Complete Technical Reference for Automated Options Strategies
Executes against the LIVE account. Defaults to Paper Trading.
Simulates execution without submitting orders to Alpaca.
Outputs results in raw JSON format for scripting and integration.
Shows detailed DEBUG logs, including API requests and connection pools.
Finds tickers where Implied Volatility (IV) is significantly higher than Historical Volatility (HV), creating a statistical "Edge."
| Flag | Description |
|---|---|
| --tickers | Specific symbols (AAPL,TSLA) or 'universe' (default). |
| --width | Spread width for ROI calculation (Default: 5.0). |
| --min-liquidity | Minimum liquidity score to include (Default: 50.0). |
Quantitative deep-dive on a specific ticker. Calculates skew-adjusted strikes, POP, and recommends an execution command.
| Flag | Description |
|---|---|
| --ticker | Required. The underlying symbol to analyze. |
Deploys a 4-leg Iron Condor multi-leg order. Logs all entry context (IV, HV, Skew) to the database.
| Flag | Description |
|---|---|
| --ticker | Required. Symbol to trade. |
| --move | Percentage distance for short strikes (Default: 0.05). |
| --width | Spread width for both wings (Default: 5.0). |
| --qty | Number of Iron Condor packages (Default: 1). |
| --min_credit | Minimum net credit to accept (Default: 0.05). |
Screens for Cash Secured Put (CSP) candidates based on budget and Annualized ROI.
| Flag | Description |
|---|---|
| --budget | Max collateral allowed for a single position. |
| --tickers | Specific list or 'universe'. |
Executes single-leg Put or Call sales. Verifies collateral or share ownership before submission.
| Flag | Description |
|---|---|
| --ticker | Underlying symbol. |
| --symbol | The exact OCC option symbol. |
| --mode | 'put' (Cash Secured) or 'call' (Covered). |
| --price | Limit price per contract. |
Analyzes vertical debit spreads. Checks for "Bullish Sentiment" and verifies if the spread fits within your net debit budget.
| Flag | Description |
|---|---|
| --long | Strike price of the call you are buying. |
| --short | Strike price of the call you are selling. |
| --dte_min | Minimum days to expiration (Default: 30). |
| --dte_max | Maximum days to expiration (Default: 45). |
| --budget | Max net debit allowed per contract (Default: 2.50). |
A real-time terminal dashboard. Refreshes every 10s.
Highly specialized monitor for the ARM directional play.
Quick snapshot of account health, cash balance, and margin requirements.
Emergency exit script. Closes specific symbols or entire spreads immediately at market price.
| Flag | Description |
|---|---|
| --symbol | Specific OCC symbol to close. |
| --all | Close all open positions in the account. |