Agent skill

Betfair

by alsk1992 in alsk1992/CloddsBot

Betfair Exchange sports betting and trading. An agent skill from alsk1992/CloddsBot.

MITAuto-check passedBusiness, Finance & HR

Install Betfair

skills CLI

$ npx skills add alsk1992/CloddsBot --skill betfair -a claude-code

Project install by default; add -g for ~/.claude/skills/.

GitHub CLI

$ gh skill install alsk1992/CloddsBot betfair --agent claude-code

Project scope by default; add --scope user for a personal install. Needs GitHub CLI 2.90.0 or later (public preview).

Manual copy

$ git clone --depth 1 https://github.com/alsk1992/CloddsBot.git skills-src && mkdir -p .claude/skills && cp -r skills-src/src/skills/bundled/betfair .claude/skills/betfair && rm -rf skills-src

Use ~/.claude/skills/ instead of .claude/skills for a personal install. The folder must contain SKILL.md.

Claude Code skills documentation · loads skills from .claude/skills/

Paste into Claude Code

Install the "betfair" agent skill from https://github.com/alsk1992/CloddsBot/tree/main/src/skills/bundled/betfair into .claude/skills/betfair/ in this project. Copy the whole folder (SKILL.md and every file beside it), keep the folder name "betfair", then confirm the skill loads.

Claude Code copies the folder itself, the same result as the manual copy. Check what it changed before you commit it.

$skill-installer

$skill-installer install https://github.com/alsk1992/CloddsBot/tree/main/src/skills/bundled/betfair

Type this inside Codex. $skill-installer <name> installs a curated skill from openai/skills. The installer writes to $CODEX_HOME/skills (default ~/.codex/skills). Restart Codex if the skill does not show up.

skills CLI

$ npx skills add alsk1992/CloddsBot --skill betfair -a codex

Project install goes to .agents/skills/; add -g for ~/.codex/skills/.

GitHub CLI

$ gh skill install alsk1992/CloddsBot betfair --agent codex

Project scope by default (.agents/skills/); add --scope user for a personal install.

Manual copy

$ git clone --depth 1 https://github.com/alsk1992/CloddsBot.git skills-src && mkdir -p .agents/skills && cp -r skills-src/src/skills/bundled/betfair .agents/skills/betfair && rm -rf skills-src

Use ~/.agents/skills/ instead of .agents/skills for a personal install.

Codex skills documentation · loads skills from .agents/skills/

Paste into Codex

Install the "betfair" agent skill from https://github.com/alsk1992/CloddsBot/tree/main/src/skills/bundled/betfair into .agents/skills/betfair/ in this project. Copy the whole folder (SKILL.md and every file beside it), keep the folder name "betfair", then confirm the skill loads.

Codex copies the folder itself, the same result as the manual copy. Check what it changed before you commit it.

skills CLI

$ npx skills add alsk1992/CloddsBot --skill betfair -a cursor

Project install goes to .agents/skills/; add -g for ~/.cursor/skills/.

GitHub CLI

$ gh skill install alsk1992/CloddsBot betfair --agent cursor

Project scope by default (.agents/skills/); add --scope user for a personal install.

Manual copy

$ git clone --depth 1 https://github.com/alsk1992/CloddsBot.git skills-src && mkdir -p .cursor/skills && cp -r skills-src/src/skills/bundled/betfair .cursor/skills/betfair && rm -rf skills-src

Use ~/.cursor/skills/ instead of .cursor/skills for a personal install.

Cursor skills documentation · loads skills from .cursor/skills/, .agents/skills/, .claude/skills/, .codex/skills/

Paste into Cursor

Install the "betfair" agent skill from https://github.com/alsk1992/CloddsBot/tree/main/src/skills/bundled/betfair into .cursor/skills/betfair/ in this project. Copy the whole folder (SKILL.md and every file beside it), keep the folder name "betfair", then confirm the skill loads.

Cursor copies the folder itself, the same result as the manual copy. Check what it changed before you commit it.

gemini skills install

$ gemini skills install https://github.com/alsk1992/CloddsBot.git --path src/skills/bundled/betfair

--scope user (default) or --scope workspace; --path is the subfolder of the repo that holds the skill; --consent skips the security confirmation prompt.

skills CLI

$ npx skills add alsk1992/CloddsBot --skill betfair -a gemini-cli

Project install goes to .agents/skills/; add -g for ~/.gemini/skills/.

