Skill Catalog

A comprehensive catalog of all 43 Claude Trading Skills organized by category. Badge indicators show API requirements at a glance.

Use English skill names (“CANSLIM”, “VCP”, “FinViz”, etc.) for best search results on this page.

Table of Contents

Badge Legend

Badge Meaning
No API Works without any external API keys
FMP Required Requires a Financial Modeling Prep API key
FMP Optional FMP key enhances functionality but is not required
FINVIZ Optional FINVIZ Elite improves speed and coverage
Alpaca Required Requires an Alpaca brokerage account
Workflow Workflow skill that coordinates other skills

1. Stock Screening

Skill Description API Requirements
CANSLIM Screener Full 7-component CANSLIM growth stock scoring (C, A, N, S, L, I, M). Composite 0-100 ratings with bear market protection. Phase 3 implements 100% of O’Neil’s methodology FMP Required
VCP Screener Detects Mark Minervini’s Volatility Contraction Pattern. 3-phase pipeline: Pre-filter, Trend Template, VCP Detection with pivot points and trade setups FMP Required
FinViz Screener Translates natural language (Japanese/English) into FinViz filter URLs. 500+ filter codes across fundamentals, technicals, and descriptives. Theme cross-screening (30+ themes × 268 sub-themes) for narrative-based searches like “AI × Logistics” or “Data Centers × Power”. Opens results in Chrome No API FINVIZ Optional
Value Dividend Screener Multi-phase dividend stock screening: value characteristics (P/E, P/B), income (yield), growth (3-year trends), sustainability, and quality scoring FMP Required FINVIZ Optional
Dividend Growth Pullback Screener Finds dividend growth stocks (12%+ annual growth, 1.5%+ yield) at oversold technical levels (RSI <= 40). Two-stage FINVIZ + FMP pipeline FMP Required FINVIZ Optional
Earnings Trade Analyzer Scores post-earnings stocks using 5 weighted factors: Gap Size (25%), Pre-Earnings Trend (30%), Volume Trend (20%), MA200 Position (15%), MA50 Position (10%). A/B/C/D grades FMP Required
PEAD Screener Screens for Post-Earnings Announcement Drift patterns using weekly candle analysis. Stage-based monitoring: MONITORING, SIGNAL_READY, BREAKOUT, EXPIRED FMP Required
FTD Detector Detects Follow-Through Day signals for market bottom confirmation using William O’Neil’s methodology. Dual-index tracking with quality scoring (0-100) FMP Required
Institutional Flow Tracker Tracks institutional ownership changes using 13F SEC filings. Tier-based quality framework weights superinvestors (Berkshire, Baupost) higher than index funds FMP Required

2. Market Analysis

Skill Description API Requirements
Sector Analyst Analyzes sector/industry performance charts to assess market positioning and rotation patterns based on market cycle theory (Early/Mid/Late Cycle, Recession) No API
Breadth Chart Analyst Analyzes S&P 500 Breadth Index and Uptrend Stock Ratio charts for market health. Identifies bull market phases: Healthy Breadth, Narrowing, Distribution No API
Technical Analyst Pure technical analysis of weekly price charts. Identifies trends, support/resistance, chart patterns, and momentum indicators. Covers Elliott Wave, Dow Theory, candlesticks No API
Market News Analyst Collects and analyzes market-moving news from the past 10 days via WebSearch. Impact scoring: (Price Impact x Breadth) x Forward Significance No API
Market Environment Analysis Comprehensive global macro briefing covering equity indices, FX, commodities, yields, and sentiment with structured reporting templates No API
Market Breadth Analyzer Quantifies market breadth health using a data-driven 6-component scoring system (0-100) from publicly available CSV data No API
Uptrend Analyzer Diagnoses breadth health using Uptrend Ratio Dashboard tracking ~2,800 US stocks across 11 sectors. 5-component composite scoring with warning overlays No API
Macro Regime Detector Detects structural macro regime transitions (1-2 year horizon) using 6-component cross-asset ratio analysis (RSP/SPY, yield curve, credit, size factor, sector rotation) FMP Required
US Market Bubble Detector Data-driven bubble risk assessment using Minsky/Kindleberger framework. Two-phase evaluation: quantitative scoring (0-12) + strict qualitative adjustment (0-3). Five risk phases No API
Market Top Detector Detects market top probability using O’Neil Distribution Days, Minervini Leading Stock Deterioration, and Defensive Rotation. 6-component tactical timing system No API

