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User Guide Overview

Welcome to the FIML User Guide! This section provides comprehensive documentation on using FIML for financial data access and analysis.

What is FIML?

FIML (Financial Intelligence Meta-Layer) is an AI-native financial data platform that provides intelligent access to multiple data providers through a unified API.

Key Concepts

MCP Protocol

FIML implements the Model Context Protocol (MCP) for standardized tool interaction. Learn more in MCP Tools.

Data Arbitration

The arbitration engine automatically selects the best data provider based on multiple factors. See Architecture for details.

Caching Strategy

Multi-tier caching ensures fast data access while minimizing API costs. Learn about our Caching Strategy.

Common Use Cases

  • Real-time Market Data: Stream prices and OHLCV data via WebSocket
  • Technical Analysis: Calculate indicators and patterns
  • Portfolio Monitoring: Track multiple assets simultaneously
  • Market Research: Query fundamentals and historical data

Getting Help

FAQ

General Questions

Q: What data providers does FIML support?
A: FIML supports Yahoo Finance, Alpha Vantage, Financial Modeling Prep (FMP), and CCXT for cryptocurrency data. See the Providers documentation.

Q: How do I get started?
A: Check the Installation Guide and Quick Start.

Q: Does FIML support real-time data?
A: Yes! FIML supports WebSocket streaming for real-time price updates. See WebSocket Streaming.

Q: How is data cached?
A: FIML uses a two-tier caching system with Redis (L1) and PostgreSQL (L2). See Caching Strategy.

Q: Can I use FIML with ChatGPT or Claude?
A: Yes! FIML implements the Model Context Protocol (MCP) which is supported by both platforms. See MCP Tools.