GitHub CLI

$ gh skill install alsk1992/CloddsBot betfair --agent gemini-cli

Project scope by default (.agents/skills/); add --scope user for a personal install.

Manual copy

$ git clone --depth 1 https://github.com/alsk1992/CloddsBot.git skills-src && mkdir -p .gemini/skills && cp -r skills-src/src/skills/bundled/betfair .gemini/skills/betfair && rm -rf skills-src

Use ~/.gemini/skills/ instead of .gemini/skills for a personal install, then run /skills reload.

Gemini CLI skills documentation · loads skills from .gemini/skills/, .agents/skills/

Paste into Gemini CLI

Install the "betfair" agent skill from https://github.com/alsk1992/CloddsBot/tree/main/src/skills/bundled/betfair into .gemini/skills/betfair/ in this project. Copy the whole folder (SKILL.md and every file beside it), keep the folder name "betfair", then confirm the skill loads.

Gemini CLI copies the folder itself, the same result as the manual copy. Check what it changed before you commit it.

GitHub CLI

$ gh skill install alsk1992/CloddsBot betfair

Installs for Copilot at project scope by default; add --scope user for a personal install. Preview a skill first with gh skill preview. Needs GitHub CLI 2.90.0 or later (public preview).

skills CLI

$ npx skills add alsk1992/CloddsBot --skill betfair -a github-copilot

Project install goes to .agents/skills/; add -g for ~/.copilot/skills/.

Manual copy

$ git clone --depth 1 https://github.com/alsk1992/CloddsBot.git skills-src && mkdir -p .github/skills && cp -r skills-src/src/skills/bundled/betfair .github/skills/betfair && rm -rf skills-src

Use ~/.copilot/skills/ instead of .github/skills for a personal install. Commit .github/skills so cloud agent and code review can use it.

GitHub Copilot skills documentation · loads skills from .github/skills/, .claude/skills/, .agents/skills/

Paste into GitHub Copilot

Install the "betfair" agent skill from https://github.com/alsk1992/CloddsBot/tree/main/src/skills/bundled/betfair into .github/skills/betfair/ in this project. Copy the whole folder (SKILL.md and every file beside it), keep the folder name "betfair", then confirm the skill loads.

GitHub Copilot copies the folder itself, the same result as the manual copy. Check what it changed before you commit it.

skills CLI

$ npx skills add alsk1992/CloddsBot --skill betfair -a opencode

OpenCode documents no install command of its own. Project install goes to .agents/skills/; add -g for ~/.config/opencode/skills/.

GitHub CLI

$ gh skill install alsk1992/CloddsBot betfair --agent opencode

Project scope by default (.agents/skills/); add --scope user for a personal install.

Manual copy

$ git clone --depth 1 https://github.com/alsk1992/CloddsBot.git skills-src && mkdir -p .opencode/skills && cp -r skills-src/src/skills/bundled/betfair .opencode/skills/betfair && rm -rf skills-src

Use ~/.config/opencode/skills/ instead of .opencode/skills for a personal install.

OpenCode skills documentation · loads skills from .opencode/skills/, .claude/skills/, .agents/skills/

Paste into OpenCode

Install the "betfair" agent skill from https://github.com/alsk1992/CloddsBot/tree/main/src/skills/bundled/betfair into .opencode/skills/betfair/ in this project. Copy the whole folder (SKILL.md and every file beside it), keep the folder name "betfair", then confirm the skill loads.

OpenCode copies the folder itself, the same result as the manual copy. Check what it changed before you commit it.

Facts

Skill name: betfair
GitHub stars: 3k
Token cost: ~736 tokens
SKILL.md length: 215 words
Files: 2
Skills in repo: 116
Repo updated: Oct 2, 2026
First seen: Oct 7, 2026
Licence: MIT

At a glance

Betfair Exchange sports betting and trading. An agent skill from alsk1992/CloddsBot.

Works in 4 steps: Odds Format: Betfair uses decimal odds… → Minimum Stake: Usually £2/€2/$2 → Back vs Lay: Back = betting FOR, Lay =… → …
Tasks that involve Trading and backtesting
SKILL.md covers Quick Start, Commands, Configuration and Features, plus 3 more sections
Runs TypeScript scripts from its folder; needs BETFAIR_APP_KEY and BETFAIR_SESSION_TOKEN

What it does

Betfair is an agent skill from alsk1992/CloddsBot. Betfair Exchange sports betting and trading

Its SKILL.md is about 740 tokens, which your agent loads only when the skill is triggered. The skill folder holds 1 other file (for example `index.ts`).

