Is orderflow a starter feature?
No. Deeper orderflow and liquidity context are premium surfaces with plan-aware access.
Agent-native market data
Order flow context for AI agents
Treat order flow as a Max-level context surface. Agents can read summarized or deeper liquidity context when authorized, while raw source mechanics, credentials, and execution systems remain private.
Question
How can agents use order flow context without exposing raw private market infrastructure?
When this problem happens
- Order flow can reveal sensitive source and infrastructure assumptions if described carelessly.
- Agents need to know whether they have summary context or deeper liquidity access.
- Public pages must explain value without promising unlimited raw market export.
Recommended architecture
Expose orderflow through product-level entitlement and keep raw feed mechanics, private credentials, and execution controls outside agent reach.
Implementation steps
- Use the access matrix to show orderflow and liquidity depth as premium surfaces.
- Authenticate with an account that is entitled to the required context level.
- Keep responses read-only and include freshness, coverage, and plan notes in analysis.
- Do not expose raw source names, routing details, or execution credentials in public copy or prompts.
Example workflow
cornerstones-client guide --topic orderflow-context
cornerstones-client auth status
cornerstones-client verifyComparison table
| Option | Best for | Tradeoff |
|---|---|---|
| Cornerstones orderflow context | Agent-readable liquidity and imbalance analysis | Requires Max-level or equivalent entitlement |
| Raw private feed | Internal specialized systems | Unsafe as a public agent contract |
| Delayed summary paste | Light commentary | Weak freshness and limited auditability |
FAQ
Can public pages explain orderflow value?
Yes, by describing liquidity, imbalance, summary, and context outcomes without naming private sources.
Should agents store raw payloads?
Store only what the workflow needs for audit and comply with account and retention rules.
Does orderflow context place trades?
No. It is market context only; execution belongs to the customer runtime.