ccxt/ccxt
Ccxt
This library provides a unified interface for interacting with hundreds of global cryptocurrency exchanges. It serves as a standardized framework for building automated trading systems, allowing developers to fetch real-time market data, manage account balances, and execute orders across multiple financial platforms through a single, predictable set of methods.
The project distinguishes itself by abstracting the complexities of diverse exchange-specific application programming interfaces into a consistent internal schema. It includes a modular authentication layer that automatically handles cryptographic request signing and a centralized network client that enforces strict rate-limiting policies. These features ensure compliance with individual exchange traffic requirements and prevent service interruptions during high-frequency operations.
Beyond its core library functionality, the project supports a terminal-based execution environment for managing financial operations directly from the command line. It utilizes a decoupled registry architecture to support new service providers and offers a dual-mode execution model that accommodates both synchronous and asynchronous programming patterns.