It sits in Business, Finance & HR, covering Trading and backtesting. The repository describes itself as: Open Source AI trading agent that operates autonomously across 1000+ markets - Polymarket, Kalshi, Binance, Hyperliquid, Solana DEXs, 5 EVM chains. Scans for edge, executes… The licence is MIT.

When your agent uses it

Tasks that involve Trading and backtesting

Example prompts

“/betfair”

Requirements

Node.js
A credential in BETFAIR_APP_KEY
A credential in BETFAIR_SESSION_TOKEN

Workflow steps

4 steps, taken from the first numbered list in SKILL.md.

Odds Format: Betfair uses decimal odds (2.0 = evens, 3.0 = 2/1)
Minimum Stake: Usually £2/€2/$2
Back vs Lay: Back = betting FOR, Lay = betting AGAINST
Liability: Lay stake = liability / (odds - 1)

What it can do on your machine

Read from SKILL.md and the folder at commit c930628. It shows what the files ask for, not the result of running them.

Tool permissions
Pre-approves nothing: there is no allowed-tools line, so your agent's usual permission prompts apply.
From allowed-tools in the SKILL.md frontmatter.
Runs code
Ships script files (TypeScript), which the agent can run.
From the folder's file list and the shell code blocks in SKILL.md.
Network
Links to these hosts (documentation or services it may open):
- betfair.com
- docs.developer.betfair.com
From URLs in SKILL.md, links to its own repository left out.
Credentials
Names these keys or tokens, usually read from environment variables:
- BETFAIR_APP_KEY
- BETFAIR_SESSION_TOKEN
- BETFAIR_PASSWORD
From names ending in _API_KEY, _TOKEN, _SECRET, _KEY or _PASSWORD in SKILL.md.

Context cost

Betfair loads about 736 tokens when it runs. Until then it costs about 13 tokens; SKILL.md has 215 words of instructions outside code blocks.

Always · name and description, kept in context so the agent knows when to use it: ~13
When it runs · the whole SKILL.md, loaded when a task matches: ~736

Estimates: characters ÷ 4, the usual rule of thumb; real counts depend on the model's tokenizer. Scripts and assets cost tokens only if the agent reads them.

Safety

Auto-check passed

The automated check found no risky patterns in SKILL.md.

Automated static check — not a guarantee. Review scripts before installing. It scans the text of SKILL.md for risky patterns (piping downloads into a shell, reading credential files, hidden Unicode, destructive commands); files beside SKILL.md are not scanned.

SKILL.md

The full file from alsk1992/CloddsBot at commit c930628, republished under its MIT licence (© alsk1992). 215 words, ~736 tokens.

Download SKILL.mdSave it as .claude/skills/betfair/SKILL.md (or your agent's skills folder). This skill also uses 1 other file; get the full folder from GitHub.

name: betfair
description: Betfair Exchange sports betting and trading
emoji: 🏇
commands: /bf
gates.envs: BETFAIR_APP_KEY

Betfair Exchange

Full integration with Betfair Exchange, the world's largest sports betting exchange. Trade sports markets using back/lay orders.

Quick Start

bash

# Set credentials
export BETFAIR_APP_KEY="your-app-key"
export BETFAIR_SESSION_TOKEN="your-session-token"

# Search markets
/bf markets football

# Get market prices
/bf prices 1.234567890

# Place back order (bet FOR outcome)
/bf back 1.234567890 12345678 2.5 10

# Place lay order (bet AGAINST outcome)
/bf lay 1.234567890 12345678 2.5 10

Commands

Market Data

Command	Description
`/bf markets [query]`	Search markets
`/bf market <id>`	Get market details
`/bf prices <marketId>`	Current prices and volumes
`/bf book <marketId> <selectionId>`	Show orderbook

Trading

Command	Description
`/bf back <marketId> <selectionId> <odds> <stake>`	Place back order
`/bf lay <marketId> <selectionId> <odds> <stake>`	Place lay order
`/bf cancel <marketId> <betId>`	Cancel order
`/bf cancelall [marketId]`	Cancel all orders
`/bf orders [marketId]`	List open orders

Examples:

bash

/bf back 1.234 5678 2.0 10    # Back at 2.0 odds, £10 stake
/bf lay 1.234 5678 2.1 10     # Lay at 2.1 odds, £10 liability
/bf cancel 1.234 abc123       # Cancel specific order

Account

Command	Description
`/bf balance`	Check account balance
`/bf positions`	View open positions

