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Execute crypto trading and DeFi operations using natural language. Two integration options:

1. Bankr CLI (recommended) — Install @bankr/cli for a batteries-included terminal experience
2. REST API — Call https://api.bankr.bot directly from any language or tool

Both use the same API key and the same async job workflow under the hood.

Getting an API Key

Before using either option, you need a Bankr API key. Two ways to get one:

Option A: Headless email login (recommended for agents)

Two-step flow — send OTP, then verify and complete setup. See "First-Time Setup" below for the full guided flow with user preference prompts.

# Step 1 — send OTP to email
bankr login email [email protected]

# Step 2 — verify OTP and generate API key (options based on user preferences)
bankr login email [email protected] --code 123456 --accept-terms --key-name "My Agent" --read-write

This creates a wallet, accepts terms, and generates an API key — no browser needed. Before running step 2, ask the user whether they need read-only or read-write access, LLM gateway, and their preferred key name.

Option B: Bankr Terminal

1. Visit bankr.bot/api
2. Sign up / Sign in — Enter your email and the one-time passcode (OTP) sent to it
3. Generate an API key — Create a key with Agent API access enabled (the key starts with bk_...)

Both options automatically provision EVM wallets (Base, Ethereum, Polygon, Unichain) and a Solana wallet — no manual wallet setup needed.

Option 1: Bankr CLI (Recommended)

Install

bun install -g @bankr/cli

Or with npm:

npm install -g @bankr/cli

First-Time Setup

#### Headless email login (recommended for agents)

When the user asks to log in with an email, walk them through this flow:

Step 1 — Send verification code

bankr login email <user-email>

Step 2 — Ask the user for the OTP code they received via email.

Step 3 — Before completing login, ask the user about their preferences:

1. Accept Terms of Service — Present the Terms of Service link and confirm the user agrees. Required for new users — do not pass --accept-terms unless the user has explicitly confirmed.
2. Read-only or read-write API key?

• Read-only (default) — portfolio, balances, prices, research only
• Read-write (--read-write) — enables swaps, transfers, orders, token launches, leverage, Polymarket bets

1. Enable LLM gateway access? (--llm) — multi-model API at llm.bankr.bot (currently limited to beta testers). Skip if user doesn't need it.
2. Key name? (--key-name) — a display name for the API key (e.g. "My Agent", "Trading Bot")

Step 4 — Construct and run the step 2 command with the user's choices:

# Example with all options
bankr login email <user-email> --code <otp> --accept-terms --key-name "My Agent" --read-write --llm

# Example read-only, no LLM
bankr login email <user-email> --code <otp> --accept-terms --key-name "Research Bot"

#### Login options reference

Any option not provided on the command line will be prompted interactively by the CLI, so you can mix headless and interactive as needed.

#### Login with existing API key

If the user already has an API key:

bankr login --api-key bk_YOUR_KEY_HERE

If they need to create one at the Bankr Terminal:

1. Run bankr login --url — prints the terminal URL
2. Present the URL to the user, ask them to generate a bk_... key
3. Run bankr login --api-key bk_THE_KEY

#### Separate LLM Gateway Key (Optional)

If your LLM gateway key differs from your API key, pass --llm-key during login or run bankr config set llmKey YOUR_LLM_KEY afterward. When not set, the API key is used for both. See references/llm-gateway.md for full details.

#### Verify Setup

bankr whoami
bankr prompt "What is my balance?"

Option 2: REST API (Direct)

No CLI installation required — call the API directly with curl, fetch, or any HTTP client.

Authentication

All requests require an X-API-Key header:

curl -X POST "https://api.bankr.bot/agent/prompt" \
  -H "X-API-Key: bk_YOUR_API_KEY" \
  -H "Content-Type: application/json" \
  -d '{"prompt": "What is my ETH balance?"}'

Quick Example: Submit → Poll → Complete

# 1. Submit a prompt — returns a job ID
JOB=$(curl -s -X POST "https://api.bankr.bot/agent/prompt" \
  -H "X-API-Key: $BANKR_API_KEY" \
  -H "Content-Type: application/json" \
  -d '{"prompt": "What is my ETH balance?"}')
JOB_ID=$(echo "$JOB" | jq -r '.jobId')