3. Theme & Strategy

Skill Description API Requirements
Theme Detector Detects trending bullish and bearish market themes with 3-dimensional scoring: Theme Heat (0-100), Lifecycle Maturity, and Confidence. 14+ cross-sector themes No API FMP Optional FINVIZ Optional
Scenario Analyzer Builds 18-month scenario projections from news headlines. Dual-agent architecture with 1st/2nd/3rd order effects and recommended tickers No API
Backtest Expert Professional-grade strategy validation framework with hypothesis definition, parameter robustness checks, walk-forward testing, and failure post-mortems No API
Options Strategy Advisor Educational options tool using Black-Scholes pricing. Calculates Greeks (Delta, Gamma, Theta, Vega, Rho), supports 17+ strategies, P/L simulation FMP Optional
Pair Trade Screener Statistical arbitrage via cointegration testing. Calculates hedge ratios, mean-reversion speed (half-life), and z-score entry/exit signals FMP Required
Stanley Druckenmiller Investment Encodes Druckenmiller’s macro positioning philosophy: liquidity analysis, asymmetric risk/reward, conviction sizing, and loss-cutting discipline No API
Strategy Pivot Designer Detects backtest stagnation and generates structurally different pivot proposals. 4 deterministic triggers, 3 pivot techniques across 8 strategy archetypes No API

4. Portfolio & Execution

Skill Description API Requirements
Portfolio Manager Portfolio analysis with Alpaca MCP Server integration. Asset allocation, sector diversification, risk metrics, HOLD/ADD/TRIM/SELL recommendations, rebalancing plans Alpaca Required
Position Sizer Risk-based position sizing using Fixed Fractional, ATR-based, and Kelly Criterion methods. Portfolio constraints (max position %, max sector %). Works offline No API
US Stock Analysis Comprehensive US equity research: fundamentals, technicals, peer comparisons, and structured investment memos with bull/bear cases No API
Earnings Calendar Fetches upcoming earnings announcements via FMP API. Focuses on mid-cap+ companies (>$2B market cap), organized by date and timing (BMO/AMC) FMP Required
Economic Calendar Fetcher Fetches economic events (FOMC, NFP, CPI, GDP) for 7-90 days via FMP API. Impact assessment (High/Medium/Low) with market implications analysis FMP Required

5. Dividend Investing

Skill Description API Requirements
Kanchi Dividend SOP Converts Kanchi-style 5-step dividend investing into a repeatable US-stock workflow. Screening, quality checks, valuation mapping, profit filters, pullback entry planning No API
Kanchi Dividend Review Monitor Forced-review anomaly detection for T1-T5 triggers with deterministic OK/WARN/REVIEW outputs. Local rule-engine script with unit tests for trigger boundaries No API
Kanchi Dividend US Tax Accounting US dividend tax classification and account-location workflow. Qualified vs ordinary assumptions, holding-period checks, and account placement tradeoffs No API

6. Edge Research Pipeline

Skill Description API Requirements
Edge Candidate Agent Converts daily market observations into reproducible research tickets. Exports strategy.yaml + metadata.json with interface contract validation No API
Edge Hint Extractor Extracts hints from market summary and anomaly data into hints.yaml for downstream concept synthesis No API
Edge Concept Synthesizer Synthesizes research tickets and hints into unified edge_concepts.yaml for strategy design No API
Edge Strategy Designer Designs strategy drafts (strategy_drafts/*.yaml) from edge concepts with entry/exit rules and risk parameters No API
Edge Strategy Reviewer Deterministic quality gate evaluating 8 criteria (C1-C8): edge plausibility, overfitting risk, sample adequacy, regime dependency, exit calibration, risk concentration, execution realism, invalidation quality. PASS/REVISE/REJECT verdicts No API
Edge Pipeline Orchestrator Orchestrates the full edge research pipeline end-to-end with review-revision feedback loop (max 2 iterations). Supports resume, review-only, and dry-run modes No API

