nepse-cli 3.0.1

Modern CLI tool for Meroshare IPO automation and NEPSE market data with interactive TUI

📈 Nepse CLI - Meroshare IPO Automation & Market Data

A modern, interactive command-line tool to automate IPO applications on Meroshare for multiple family members and view real-time NEPSE market data.

✨ Features:

• 🤖 Automated IPO application for entire family
• 📊 Real-time market data and indices
• 💼 Portfolio tracking for multiple members
• 🖥️ Beautiful TUI with Rich tables and interactive menus
• 🔍 Fuzzy search and autocompletion
• 🚀 Headless automation (no browser window needed)

Installation

📦 Install from PyPI (Recommended)

⚠️ Important for Windows Users: If you installed Python from Microsoft Store, please uninstall it and install Python from the official Python website instead. Microsoft Store Python has PATH issues that prevent nepse command from working properly.

pip install nepse-cli

Update to the latest version:

pip install --upgrade nepse-cli

Then run:

nepse

⚠️ Windows Users: If you get 'nepse' is not recognized error after installation:

Quick Fix - Use this command instead:

python -m nepse_cli

Permanent Fix - Add Python Scripts to PATH:

Step 1: Find your Scripts path

# Run this command to find where nepse.exe is installed:
python -c "import sys; import os; print(os.path.join(sys.prefix, 'Scripts'))"

Copy the output path (e.g., C:\Users\YourName\AppData\Local\Packages\Python...\Scripts)

Step 2: Add to PATH

• Press Win + R, type sysdm.cpl, press Enter
• Go to Advanced tab → Environment Variables
• Under User variables, select Path → Click Edit
• Click New → Paste the Scripts path from Step 1
• Click OK on all dialogs
• Restart your terminal

See more details in Troubleshooting section below.

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🛠️ Other Installation Options

Install from Source (For Development):

cd "Nepse CLI"
pip install -e .

🚀 Easy Start (Windows - Source Code): If you have the source code folder:

1. Double-click start_nepse.bat.
2. That's it! It will check for Python, install dependencies, and launch the tool.

Browser Setup: The CLI will automatically install Playwright browsers on first run if they're not already installed. If you prefer to install manually:

playwright install chromium

Usage

Interactive Shell (Recommended)

Simply run nepse to enter the modern interactive shell:

nepse

Once inside the shell, you do not need to type nepse again. Just type the command directly:

• stonk NABIL
• ipo
• apply
• mktsum

Shell Features:

• Command Palette: Type / to search all available commands.
• Autocompletion: Type commands and see suggestions.
• History: Use Up/Down arrows to cycle through command history.
• Help: Type help or ? to see the command list.

Direct Commands

Meroshare IPO Automation

# Apply for IPO (headless by default - no browser window)
nepse apply

# Apply with browser window visible
nepse apply --gui

# Apply for ALL family members (multi-tab automation)
nepse apply-all

# Apply for all members with browser visible
nepse apply-all --gui

# Add or update a family member
nepse add-member

# List all family members
nepse list-members

# Get portfolio (headless by default)
nepse get-portfolio

# Get portfolio with browser window visible
nepse get-portfolio --gui

# Test login (headless by default)
nepse test-login

# Test login with browser window visible
nepse test-login --gui

# View available DP list
nepse dplist

Market Data Commands

# View all open IPOs/FPOs
nepse ipo

# View NEPSE indices
nepse nepse

# View sub-index details (Banking, Hydropower, etc.)
nepse subidx BANKING
nepse subidx HYDROPOWER

# View market summary
nepse mktsum

# View top 10 gainers and losers
nepse topgl

# View stock details (information only - no charts)
nepse stonk NABIL
nepse stonk NICA

Features

🖥️ Modern UI & UX

• Rich TUI: Beautiful tables, panels, and colored output for all commands.
• Interactive Menus: Select family members using arrow keys (no more typing IDs!).
• Smart Shell: Autocompletion, fuzzy search, and command history.
• Progress Bars: Visual feedback for all long-running operations.

🤖 Meroshare Automation

• ✅ Multi-member Support: Manage credentials for the whole family.
• ✅ One-Command Apply: nepse apply-all applies for everyone in sequence.
• ✅ Interactive Selection: Choose a specific member from a list using arrow keys.
• ✅ Headless Mode: Fast and silent operation by default.
• ✅ Secure Storage: Credentials stored locally in your user directory.

📈 Market Data

• ✅ Live Indices: NEPSE, Sensitive, Float, and Sub-indices.
• ✅ Market Summary: Turnover, volume, market cap, and active stocks.
• ✅ Top Gainers/Losers: Real-time lists of best and worst performers.
• ✅ Stock Details: Price, volume, sector, and changes for any listed company.
• ✅ IPO Watch: List of all open and upcoming IPOs/FPOs/Right Shares.

Configuration

All credential data is stored in a fixed location to avoid path issues:

📁 Data Directory: C:\Users\%USERNAME%\Documents\merosharedata\

Files stored here:

• family_members.json - All family member credentials
• ipo_config.json - IPO application settings (if any)
• nepse_cli_history.txt - Command history for the interactive shell

This means the CLI works from any directory - your data is always in the same place!

