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Kraken CLI
Single-binary execution engine, 134 commands, built-in MCP server and paper-trading mode. CEX only.
Kraken CLI is a single-binary execution engine with 134 commands, a built-in MCP server, and a paper-trading mode. It is CEX-only, covering Kraken markets.
It is a clean way to give an agent execution on a regulated venue, with a paper mode that helps before live size.
Score breakdown
| Criterion | Score |
|---|---|
| Execution | 4 / 5 |
| Safety | 4 / 5 |
| Lifecycle | 3 / 5 |
| Agent-native | 4 / 5 |
| Openness | 5 / 5 |
| Weighted total | 3.95 / 5 |
Per the methodology. Estimates from public docs and code, not paid placements.
Related
- MCP (Model Context Protocol) A standard way to hand an AI model a set of typed tools it can call. For trading, the server holds the keys and signs orders; the model only sees tools.
- Backtesting Testing a strategy on historical data. Done honestly (with slippage, fees, and funding) it earns the right to paper-trade, not the right to go live.