Configuration

bash

# Required
export BETFAIR_APP_KEY="your-app-key"

# Either session token or username/password
export BETFAIR_SESSION_TOKEN="your-session-token"

# Or login credentials
export BETFAIR_USERNAME="your-username"
export BETFAIR_PASSWORD="your-password"

Features

Back/Lay Trading - Trade both sides of markets
Live Streaming - Real-time price updates via WebSocket
Sports Coverage - Football, tennis, horse racing, politics, and more
Low Fees - Exchange model with 2-5% commission
Deep Liquidity - World's largest betting exchange

Event Types

Sport	ID	Example Query
Soccer	1	`/bf markets champions league`
Tennis	2	`/bf markets wimbledon`
Horse Racing	7	`/bf markets ascot`
Politics	2378961	`/bf markets election`
Basketball	7522	`/bf markets nba`

Trading Notes

Odds Format: Betfair uses decimal odds (2.0 = evens, 3.0 = 2/1)
Minimum Stake: Usually £2/€2/$2
Back vs Lay: Back = betting FOR, Lay = betting AGAINST
Liability: Lay stake = liability / (odds - 1)

Resources

Files

SKILL.md and 1 other file in src/skills/bundled/betfair of alsk1992/CloddsBot.

SKILL.md
index.ts

Open the folder on GitHubat commit c930628

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Questions about Betfair

What does Betfair do?

Betfair Exchange sports betting and trading. An agent skill from alsk1992/CloddsBot. Betfair is an agent skill from alsk1992/CloddsBot.

When should I use Betfair?

Betfair fits situations like: tasks that involve Trading and backtesting.

How do I install Betfair in Claude Code?

Run `npx skills add alsk1992/CloddsBot --skill betfair -a claude-code`. Or copy the skill folder (src/skills/bundled/betfair in alsk1992/CloddsBot) into .claude/skills/betfair in your project. Claude Code loads it when a task matches its description.

How do I install Betfair in Codex?

Run `npx skills add alsk1992/CloddsBot --skill betfair -a codex`. Or copy the skill folder (src/skills/bundled/betfair in alsk1992/CloddsBot) into .agents/skills/betfair in your project. Codex loads it when a task matches its description.

Can I use Betfair in Cursor, Gemini CLI or GitHub Copilot?

Cursor, Gemini CLI, GitHub Copilot and OpenCode also load SKILL.md folders. With the skills CLI, run `npx skills add alsk1992/CloddsBot --skill betfair -a cursor` (or -a gemini-cli, github-copilot or opencode for the others). To copy it by hand, put the folder in .cursor/skills/betfair, .gemini/skills/betfair, .github/skills/betfair and .opencode/skills/betfair in your project.

What does Betfair need to run?

Going by SKILL.md and its folder, Betfair needs TypeScript for the scripts in its folder and credentials named BETFAIR_APP_KEY, BETFAIR_SESSION_TOKEN and BETFAIR_PASSWORD. Our summary lists: Node.js; A credential in BETFAIR_APP_KEY; A credential in BETFAIR_SESSION_TOKEN.

Does Betfair access the network?

SKILL.md names 2 domains. As links in the text: betfair.com and docs.developer.betfair.com. This is read from the text; nothing was executed.

Is Betfair safe to install?

Our automated static check of SKILL.md found no risky patterns, such as piping downloads into a shell, reading credential files or hidden Unicode. It is not a guarantee. Review the folder before installing.

What licence does Betfair use?

Betfair is published under the MIT licence (the repository's licence). It allows redistribution, so the full SKILL.md is shown on this page.

How many tokens does Betfair use?

About 736 tokens (SKILL.md is roughly 2.9k characters). Agents keep only the skill's name and description in context until a task matches; then they load SKILL.md in full.

What are the alternatives to Betfair?

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Who maintains Betfair?

alsk1992 (a GitHub user) maintains it in alsk1992/CloddsBot, which has 2,951 GitHub stars. The repository holds 116 skills in this directory. The repository was last updated on October 2, 2026.

Source: alsk1992/CloddsBot on GitHub. Facts on this page come from the repository at the commit we read; the author's words are quoted as theirs.

Install Betfair

Facts

At a glance

What it does

When your agent uses it

Example prompts

Requirements

Workflow steps

What it can do on your machine

Tool permissions

Runs code

Network

Credentials

Context cost

Safety

SKILL.md

Betfair Exchange

Quick Start

Commands

Market Data

Trading

Account

Configuration

Features

Event Types

Trading Notes

Resources

Files

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