Kalshi · read-only first

Connect Kalshi in three steps.

Jockey first checks only your balance and open predictions. It cannot place a trade during this step.

Your private key stays on your device.Never paste it into Jockey, email, or chat. When you choose the file in Workspace, your browser reads it only inside that tab. The key file itself is never sent to Jockey.

Create your Kalshi API key

Open Kalshi’s API guide ↗

Your account must be verified and usable from your actual location. Jockey cannot complete identity or location checks for you.

Save both pieces

Copy the API key ID and download the private-key file when Kalshi shows them. Keep the file private; Kalshi may show it only once.

Optional file-safety check

chmod 600 /absolute/private/kalshi-private-key

Connect it in Workspace

Return to Workspace, choose Connect Kalshi, enter the API key ID, and select the private-key file. Your browser signs only balance and open-position checks; Jockey receives the signatures, never the key file.

Connect Kalshi in Workspace

Command for assisted setup

JOCKEY_KALSHI_API_KEY_ID='your-key-id' \
JOCKEY_KALSHI_PRIVATE_KEY_FILE='/absolute/private/kalshi-private-key' \
JOCKEY_KALSHI_ORIGIN='https://external-api.demo.kalshi.co' \
npm run verify:kalshi-readonly-key

What happens next

Jockey confirms the connection without trading.

Live trading stays locked until identity, location, provider permission, limits, reconciliation, and a separately approved minimum-size test are complete.

Return to Workspace