CLI Reference

Each command group maps to Kalshi API resources, and each command help string includes the mapped endpoint.

Command Groups

• config: local config read/write
• doctor: config + connectivity checks
• ping: exchange status health check
• exchange: status, schedule, announcements
• events: list/get
• markets: list/get/orderbook/trades
• orders: list/get/create/cancel/amend/decrease/queue/batch
• portfolio: balance/positions/fills/settlements/resting-order-value/subaccounts
• account: API limits

Examples

kalshi events list --status open --limit 20
kalshi markets get KX...
kalshi orders queue-position ORDER_ID
kalshi portfolio settlements --limit 20
kalshi portfolio subaccounts balances

Authenticated Write Commands

For complex payloads use JSON input:

kalshi orders batch-create --file orders-batch.json
kalshi orders batch-cancel --body '{"order_ids":["..."]}'
kalshi portfolio subaccounts transfers create --file transfer.json