# 2. Poll until terminal status
while true; do
  RESULT=$(curl -s "https://api.bankr.bot/agent/job/$JOB_ID" \
    -H "X-API-Key: $BANKR_API_KEY")
  STATUS=$(echo "$RESULT" | jq -r '.status')
  [ "$STATUS" = "completed" ] || [ "$STATUS" = "failed" ] || [ "$STATUS" = "cancelled" ] && break
  sleep 2
done

# 3. Read the response
echo "$RESULT" | jq -r '.response'

Conversation Threads

Every prompt response includes a threadId. Pass it back to continue the conversation:

# Start — the response includes a threadId
curl -X POST "https://api.bankr.bot/agent/prompt" \
  -H "X-API-Key: $BANKR_API_KEY" \
  -H "Content-Type: application/json" \
  -d '{"prompt": "What is the price of ETH?"}'
# → {"jobId": "job_abc", "threadId": "thr_XYZ", ...}

# Continue — pass threadId to maintain context
curl -X POST "https://api.bankr.bot/agent/prompt" \
  -H "X-API-Key: $BANKR_API_KEY" \
  -H "Content-Type: application/json" \
  -d '{"prompt": "And what about SOL?", "threadId": "thr_XYZ"}'

Omit threadId to start a new conversation. CLI equivalent: bankr prompt --continue (reuses last thread) or bankr prompt --thread <id>.

API Endpoints Summary

For full API details (request/response schemas, job states, rich data, polling strategy), see:

Reference: references/api-workflow.md | references/sign-submit-api.md

CLI Command Reference

Core Commands

Configuration Commands

Valid config keys: apiKey, apiUrl, llmKey, llmUrl

Default config location: ~/.bankr/config.json. Override with --config or BANKR_CONFIG env var.

Environment Variables

Environment variables override config file values. Config file values override defaults.

LLM Gateway Commands

Core Usage

Simple Query

For straightforward requests that complete quickly:

bankr prompt "What is my ETH balance?"
bankr prompt "What's the price of Bitcoin?"

The CLI handles the full submit-poll-complete workflow automatically. You can also use the shorthand — any unrecognized command is treated as a prompt:

bankr What is the price of ETH?

Interactive Prompt

For prompts containing $ or special characters that the shell would expand:

# Interactive mode — no shell expansion issues
bankr prompt
# Then type: Buy $50 of ETH on Base

# Or pipe input
echo 'Buy $50 of ETH on Base' | bankr prompt

Conversation Threads

Continue a multi-turn conversation with the agent:

# First prompt — starts a new thread automatically
bankr prompt "What is the price of ETH?"
# → Thread: thr_ABC123

# Continue the conversation (agent remembers the ETH context)
bankr prompt --continue "And what about BTC?"
bankr prompt -c "Compare them"

# Resume any thread by ID
bankr prompt --thread thr_ABC123 "Show me ETH chart"

Thread IDs are automatically saved to config after each prompt. The --continue / -c flag reuses the last thread.

Manual Job Control

For advanced use or long-running operations:

# Submit and get job ID
bankr prompt "Buy $100 of ETH"
# → Job submitted: job_abc123

# Check status of a specific job
bankr status job_abc123

# Cancel if needed
bankr cancel job_abc123

LLM Gateway

The Bankr LLM Gateway is a unified API for Claude, Gemini, GPT, and other models — multi-provider access, cost tracking, automatic failover, and SDK compatibility through a single endpoint.

Base URL: https://llm.bankr.bot

Uses your llmKey if configured, otherwise falls back to your API key.

Quick Commands

bankr llm models                           # List available models
bankr llm credits                          # Check credit balance
bankr llm setup openclaw --install         # Install Bankr provider into OpenClaw
bankr llm setup opencode --install         # Install Bankr provider into OpenCode
bankr llm setup claude                     # Print Claude Code env vars
bankr llm setup cursor                     # Cursor setup instructions
bankr llm claude                           # Launch Claude Code through gateway
bankr llm claude --model claude-opus-4.6   # Launch with specific model

Direct SDK Usage

The gateway works with standard OpenAI and Anthropic SDKs — just override the base URL:

# OpenAI-compatible
curl -X POST "https://llm.bankr.bot/v1/chat/completions" \
  -H "Authorization: Bearer $BANKR_LLM_KEY" \
  -H "Content-Type: application/json" \
  -d '{"model": "claude-sonnet-4.5", "messages": [{"role": "user", "content": "Hello"}]}'

