Bolt.new AI and Robinhood API integration: Step-by-Step Guide 2025

 

Adding Dependencies in package.json

 

• Edit your package.json file (located at the project root) to include the required dependency. Since Bolt.new AI doesn't have a terminal, add the dependency entry directly in your code. For example, add "axios" for HTTP requests:

  
  {
    "name": "your-bolt-new-project",
    "version": "1.0.0",
    "dependencies": {
      "axios": "^0.21.1"
    }
  }
      

• Save package.json. Bolt.new AI will detect the dependency and load it automatically.

 

Creating the Robinhood API Integration File

 

• Create a new file in your project (for example in the root or a folder named services) and name it robinhoodService.ts.
• Insert the following code snippet into robinhoodService.ts. This file contains functions for authenticating with Robinhood and fetching account data. (Note: Robinhood does not have an official public API, so this example uses generic endpoints and data structure. Adjust endpoints and parameters as necessary.)

  
  // Import axios for HTTP requests
  import axios from "axios";
  
  // Define an interface for the authentication response
  interface AuthResponse {
    token: string;
    // Add other properties provided by Robinhood's response if needed
  }
  // Define an interface for portfolio data
  interface Portfolio {
    account_balances: any;
    positions: any;
    // Extend with actual fields as per Robinhood's API response
  }
  /**
  
  Function to authenticate with Robinhood.
  This function simulates a login to retrieve an access token.
  
   */
  export async function loginRobinhood(username: string, password: string): Promise {
    try {
      const response = await axios.post("https://api.robinhood.com/oauth2/token/", {
        grant_type: "password",
        scope: "internal",
        clientid: "YOURCLIENT_ID",      // Replace with your client id if available
        expires_in: 86400,
        username: username,
        password: password
      });
      return response.data.token;
    } catch (error) {
      console.error("Error during Robinhood login:", error);
      throw new Error("Authentication failure");
    }
  }
  /**
  
  Function to fetch the portfolio using the obtained token.
  
   */
  export async function fetchPortfolio(token: string): Promise {
    try {
      const response = await axios.get("https://api.robinhood.com/portfolios/", {
        headers: {
          "Authorization": Bearer ${token}
        }
      });
      return response.data;
    } catch (error) {
      console.error("Error fetching portfolio:", error);
      throw new Error("Failed to fetch portfolio data");
    }
  }
      

  
  


• Replace any placeholder values such as YOURCLIENTID with actual credentials if available. Adjust the API endpoints according to Robinhood’s most recent API details or your intended method of integration.

 

Using the Robinhood Service in Your Application

 

• Edit your main application file (for example app.ts or index.ts depending on your project structure).
• Insert the following code snippet to import and use the functions provided in robinhoodService.ts. This example demonstrates how to trigger the login process and fetch the portfolio data.

  
  import { loginRobinhood, fetchPortfolio } from "./robinhoodService";
  
  // Example user credentials (replace with actual input or secure retrieval method)
  const username = "your_username";
  const password = "your_password";
  async function integrateRobinhood() {
    try {
      // Authenticate and get the access token
      const token = await loginRobinhood(username, password);
      console.log("Authenticated with Robinhood. Token:", token);
  // Fetch the portfolio information
  const portfolio = await fetchPortfolio(token);
  console.log("Fetched portfolio data:", portfolio);
  
  // You can now integrate the portfolio data into your Bolt.new AI application as needed.
  
    } catch (error) {
      console.error("Error integrating with Robinhood API:", error);
    }
  }
  // Call the integration function (e.g., upon an event or when the application initializes)
  integrateRobinhood();
      

  
  


• This code should be placed where your application initializes or where you need to access Robinhood data. Ensure that you manage sensitive data such as usernames and passwords securely.

 

Handling Environment Variables for Secure Data

 

• If your project supports environment variables, consider creating a configuration file (for example, config.ts) and storing sensitive credentials there.
• Adjust robinhoodService.ts and your main application file to import values from config.ts instead of hardcoding them. For example:

  
  // config.ts
  export const ROBINHOODCLIENTID = "YOURCLIENTID";
  export const ROBINHOODUSERNAME = "yourusername";
  export const ROBINHOODPASSWORD = "yourpassword";
      

• Then, update robinhoodService.ts or app.ts to use these environment values.

 

Testing the Integration

 

• After saving all changes, trigger your application’s run function within Bolt.new AI. The code in your main file will call the Robinhood API integration functions and log the output.
• Review the console logs for authentication tokens and portfolio details, as well as any error messages that can help with debugging.