (No Auth)

```bash
# List all markets
curl "https://mainnet.zklighter.elliot.ai/api/v1/orderBooks"

# Get order book
curl "https://mainnet.zklighter.elliot.ai/api/v1/orderBook?market_id=1"

# Get recent trades
curl "https://mainnet.zklighter.elliot.ai/api/v1/trades?market_id=1"
```

### Authenticated Endpoints

```bash
# Account balance (requires API key in header)
curl -H "x-api-key: $LIGHTER_API_KEY" \
  "https://mainnet.zklighter.elliot.ai/api/v1/account?by=index&value=$LIGHTER_ACCOUNT_INDEX"
```

## Getting Your Account Index

```bash
# Query by ETH address
curl "https://mainnet.zklighter.elliot.ai/api/v1/accountsByL1Address?l1_address=YOUR_ADDRESS"
```

Response contains `sub_accounts[].index` - use as your account index.

## Getting an API Key

1. Review the official Lighter SDK: https://github.com/elliottech/lighter-python
2. Clone and audit the code
3. Run setup with a dedicated wallet
4. Store the generated API key securely

## Common Issues

**"Restricted jurisdiction":**
- Lighter has geographic restrictions - ensure compliance with their terms

**SDK signing issues:**
- Use create_market_order() instead of create_order() for more reliable execution

## Market IDs

| ID | Symbol |
|----|--------|
| 1 | ETH-USD |
| 2 | BTC-USD |
| 3 | SOL-USD |

## Links

- API: https://mainnet.zklighter.elliot.ai
- Dashboard: https://dashboard.zklighter.io
- SDK: https://github.com/elliottech/lighter-python

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**Disclaimer:** Review all external code before running. Use dedicated wallets for trading.