For full model list, provider config JSON shape, SDK examples (Python, TypeScript), all setup commands, and troubleshooting, see:

Reference: references/llm-gateway.md

Capabilities Overview

Trading Operations

• Token Swaps: Buy/sell/swap tokens across chains
• Cross-Chain: Bridge tokens between chains
• Limit Orders: Execute at target prices
• Stop Loss: Automatic sell protection
• DCA: Dollar-cost averaging strategies
• TWAP: Time-weighted average pricing

Reference: references/token-trading.md

Portfolio Management

• Check balances across all chains
• View USD valuations
• Track holdings by token or chain
• Real-time price updates
• Multi-chain aggregation

Reference: references/portfolio.md

Market Research

• Token prices and market data
• Technical analysis (RSI, MACD, etc.)
• Social sentiment analysis
• Price charts
• Trending tokens
• Token comparisons

Reference: references/market-research.md

Transfers

• Send to addresses, ENS, or social handles
• Multi-chain support
• Flexible amount formats
• Social handle resolution (Twitter, Farcaster, Telegram)

Reference: references/transfers.md

NFT Operations

• Browse and search collections
• View floor prices and listings
• Purchase NFTs via OpenSea
• View your NFT portfolio
• Transfer NFTs
• Mint from supported platforms

Reference: references/nft-operations.md

Polymarket Betting

• Search prediction markets
• Check odds
• Place bets on outcomes
• View positions
• Redeem winnings

Reference: references/polymarket.md

Leverage Trading

• Long/short positions (up to 50x crypto, 100x forex/commodities)
• Crypto, forex, and commodities
• Stop loss and take profit
• Position management via Avantis on Base

Reference: references/leverage-trading.md

Token Deployment

• EVM (Base): Deploy ERC20 tokens via Clanker with customizable metadata and social links
• Solana: Launch SPL tokens via Raydium LaunchLab with bonding curve and auto-migration to CPMM
• Creator fee claiming on both chains
• Fee Key NFTs for Solana (50% LP trading fees post-migration)
• Optional fee recipient designation with 99.9%/0.1% split (Solana)
• Both creator AND fee recipient can claim bonding curve fees (gas sponsored)
• Optional vesting parameters (Solana)
• Rate limits: 1/day standard, 10/day Bankr Club (gas sponsored within limits)

Reference: references/token-deployment.md

Automation

• Limit orders
• Stop loss orders
• DCA (dollar-cost averaging)
• TWAP (time-weighted average price)
• Scheduled commands

Reference: references/automation.md

Arbitrary Transactions

• Submit raw EVM transactions with explicit calldata
• Custom contract calls to any address
• Execute pre-built calldata from other tools
• Value transfers with data

Reference: references/arbitrary-transaction.md

Supported Chains

Safety & Access Control

Dedicated Agent Wallet: When building autonomous agents, create a separate Bankr account rather than using your personal wallet. This isolates agent funds — if a key is compromised, only the agent wallet is exposed. Fund it with limited amounts and replenish as needed.

API Key Types: Bankr uses a single key format (bk_...) with capability flags (agentApiEnabled, llmGatewayEnabled). You can optionally configure a separate LLM Gateway key via bankr config set llmKey or BANKR_LLM_KEY — useful when you want independent revocation or different permissions for agent vs LLM access.

Read-Only API Keys: Keys with readOnly: true filter all write tools (swaps, transfers, staking, token launches, etc.) from agent sessions. The /agent/sign and /agent/submit endpoints return 403. Ideal for monitoring bots and research agents.

IP Whitelisting: Set allowedIps on your API key to restrict usage to specific IPs. Requests from non-whitelisted IPs are rejected with 403 at the auth layer.

Rate Limits: 100 messages/day (standard), 1,000/day (Bankr Club), or custom per key. Resets 24h from first message (rolling window). LLM Gateway uses a credit-based system.

