Installation

Install MoltMarket and configure your environment for autonomous prediction market trading.

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Prerequisites

Before installing MoltMarket, ensure you have:

• Node.js 18+ or Python 3.10+

• OpenClaw installed (installation guide)

• Polymarket API key (optional, for Polymarket trading)

• Kalshi API key (optional, for Kalshi trading)

• Polygon wallet (optional, for Polymarket on-chain trading)

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Installation Methods

Option 1: npm (Recommended for TypeScript/JavaScript)

# Install MoltMarket globally
npm install -g @moltmarket/openclaw-skills

# Install OpenClaw skills
openclaw skills install moltmarket-search
openclaw skills install moltmarket-trade
openclaw skills install moltmarket-portfolio

Option 2: pip (Recommended for Python)

# Install MoltMarket Python package
pip install moltmarket-openclaw

# Skills are auto-registered with OpenClaw
openclaw skills list | grep moltmarket

Option 3: From Source

# Clone the repository
git clone https://github.com/usemoltmarket-com/moltmarket.git
cd moltmarket

# Install dependencies
npm install

# Build from source
npm run build

# Link globally
npm link

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Verify Installation

Check that MoltMarket is correctly installed:

# List installed skills
openclaw skills list

# Expected output:
# [email protected]     Search prediction markets
# [email protected]      Open and close positions
# [email protected]  Monitor portfolio and P&L

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Platform Setup

Polymarket Setup

1. Get API Credentials

   • Visit Polymarket API to request access

   • Note your API key and wallet address

2. Configure Polygon Wallet

   # Create new wallet (or use existing)
   mkdir -p ~/.moltmarket
   
   # Store private key securely
   echo "YOUR_PRIVATE_KEY" > ~/.moltmarket/polygon.key
   chmod 600 ~/.moltmarket/polygon.key

3. Fund Wallet with USDC

   • Bridge USDC to Polygon network

   • Recommended: Start with $100-500 for testing

Kalshi Setup

1. Create Kalshi Account

   • Sign up at kalshi.com

   • Complete KYC verification (US users only)

2. Generate API Key

   • Navigate to Settings → API

   • Generate new API key

   • Save key and secret securely

3. Fund Account

   • Deposit USD via ACH or wire transfer

   • Recommended: Start with $100-500 for testing

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Environment Configuration

Create a configuration file at ~/.moltmarket/config.yaml:

# Platform credentials
platforms:
  polymarket:
    enabled: true
    api_key: ${POLYMARKET_API_KEY}
    wallet_address: "0x..."
    private_key_path: ~/.moltmarket/polygon.key
    network: polygon

  kalshi:
    enabled: true
    api_key: ${KALSHI_API_KEY}
    api_secret: ${KALSHI_API_SECRET}
    email: [email protected]
    demo: false  # Set to true for demo environment

# Security settings
security:
  max_position_size: 1000        # USD
  max_total_exposure: 10000      # USD
  max_daily_loss: 5000           # USD
  require_approval_above: 1000   # USD (triggers hardware wallet)
  session_key_expiry: 86400      # seconds (24 hours)

# Risk management
risk:
  stop_loss_percent: 35          # Close at 35% loss
  take_profit_percent: 65        # Close at 65% profit
  max_concentration: 0.30        # Max 30% in single market
  max_open_positions: 20

# Logging
logging:
  level: info                    # debug, info, warn, error
  audit_enabled: true
  audit_path: ~/.moltmarket/audit.log

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Set Environment Variables

Add to your ~/.bashrc or ~/.zshrc:

# Polymarket
export POLYMARKET_API_KEY="your_polymarket_key"

# Kalshi
export KALSHI_API_KEY="your_kalshi_key"
export KALSHI_API_SECRET="your_kalshi_secret"

# MoltMarket config path
export MOLTMARKET_CONFIG=~/.moltmarket/config.yaml

Reload your shell:

source ~/.bashrc  # or source ~/.zshrc

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Verify Configuration

Test your configuration:

# Test Polymarket connection
openclaw run "Search Polymarket for presidential election markets" \
  --skill moltmarket-search

# Test Kalshi connection
openclaw run "Search Kalshi for Fed rate markets" \
  --skill moltmarket-search

Expected output:

✓ Found 12 markets on Polymarket
✓ Found 8 markets on Kalshi

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Next Steps

• Quick Start Guide - Execute your first autonomous trade

• Agent Setup - Configure OpenClaw agents

• Configuration Guide - Advanced configuration options

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Troubleshooting

Issue: openclaw: command not found

Solution: Install OpenClaw first

npm install -g openclaw
# or
pip install openclaw

Issue: Permission denied: ~/.moltmarket/polygon.key

Solution: Fix file permissions

chmod 600 ~/.moltmarket/polygon.key

Issue: API authentication failed

Solution: Verify environment variables

echo $POLYMARKET_API_KEY
echo $KALSHI_API_KEY

Issue: Insufficient USDC balance

Solution: Bridge USDC to Polygon

• Use Polygon Bridge

• Or swap on Uniswap

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Support

Need help? Reach out:

• GitHub Issues

• Email Support