*This library is currently being beta-tested. See something that's broken? Did we get something
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IBind is an unofficial Python API client library for the [Interactive Brokers Client Portal Web API.][ibkr-docs] (recently rebranded to Web API 1.0 or CPAPI 1.0) It supports both REST and WebSocket APIs of the IBKR Web API 1.0. Now fully headless with [OAuth 1.0a][wiki-oauth1a] support.
_Note: IBind currently supports only the Web API 1.0 since the [newer Web API][web-api] seems to be still in beta and is not fully documented. Some of its features may work, but it is recommended to use the Web API 1.0's documentation for the time being. Once a complete version of the new Web API is released IBind will be extended to support it._
## Installation
```rich
pip install ibind
```
## Authentication
IBind supports fully headless authentication using [OAuth 1.0a][wiki-oauth1a]. This means no longer needing to run any type software to communicate with IBKR API.
Alternatively, use [IBeam][ibeam] along with this library for easier setup and maintenance of the CP Gateway.
See [Authentication][wiki-authentication] page to learn more.
## Documentation
See full [IBind documentation][wiki].
* [Installation][wiki-installation]
* [Authentication][wiki-authentication]
* [OAuth 1.0a][wiki-oauth1a]
* [IBind Configuration][wiki-ibind-configuration]
* [IbkrClient][wiki-ibkr-client] - REST Python client for [IBKR REST API][ibkr-endpoints].
* [IbkrWsClient][wiki-ibkr-ws-client] - WebSocket Python client for [IBKR WebSocket API][ibkr-websocket].
* [API Reference][api-ibkr-client]
Features:
* REST:
* [Automated question/answer handling][wiki-question-answer]
* [Parallel requests][wiki-parallel-requests]
* [Rate limiting][wiki-rate-limiting]
* [Conid unpacking][wiki-conid-unpacking]
* [and more][wiki-advanced-api]
* WebSocket:
* [WebSocket thread lifecycle handling][wiki-ws-lifecycle]
* [Thread-safe Queue data stream][wiki-ws-queues]
* [Internal subscription tracking][wiki-ws-subscriptions]
* [Health monitoring][wiki-ws-health-monitoring]
* [and more][wiki-advanced-websocket]
<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=34iHETvbdas">
<img src="https://raw.githubusercontent.com/Voyz/voyz_public/master/ibind_promo_vidA_A01.gif" alt="IBind showcase gif" title="IBind showcase gif" width="500"/>
</a>
## Overview
IBind's core functionality consists of two client classes:
* [`IbkrClient`][ibkr-client-docs] - for [IBKR REST API][ibkr-endpoints]
Using the `IbkrClient` requires constructing it with appropriate arguments, then calling the API methods.
* [`IbkrWsClient`][ibkr-ws-client-docs] - for [IBKR WebSocket API][ibkr-websocket]
Using the `IbkrWsClient` involves handling three areas:
* Managing its lifecycle. It is asynchronous and it will run on a separate thread, hence we need to construct it, start it and then manage its lifecycle on the originating thread.
* Subscribing and unsubscribing. It is subscription-based, hence we need to specify which channels we want to subscribe to and remember to unsubscribe later.
* Consuming data. It uses a queue system, hence we need to access these queues and consume their data.
Their usage differs substantially. Users are encouraged to familiarise themselves with the `IbkrClient` class first.
## Examples
See [all examples][examples].
### Basic REST Example
```python
from ibind import IbkrClient
# Construct the client
client = IbkrClient()
# Call some endpoints
print('\n#### check_health ####')
print(client.check_health())
print('\n\n#### tickle ####')
print(client.tickle().data)
print('\n\n#### get_accounts ####')
print(client.portfolio_accounts().data)
```
### Basic WebSocket Example
```python
from ibind import IbkrWsKey, IbkrWsClient
# Construct the client. Assumes IBIND_ACCOUNT_ID and IBIND_CACERT environment variables have been set.
ws_client = IbkrWsClient(start=True)
# Choose the WebSocket channel
ibkr_ws_key = IbkrWsKey.PNL
# Subscribe to the PNL channel
ws_client.subscribe(channel=ibkr_ws_key.channel)
# Wait for new items in the PNL queue.
while True:
while not ws_client.empty(ibkr_ws_key):
print(ws_client.get(ibkr_ws_key))
```
## Licence
See [LICENSE](https://github.com/Voyz/ibind/blob/master/LICENSE)
## Disclaimer
IBind is not built, maintained, or endorsed by the Interactive Brokers.
