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Kalshi API Documentation

Complete API reference for Kalshi's prediction markets platform. Use this skill when:

• Building trading bots or integrations with Kalshi
• Working with market data, orders, or portfolio APIs
• Implementing WebSocket connections for real-time data
• Understanding authentication and rate limits

Documentation Structure

• api-reference/ - Complete REST API endpoints organized by category:
  • api-keys/ - API key management
  • communications/ - RFQs and quotes
  • events/ - Event data and series
  • exchange/ - Exchange info, schedule, announcements
  • market/ - Market data, orderbooks, candlesticks
  • orders/ - Order placement and management
  • portfolio/ - Positions, fills, balance, settlements
  • multivariate/ - Multi-leg market operations
• getting_started/ - Quickstart guides and concepts
• websockets/ - WebSocket API for real-time streaming
• asyncapi.yaml - WebSocket API schema (AsyncAPI format)
• changelog.md - API changes and updates

Key Files

• getting_started/api_keys.md - API key setup and authentication
• getting_started/quick_start_market_data.md - Fetching market data
• getting_started/quick_start_create_order.md - Placing orders
• getting_started/quick_start_websockets.md - Real-time streaming
• getting_started/rate_limits.md - Rate limiting details
• api-reference/portfolio/ - Trading and position management
• api-reference/market/ - Market data endpoints

Usage Notes

• API base URL: https://api.kalshi.com/trade-api/v2
• WebSocket URL: wss://api.kalshi.com/trade-api/ws/v2
• Demo environment available at https://demo-api.kalshi.co
• All trading endpoints require authentication via API key
• Rate limits apply - see getting_started/rate_limits.md

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Repository

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GitHub Stars

5

First Seen

Jan 26, 2026

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