How to Pull Market Sentiment Data with OpenClaw
Pull market sentiment data with OpenClaw and ToolRouter. Automated VIX and positioning monitoring.
Tool
OpenClaw monitors sentiment indicators on a schedule. Track VIX levels daily, flag spikes above threshold levels, collect weekly COT report releases automatically, and maintain a sentiment history for trend analysis — without manually checking each source on its own release schedule.
Connect ToolRouter to OpenClaw
1Install the CLI
npm install -g toolrouter-mcp2Call tools directly from OpenClaw
toolrouter-mcp call web-search search --query "AI tools"
toolrouter-mcp toolsSteps
Once connected (see setup above), use the Finance Data tool:
- Ask: "Get the current VIX level and latest consumer sentiment reading"
- OpenClaw returns current sentiment indicators
- Ask: "Flag if the VIX has moved more than 10% in the last week"
Example Prompt
Try this with OpenClaw using the Finance Data tool
Pull the current VIX, latest consumer sentiment index, and COT net positioning for S&P 500 futures. Flag any significant change from the prior reading for each indicator.
Tips
- Log VIX levels daily to build a volatility history for backtesting risk models
- COT data releases every Friday — schedule the pull for Friday evening to always have current positioning
- Alert on VIX spikes above 30 as a systematic risk-on/off trigger in automated workflows