7. Quality & Workflow

Skill Description API Requirements
Data Quality Checker Validates market analysis documents for price scale inconsistencies, date/weekday mismatches, allocation total errors, and unit mismatches. Advisory mode (warnings only) No API
Dual-Axis Skill Reviewer Reviews skill quality using dual-axis method: deterministic auto scoring (5-category, 0-100) + optional LLM deep review. Powers the automated skill improvement loop No API
Weekly Trade Strategy Structured template and workflow for weekly trade strategy reports Workflow

Which Skill Should I Use?

I want to find growth stocks

  • CANSLIM Screener – O’Neil’s 7-component growth stock scoring
  • VCP Screener – Minervini’s volatility contraction breakout patterns
  • FinViz Screener – Flexible natural language screening for any growth criteria

I want dividend income

  • Value Dividend Screener – High-yield value stocks with sustainability checks
  • Dividend Growth Pullback Screener – Growth-focused dividend stocks at oversold entry points
  • Kanchi Dividend SOP – Systematic 5-step dividend stock selection process

I want to understand market conditions

  • Breadth Chart Analyst – Market breadth health diagnosis
  • Sector Analyst – Sector rotation pattern assessment
  • Market Environment Analysis – Comprehensive global macro briefing
  • Uptrend Analyzer – Quantified breadth scoring across 11 sectors

I want to analyze a specific stock

  • US Stock Analysis – Full fundamental and technical research report
  • Technical Analyst – Pure chart-based analysis with pattern identification

I want to manage my portfolio

  • Portfolio Manager – Real-time holdings analysis and rebalancing with Alpaca integration
  • Position Sizer – Risk-based position sizing with portfolio constraints
  • Theme Detector – Cross-sector theme detection with lifecycle assessment
  • Scenario Analyzer – News-driven 18-month scenario projections

I want to trade earnings momentum

  • Earnings Trade Analyzer – 5-factor scoring of post-earnings reactions
  • PEAD Screener – Post-earnings pullback-to-breakout pattern detection
  • Earnings Calendar – Upcoming earnings dates with timing information

I want to validate a strategy

  • Backtest Expert – Professional-grade backtesting framework
  • Strategy Pivot Designer – Generate new approaches when optimization stalls

API Requirements Matrix

Skill FMP FINVIZ Elite Alpaca
CANSLIM Screener Required – –
VCP Screener Required – –
FinViz Screener – Optional –
Value Dividend Screener Required Recommended –
Dividend Growth Pullback Screener Required Recommended –
Earnings Trade Analyzer Required – –
PEAD Screener Required – –
FTD Detector Required – –
Institutional Flow Tracker Required – –
Sector Analyst – – –
Breadth Chart Analyst – – –
Technical Analyst – – –
Market News Analyst – – –
Market Environment Analysis – – –
Market Breadth Analyzer – – –
Uptrend Analyzer – – –
Macro Regime Detector Required – –
US Market Bubble Detector – – –
Market Top Detector – – –
Theme Detector Optional Recommended –
Scenario Analyzer – – –
Backtest Expert – – –
Options Strategy Advisor Optional – –
Pair Trade Screener Required – –
Stanley Druckenmiller Investment – – –
Strategy Pivot Designer – – –
Portfolio Manager – – Required
Position Sizer – – –
US Stock Analysis – – –
Earnings Calendar Required – –
Economic Calendar Fetcher Required – –
Kanchi Dividend SOP – – –
Kanchi Dividend Review Monitor – – –
Kanchi Dividend US Tax Accounting – – –
Edge Candidate Agent – – –
Edge Hint Extractor – – –
Edge Concept Synthesizer – – –
Edge Strategy Designer – – –
Edge Strategy Reviewer – – –
Edge Pipeline Orchestrator – – –
Data Quality Checker – – –
Dual-Axis Skill Reviewer – – –
Weekly Trade Strategy – – –

”–” means not required. “Optional” means functionality is enhanced but the skill works without it.