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Add this documentation as a skill to your AI coding assistant. Use it in your app or project so your AI has direct access to the Aries API reference when helping you implement integrations, write code, and debug. Command: 
npx skills add https://finance.dev/docs

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Step 1: Add the skill to your agent

Run this command in your terminal from your project directory: 
npx skills add https://finance.dev/docs
The skill is installed and made available to your AI agent. Restart your agent (Cursor, OpenClaw, Claude Code, Windsurf, or your chosen tool) so it loads the new skill.

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Step 2: Verify the skill is loaded

After restarting, ask your AI assistant:
  • “What does the Aries API offer?”
  • “How do I authenticate with the Aries API?”
If it mentions OAuth2, endpoints, or scopes from this documentation, the skill is loaded correctly.

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Step 3: Use the skill to implement your project

With the skill active, your AI can help you implement a project that uses the Aries API. Follow this workflow:

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3.1 Start with authentication

Ask your AI:
  • “Set up OAuth2 authentication for the Aries API in my Node.js project”
  • “Implement the PKCE flow for my React app to connect to Aries”
The AI will use the skill to reference the correct endpoints, parameters, and code patterns.

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3.2 Build API integrations

Use the skill to generate and wire up API calls:
  • “Create a function to fetch my account balances using the Aries API”
  • “Add order placement logic for a limit buy order”
  • “Implement a search for market data symbols”
The AI will use the documentation to return accurate request/response formats and error handling.

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3.3 Add real-time features

For streaming and real-time data:
  • “Connect to the Aries WebSocket for live quotes”
  • “Subscribe to account updates via WebSocket”
The AI will reference the streaming docs to give you the right connection flow and message formats.

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3.4 Handle errors and limits

For production-ready code:
  • “Add retry logic for rate limits (429) when calling the Aries API”
  • “Handle OAuth token refresh in my integration”
The AI will use the skill to apply the documented error formats and rate limit behavior.

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Supported agents

Skills work with AI coding assistants that support the skills protocol:
AgentDescription
CursorAI-powered code editor
OpenClawAI coding agent
Claude CodeAnthropic’s coding agent
WindsurfAI pair programmer

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What the AI can do with this skill

  • Explain OAuth2 flows (Authorization Code and PKCE)
  • Generate code examples in Node.js, Python, or cURL
  • Reference endpoint details, request/response formats, and scopes
  • Help troubleshoot errors, rate limits, and token handling

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Troubleshooting

IssueSolution
Command not foundEnsure Node.js (v18+) is installed. Run node -v to check.
Skill not loadingRestart your AI agent completely after installation.
Outdated infoRe-run npx skills add https://finance.dev/docs to refresh the skill.