Family member data structure:

{
  "members": [
    {
      "name": "Dad",
      "dp_value": "139",
      "username": "your_username",
      "password": "your_password",
      "transaction_pin": "1234",
      "applied_kitta": 10,
      "crn_number": "YOUR_CRN"
    }
  ]
}

👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Family IPO Management

Adding Family Members

Add multiple family members to apply for IPOs on their behalf:

nepse add-member

Provide for each member:

• Name: e.g., "Dad", "Mom", "Me"
• DP Value: Your DP number (e.g., 139)
• Username: Meroshare username
• Password: Meroshare password
• Transaction PIN: 4-digit PIN for submissions
• Applied Kitta: Number of shares to apply (e.g., 10, 20)
• CRN Number: Customer Reference Number

Applying for Multiple Members

# Apply for one member (interactive selection)
nepse apply

# Apply for ALL family members automatically
nepse apply-all

# Apply with browser visible (for debugging)
nepse apply --gui
nepse apply-all --gui

Managing Members

# List all configured members
nepse list-members

# Update member details
nepse add-member
# (Select existing member to update)

# Test login for a member
nepse test-login

# Get portfolio for a member
nepse get-portfolio

📊 Quick Reference

Market Data Commands

nepse ipo                    # View open IPOs/FPOs
nepse nepse                  # View NEPSE indices
nepse subidx BANKING         # View Banking sector
nepse subidx HYDROPOWER      # View Hydropower sector
nepse mktsum                 # Market summary
nepse topgl                  # Top gainers/losers
nepse stonk NABIL            # Stock details

Available Sub-Indices

BANKING, DEVBANK, FINANCE, HOTELS AND TOURISM, HYDROPOWER, INVESTMENT, LIFE INSURANCE, MANUFACTURING AND PROCESSING, MICROFINANCE, MUTUAL FUND, NONLIFE INSURANCE, OTHERS, TRADING

IPO Automation Commands

nepse apply                  # Apply for one member
nepse apply-all              # Apply for all members
nepse add-member             # Add/update member
nepse list-members           # List all members
nepse get-portfolio          # Get portfolio
nepse test-login             # Test login
nepse dplist                 # View available DPs

🔒 Security

• ✅ Credentials stored locally in JSON format
• ✅ File permissions set to 600 on Unix systems
• ✅ Data stored in user's Documents folder
• ⚠️ Never commit family_members.json to version control
• ⚠️ Keep credentials file secure and private

Troubleshooting

'nepse' is not recognized (Windows):

If you get 'nepse' is not recognized as an internal or external command after installation:

⚠️ Most Common Issue - Microsoft Store Python: If you installed Python from Microsoft Store, this is likely your problem. The Microsoft Store version of Python has PATH configuration issues.

Solution:

1. Uninstall Python from Microsoft Store (Settings → Apps → Python → Uninstall)
2. Download and install Python from python.org
3. Important: Check "Add Python to PATH" during installation
4. Reinstall nepse-cli: pip install nepse-cli
5. The nepse command should now work without any extra configuration!

Other Options if you want to keep Microsoft Store Python:

Option 1: Use Python module syntax (Quick Fix)

python -m nepse_cli

Option 2: Find and run nepse.exe directly

# First, find where nepse.exe is installed:
python -c "import sys; import os; print(os.path.join(sys.prefix, 'Scripts', 'nepse.exe'))"

# Then run the output path, for example:
C:\Users\YourUsername\AppData\Local\Packages\PythonSoftwareFoundation.Python.3.13_xxx\LocalCache\local-packages\Python313\Scripts\nepse.exe

Option 3: Add Scripts folder to PATH (Permanent Fix)

Step 1 - Find your Scripts path:

python -c "import sys; import os; print(os.path.join(sys.prefix, 'Scripts'))"

Copy the output path.

Step 2 - Add to PATH:

1. Press Win + R, type sysdm.cpl, press Enter
2. Go to Advanced tab → Environment Variables
3. Under User variables, select Path → Click Edit
4. Click New → Paste the Scripts path from Step 1
5. Click OK on all dialogs
6. Close ALL terminal windows completely (including VS Code terminal)
7. Open a NEW terminal window
8. Now nepse command should work

Still not working after adding to PATH?

• Verify the path was added correctly: Run echo %PATH% in cmd and check if your Scripts path is there
• Try logging out and back into Windows (or restart your computer)
• Check if nepse.exe exists: Run the command from Step 1 above and verify the file exists at that location
• If file doesn't exist, reinstall: pip uninstall nepse-cli then pip install nepse-cli
• As a last resort, use python -m nepse_cli instead of nepse

Option 4: Reinstall with --user flag

pip uninstall nepse-cli
pip install --user nepse-cli
# Then add: %APPDATA%\Python\Python313\Scripts to PATH

Command not found (Linux/Mac):

• Make sure ~/.local/bin is in your PATH
• Or install with: pip install --user nepse-cli
• Restart your terminal after installation

Browser not installed:

playwright install chromium
# Or use: python -m playwright install chromium

Login fails:

• Test with: nepse test-login
• Verify credentials with: nepse list-members
• Update credentials with: nepse add-member