Use at own discretion. IBind and its authors give no guarantee of uninterrupted run of and access to the Interactive
Brokers Client Portal Web API. You should prepare for breaks in connectivity to IBKR servers and should not
depend on continuous uninterrupted connection and functionality. To partially reduce the potential risk use Paper Account credentials.
IBind is provided on an AS IS and AS AVAILABLE basis without any representation or endorsement made and without warranty
of any kind whether express or implied, including but not limited to the implied warranties of satisfactory quality,
fitness for a particular purpose, non-infringement, compatibility, security and accuracy. To the extent permitted by
law, IBind's authors will not be liable for any indirect or consequential loss or damage whatever (including without
limitation loss of business, opportunity, data, profits) arising out of or in connection with the use of IBind. IBind's
authors make no warranty that the functionality of IBind will be uninterrupted or error free, that defects will be
corrected or that IBind or the server that makes it available are free of viruses or anything else which may be harmful
or destructive.
## Acknowledgement
IBind has been enriched by incorporating work developed in collaboration with [Kinetic](https://www.kinetic.xyz/) and [Grant Stenger](https://github.com/GrantStenger), which now forms part of the initial open-source release. I appreciate their significant contribution to this community-driven initiative. Cheers Kinetic! 🍻
## Built by Voy
Hi! Thanks for checking out and using this library.
If you are in need of some help with your project and would like to hire me, or just wanna chat about trading - I'm happy to talk.
You can contact me through: https://voyzan.com
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Thanks and have an awesome day 👋
[ibeam]: https://github.com/Voyz/ibeam
[examples]: https://github.com/Voyz/ibind/blob/master/examples
[issues]: https://github.com/Voyz/ibind/issues
[api-ibkr-client]: https://github.com/Voyz/ibind/wiki/API-Reference-%E2%80%90-IbkrClient
[ibkr-client-docs]: https://github.com/Voyz/ibind/wiki/Ibkr-Client
[ibkr-ws-client-docs]: https://github.com/Voyz/ibind/wiki/Ibkr-Ws-Client
[ibkr-docs]: https://ibkrcampus.com/ibkr-api-page/cpapi-v1/
[ibkr-endpoints]: https://ibkrcampus.com/ibkr-api-page/cpapi-v1/#endpoints
[ibkr-websocket]: https://ibkrcampus.com/ibkr-api-page/cpapi-v1/#websockets
[web-api]: https://www.interactivebrokers.com/campus/ibkr-api-page/webapi-doc
[wiki]: https://github.com/Voyz/ibind/wiki
[wiki-installation]: https://github.com/Voyz/ibind/wiki/Installation
[wiki-authentication]: https://github.com/Voyz/ibind/wiki/Authentication
[wiki-oauth1a]: https://github.com/Voyz/ibind/wiki/OAuth-1.0a
[wiki-ibind-configuration]: https://github.com/Voyz/ibind/wiki/IBind-Configuration
[wiki-ibkr-client]: https://github.com/Voyz/ibind/wiki/Ibkr-Client
[wiki-ibkr-ws-client]: https://github.com/Voyz/ibind/wiki/Ibkr-Ws-Client
[wiki-question-answer]: https://github.com/Voyz/ibind/wiki/Ibkr-Client#-place_order
[wiki-parallel-requests]: https://github.com/Voyz/ibind/wiki/Ibkr-Client#-marketdata_history_by_symbols
[wiki-rate-limiting]: https://github.com/Voyz/ibind/wiki/Ibkr-Client#-marketdata_history_by_symbols
[wiki-conid-unpacking]: https://github.com/Voyz/ibind/wiki/Ibkr-Client#-security_stocks_by_symbol
[wiki-advanced-api]: https://github.com/Voyz/ibind/wiki/Ibkr-Client#advanced-api
[wiki-ws-lifecycle]: https://github.com/Voyz/ibind/wiki/Ibkr-Ws-Client#-managing-the-lifecycle
[wiki-ws-queues]: https://github.com/Voyz/ibind/wiki/Ibkr-Ws-Client#-consuming-data
[wiki-ws-subscriptions]: https://github.com/Voyz/ibind/wiki/Ibkr-Ws-Client#-subscribing-and-unsubscribing
[wiki-ws-health-monitoring]: https://github.com/Voyz/ibind/wiki/Ibkr-Ws-Client#health-monitoring
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