Key safety rules:

• Store keys in environment variables (BANKR_API_KEY, BANKR_LLM_KEY), never in source code
• Add ~/.bankr/ and .env to .gitignore — the CLI stores credentials in ~/.bankr/config.json
• Test with small amounts on low-cost chains (Base, Polygon) before production use
• Use waitForConfirmation: true with /agent/submit — transactions execute immediately with no confirmation prompt
• Rotate keys periodically and revoke immediately if compromised at bankr.bot/api

Reference: references/safety.md

Common Patterns

Check Before Trading

# Check balance
bankr prompt "What is my ETH balance on Base?"

# Check price
bankr prompt "What's the current price of PEPE?"

# Then trade
bankr prompt "Buy $20 of PEPE on Base"

Portfolio Review

# Full portfolio
bankr prompt "Show my complete portfolio"

# Chain-specific
bankr prompt "What tokens do I have on Base?"

# Token-specific
bankr prompt "Show my ETH across all chains"

Set Up Automation

# DCA strategy
bankr prompt "DCA $100 into ETH every week"

# Stop loss protection
bankr prompt "Set stop loss for my ETH at $2,500"

# Limit order
bankr prompt "Buy ETH if price drops to $3,000"

Market Research

# Price and analysis
bankr prompt "Do technical analysis on ETH"

# Trending tokens
bankr prompt "What tokens are trending on Base?"

# Compare tokens
bankr prompt "Compare ETH vs SOL"

API Workflow

Bankr uses an asynchronous job-based API:

1. Submit — Send prompt (with optional threadId), get job ID and thread ID
2. Poll — Check status every 2 seconds
3. Complete — Process results when done
4. Continue — Reuse threadId for multi-turn conversations

The bankr prompt command handles this automatically. When using the REST API directly, implement the poll loop yourself (see Option 2 above or the reference below). For manual job control via CLI, use bankr status <jobId> and bankr cancel <jobId>.

For details on the API structure, job states, polling strategy, and error handling, see:

Reference: references/api-workflow.md

Synchronous Endpoints

For direct signing and transaction submission, Bankr also provides synchronous endpoints:

• POST /agent/sign - Sign messages, typed data, or transactions without broadcasting
• POST /agent/submit - Submit raw transactions directly to the blockchain

These endpoints return immediately (no polling required) and are ideal for:

• Authentication flows (sign messages)
• Gasless approvals (sign EIP-712 permits)
• Pre-built transactions (submit raw calldata)

Reference: references/sign-submit-api.md

Error Handling

Common issues and fixes:

• Authentication errors → Run bankr login or check bankr whoami (CLI), or verify your X-API-Key header (REST API)
• Insufficient balance → Add funds or reduce amount
• Token not found → Verify symbol and chain
• Transaction reverted → Check parameters and balances
• Rate limiting → Wait and retry

For comprehensive error troubleshooting, setup instructions, and debugging steps, see:

Reference: references/error-handling.md

Best Practices

Security

1. Never share your API key or LLM key
2. Use a dedicated agent wallet with limited funds for autonomous agents
3. Use read-only API keys for monitoring and research-only agents
4. Set IP whitelisting for server-side agents with known IPs
5. Verify addresses before large transfers
6. Use stop losses for leverage trading
7. Store keys in environment variables, not source code — add ~/.bankr/ to .gitignore

See references/safety.md for comprehensive safety guidance.

Trading

1. Check balance before trades
2. Specify chain for lesser-known tokens
3. Consider gas costs (use Base/Polygon for small amounts)
4. Start small, scale up after testing
5. Use limit orders for better prices

Automation

1. Test automation with small amounts first
2. Review active orders regularly
3. Set realistic price targets
4. Always use stop loss for leverage
5. Monitor execution and adjust as needed

Tips for Success

For New Users

• Start with balance checks and price queries
• Test with $5-10 trades first
• Use Base for lower fees
• Enable trading confirmations initially
• Learn one feature at a time

For Experienced Users

• Leverage automation for strategies
• Use multiple chains for diversification
• Combine DCA with stop losses
• Explore advanced features (leverage, Polymarket)
• Monitor gas costs across chains

Prompt Examples by Category

Trading

• "Buy $50 of ETH on Base"
• "Swap 0.1 ETH for USDC"
• "Sell 50% of my PEPE"
• "Bridge 100 USDC from Polygon to Base"

Portfolio

• "Show my portfolio"
• "What's my ETH balance?"
• "Total portfolio value"
• "Holdings on Base"

Market Research

• "What's the price of Bitcoin?"
• "Analyze ETH price"
• "Trending tokens on Base"
• "Compare UNI vs SUSHI"

Transfers

• "Send 0.1 ETH to vitalik.eth"
• "Transfer $20 USDC to @friend"
• "Send 50 USDC to 0x123..."

