Lovable and Robinhood API integration: Step-by-Step Guide 2025

 

Introduction

 

In this guide you will integrate the Robinhood API with your Lovable project using TypeScript. You will add a new file for the API client, include dependency management inline, and update your main project code to use the new API functions.

 

Adding the Axios Dependency

 

Since Lovable does not have a terminal, you must include dependencies by inserting code into your project. Insert the following snippet into your main HTML file (for example in the section where you include external libraries) so Axios is available to your TypeScript code:

<script src="https://cdn.jsdelivr.net/npm/axios/dist/axios.min.js"></script>

Ensure this snippet is placed in your HTML file before any script that uses Axios.

 

Creating the Robinhood API Client File

 

Create a new file named robinhoodApi.ts in your Lovable project. This file will handle all communications with the Robinhood API. Insert the following code into robinhoodApi.ts:

import axios from 'axios';

const ROBINHOODAPIBASE_URL = "https://api.robinhood.com";

export async function getQuotes(symbol: string): Promise<any> {
  try {
    const response = await axios.get(${ROBINHOOD_API_BASE_URL}/quotes/${symbol}/);
    return response.data;
  } catch (error) {
    console.error("Error fetching quote:", error);
    throw error;
  }
}

export async function placeOrder(orderDetails: any): Promise<any> {
  try {
    // Note: Adjust the endpoint and payload based on Robinhood's API documentation.
    const response = await axios.post(${ROBINHOOD_API_BASE_URL}/orders/, orderDetails);
    return response.data;
  } catch (error) {
    console.error("Error placing order:", error);
    throw error;
  }
}

This file defines two functions: one for retrieving stock quotes and another for placing orders. Adjust the endpoints and payload structure according to your specific needs and the official Robinhood API requirements.

 

Integrating the API Client into Your Main Code

 

Open your main project file (for example main.ts) and import the functions from the API client file. Insert the following sample code where you want the Robinhood functionality, such as in an event handler when a user clicks a button:

import { getQuotes, placeOrder } from './robinhoodApi';

// Example: Fetch a stock quote when a button is clicked.
const fetchQuoteButton = document.getElementById('fetchQuoteButton');
const symbolInput = document.getElementById('symbolInput') as HTMLInputElement;

if (fetchQuoteButton && symbolInput) {
  fetchQuoteButton.addEventListener('click', async () => {
    const symbol = symbolInput.value;
    try {
      const quote = await getQuotes(symbol);
      console.log("Quote Data:", quote);
      // Add any updates to the UI here
    } catch (error) {
      console.error("Failed to get quote:", error);
    }
  });
}

This code imports the API functions, sets up an event listener on a button with the ID fetchQuoteButton, and uses the user input from an element with the ID symbolInput to fetch quote data.

 

Managing Robinhood API Credentials (Optional)

 

If the Robinhood API requires authentication (for example, an API token), add your credentials directly into your code by creating environment variables or configuration objects. For a simple configuration, add the following snippet in your robinhoodApi.ts file above your API calls:

// Replace the string below with your actual Robinhood API token.
const ROBINHOODAPITOKEN = "YOURAPITOKEN_HERE";

// Example of setting an authorization header for all requests.
axios.defaults.headers.common['Authorization'] = Bearer ${ROBINHOOD_API_TOKEN};

Make sure you replace "YOURAPITOKEN_HERE" with your actual token. If your project requires a different method for storing secrets, follow your project’s guidelines.

 

Testing the Integration

 

After inserting the code snippets, test your integration by triggering the functionality (for example, clicking the fetchQuoteButton after entering a stock symbol). You can check your browser’s console for logs to see if the quote data is fetched correctly or if any errors occur.

To summarize, you have:

• Included Axios in your HTML via a script tag.
• Created a new file (robinhoodApi.ts) containing functions to access Robinhood API endpoints.
• Updated your main project file to import and use these API functions based on user events or specific application needs.

By following these steps, you integrate Robinhood API functionality into your Lovable project without needing a terminal installation process.