Polymarket Reference Documentation

Core knowledge base for Polymarket development.

Quick Reference

Topic	File
Getting started	resources/quickstart.md
Terms & definitions	resources/glossary.md
API endpoints	resources/api-reference.md
Order placement	resources/order-guide.md
SDK setup	resources/clients.md

APIs

API	Purpose	Base URL
CLOB	Trading, orders	https://clob.polymarket.com
Gamma	Market discovery	https://gamma-api.polymarket.com
Data	Positions, history	https://data-api.polymarket.com
WebSocket	Real-time data	wss://ws-subscriptions-clob.polymarket.com

Reference Files

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Getting Started

• resources/quickstart.md - First order, client init, signature types
• resources/glossary.md - Token ID, condition ID, order types, CTF terms
• resources/fees.md - Fee structure, maker rebates

API & SDK

• resources/api-reference.md - All endpoints, auth, WebSocket, Subgraph
• resources/clients.md - Python, TypeScript, Rust SDKs, contracts
• resources/order-guide.md - GTC/GTD/FOK/FAK, parameters, lifecycle

Bot Development

• resources/bot-patterns.md - WebSocket, reconnection, order sizing
• resources/troubleshooting.md - Common errors and solutions

Advanced Topics

• resources/neg-risk.md - Winner-take-all events, conversion
• resources/ctf.md - Split/merge/redeem operations
• resources/builders.md - Builder program, gasless transactions
• resources/market-makers.md - MM setup, liquidity rewards, RFQ

Market Mechanics

• resources/market-theory.md - Prediction market fundamentals
• resources/market-lifecycle.md - Creation, pricing, resolution, disputes
• resources/uma.md - UMA oracle, DVM voting, dispute resolution