NFTs

• "Show Bored Ape floor price"
• "Buy cheapest Pudgy Penguin"
• "Show my NFTs"

Polymarket

• "What are the odds Trump wins?"
• "Bet $10 on Yes for [market]"
• "Show my Polymarket positions"

Leverage

• "Open 5x long on ETH with $100"
• "Short BTC 10x with stop loss at $45k"
• "Show my Avantis positions"

Automation

• "DCA $100 into ETH weekly"
• "Set limit order to buy ETH at $3,000"
• "Stop loss for all holdings at -20%"

Token Deployment

Solana (LaunchLab):

• "Launch a token called MOON on Solana"
• "Launch a token called FROG and give fees to @0xDeployer"
• "Deploy SpaceRocket with symbol ROCK"
• "Launch BRAIN and route fees to 7xKXtg..."
• "How much fees can I claim for MOON?"
• "Claim my fees for MOON" (works for creator or fee recipient)
• "Show my Fee Key NFTs"
• "Claim my fee NFT for ROCKET" (post-migration)
• "Transfer fees for MOON to 7xKXtg..."

EVM (Clanker):

• "Deploy a token called BankrFan with symbol BFAN on Base"
• "Claim fees for my token MTK"

Arbitrary Transactions

• "Submit this transaction: {to: 0x..., data: 0x..., value: 0, chainId: 8453}"
• "Execute this calldata on Base: {...}"
• "Send raw transaction with this JSON: {...}"

Sign API (Synchronous)

Direct message signing without AI processing:

# Sign a plain text message
curl -X POST "https://api.bankr.bot/agent/sign" \
  -H "X-API-Key: $API_KEY" \
  -H "Content-Type: application/json" \
  -d '{"signatureType": "personal_sign", "message": "Hello, Bankr!"}'

# Sign EIP-712 typed data (permits, orders)
curl -X POST "https://api.bankr.bot/agent/sign" \
  -H "X-API-Key: $API_KEY" \
  -H "Content-Type: application/json" \
  -d '{"signatureType": "eth_signTypedData_v4", "typedData": {...}}'

# Sign a transaction without broadcasting
curl -X POST "https://api.bankr.bot/agent/sign" \
  -H "X-API-Key: $API_KEY" \
  -H "Content-Type: application/json" \
  -d '{"signatureType": "eth_signTransaction", "transaction": {"to": "0x...", "chainId": 8453}}'

Submit API (Synchronous)

Direct transaction submission without AI processing:

# Submit a raw transaction
curl -X POST "https://api.bankr.bot/agent/submit" \
  -H "X-API-Key: $API_KEY" \
  -H "Content-Type: application/json" \
  -d '{
    "transaction": {"to": "0x...", "chainId": 8453, "value": "1000000000000000000"},
    "waitForConfirmation": true
  }'

Reference: references/sign-submit-api.md

Resources

• Documentation: https://docs.bankr.bot
• LLM Gateway Docs: https://docs.bankr.bot/llm-gateway/overview
• API Key Management: https://bankr.bot/api
• Terminal: https://bankr.bot/terminal
• CLI Package: https://www.npmjs.com/package/@bankr/cli
• Twitter: @bankr_bot

Troubleshooting

CLI Not Found

# Verify installation
which bankr

# Reinstall if needed
bun install -g @bankr/cli

Authentication Issues

CLI:

# Check current auth
bankr whoami

# Re-authenticate
bankr login

# Check LLM key specifically
bankr config get llmKey

REST API:

# Test your API key
curl -s "https://api.bankr.bot/_health" -H "X-API-Key: $BANKR_API_KEY"

API Errors

See references/error-handling.md for comprehensive troubleshooting.

Getting Help

1. Check error message in CLI output or API response
2. Run bankr whoami to verify auth (CLI) or test with a curl to /_health (REST API)
3. Consult relevant reference document
4. Test with simple queries first (bankr prompt "What is my balance?" or POST /agent/prompt)

Pro Tip: The most common issue is not specifying the chain for tokens. When in doubt, always include "on Base" or "on Ethereum" in your prompt.

Security: Keep your API key private. Never commit your config file to version control. Only trade amounts you can afford to lose.

Quick Win: Start by checking your portfolio (bankr prompt "Show my portfolio") to see what's possible, then try a small $5-10 trade on Base to get familiar with the flow.