https://v2.webnotes.in/categories/developer/Recent content in Developer on WebNotesHugoen-INWed, 20 May 2026 00:00:00 +0000https://v2.webnotes.in/zerodha-open-api-community/Wed, 20 May 2026 00:00:00 +0000https://v2.webnotes.in/zerodha-open-api-community/<p>The <strong>Zerodha Open API</strong> refers to the developer ecosystem centred on <a href="https://v2.webnotes.in/kite-connect-zerodha-api/">Kite Connect</a> , Zerodha&rsquo;s paid API service. The community includes algorithmic traders, fintech app developers, analytics platform creators, and researchers who programmatically interact with Zerodha for trading, data, and portfolio management.</p> <h2 id="what-kite-connect-provides">What Kite Connect provides</h2> <p>Kite Connect is the programmatic gateway to Zerodha:</p> <table> <thead> <tr> <th>Capability</th> <th>What it enables</th> </tr> </thead> <tbody> <tr> <td>Login and session</td> <td>Authenticate as a Zerodha user (with user consent)</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Order placement</td> <td>Place / modify / cancel orders programmatically</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Live market data</td> <td>Real-time tick streams for subscribed instruments</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Historical data</td> <td>Bhav copy and historical price / volume data</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Portfolio access</td> <td>Holdings, Positions, funds via API</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Margin and orders</td> <td>Margin requirements, order book queries</td> </tr> </tbody> </table> <p>The API uses REST + WebSocket; pricing is monthly subscription.</p>