# Option chain trading api examples

**URL:** <https://forum.alpaca.markets/t/option-chain-trading-api-examples/13732>\
**Category:** Alpaca Trading\
**Created:** [February 26, 2024, 9:34pm UTC](https://forum.alpaca.markets/t/option-chain-trading-api-examples/13732 "2024-02-26T21:34:21Z")\
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**Post date:** [February 26, 2024, 9:34pm UTC](https://forum.alpaca.markets/t/option-chain-trading-api-examples/13732/1 "2024-02-26T21:34:21Z")

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Hello  
is there a Python codes example to read option chains and trade?  
how much historical data can we get?

thanks,