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OpenAlgo Amibroker Plugin Setup Guide

This guide will walk you through the installation and configuration of the OpenAlgo Plugin for AmiBroker.

Prerequisites

  • AmiBroker 6.0+ or higher installed on your system

  • OpenAlgo server running (ensure it's accessible at your configured host URL)

  • Your OpenAlgo API key

Features

-1-minute intraday data (last 30 days) -Daily (EOD) data (up to 1 year) -Intelligent backfill with gap detection -Incremental updates (fetch only new data) -Connects to all OpenAlgo-supported brokers providing historical data and live quotes -Multi Exchange Coverage NSE, BSE, MCX, NFO, CDS -symbol format INFY-NSE , CRUDEOIL19NOV25FUT-MCX, TCS-BSE (symbol : -OpenAlgo Symbol, Exchange - OpenAlgo Exchange format) -Visual LED indicator in AmiBroker status bar -Supports Mixed EOD Timeframe

Installation Steps

1. Download the Plugin

Download the OpenAlgo Amibroker Plugin from the official release page:

2. Extract the Plugin

Extract the downloaded OpenAlgo.Plugin.zip file. You'll find two folders:

  • 32bit - For 32-bit AmiBroker installations

  • 64bit - For 64-bit AmiBroker installations

3. Close AmiBroker

IMPORTANT: If AmiBroker is currently running, close it completely before proceeding. This ensures the plugin loads correctly when AmiBroker restarts.

4. Copy the Plugin File

  1. Navigate to the appropriate folder based on your AmiBroker version:

    • For 64-bit AmiBroker: Open the 64bit folder

    • For 32-bit AmiBroker: Open the 32bit folder

  2. Copy the OpenAlgo.dll file

  3. Paste it into your AmiBroker Plugins folder, typically located at:

    C:\Program Files\AmiBroker\Plugins\

    or

    C:\Program Files (x86)\AmiBroker\Plugins\

5. Restart AmiBroker

Launch AmiBroker. The OpenAlgo plugin should now be loaded automatically.

Configuration

1. Create/Open AmiBroker Database

  1. In AmiBroker, create a new database or open an existing one

  2. When creating a database, select OpenAlgo Plugin as the data source

  3. Set the Number of Bars as 75000 for sufficient amount of backfill data

  4. Set the Base Time Interval as 1-minute

2. Configure Intraday Settings

  1. Click on Intraday Settings button

  2. Select the option: "Allow mixed EOD/intraday data"

  3. Click OK to save

3. Configure OpenAlgo Plugin Settings

  1. Click on Configure Button

  2. Configure the Server Settings:

    • Server: Enter your OpenAlgo server address (e.g., 127.0.0.1)

    • Port: Enter the port number (default: 5000)

    • API Key: Enter your OpenAlgo API key

    • Refresh Interval: Set the data refresh interval in seconds (default: 5)

    • Time Shift (hours): Set time shift if needed (default: 0)

  3. Click Test Connection to verify server connectivity

  4. Configure the WebSocket Settings:

    • WebSocket URL: Enter your WebSocket URL (e.g., ws://127.0.0.1:8765)

    • Click Test WebSocket to verify the connection

    • Monitor the WebSocket Status field

  5. Verify the Connection Status shows as "Ready"

  6. Click OK to save all settings

4. Add Symbols

  1. In AmiBroker, go to Symbol → New to add anew symbol

  2. Click New to add a new symbol

  3. Enter the symbol ticker (e.g., SBIN-NSE, RELIANCE-BSE, NIFTY-NIFTY_INDEX)

  4. symbol format is openalgo symbol-openalgo exchange

  5. The plugin will automatically fetch live data for the symbol

Verification

  1. Ensure OpenAlgo server is running in the background

  2. Add a symbol in AmiBroker

  3. Open a chart for the symbol

  4. You should see live data streaming into the chart

  5. Check the AmiBroker log window for any connection or data errors

Troubleshooting

Plugin Not Loading

  • Verify you copied the correct DLL version (32-bit or 64-bit) matching your AmiBroker installation

  • Ensure AmiBroker was restarted after copying the plugin

  • Check Windows Event Viewer for any DLL loading errors

Connection Issues

  • Verify OpenAlgo server is running

  • Check the Server address and Port are correct

  • Ensure your firewall is not blocking the connection

  • Test the API key directly with OpenAlgo API

WebSocket Issues

  • Verify the WebSocket URL is correct

  • Check if the WebSocket service is running on the OpenAlgo server

  • Ensure port 8765 (or your configured port) is not blocked

No Data Appearing

  • Verify the symbol format matches what OpenAlgo expects

  • Check the AmiBroker log window for error messages

  • Ensure the Refresh Interval is appropriate (not too high)

  • Verify your OpenAlgo subscription includes the requested symbols

Support

For issues and support, please visit:

  • GitHub Issues: https://github.com/marketcalls/OpenAlgoPlugin/issues

  • OpenAlgo Documentation: https://docs.openalgo.in

Notes

  • The plugin requires an active internet connection and running OpenAlgo server connected with your broker

  • Ensure your OpenAlgo server has valid broker credentials configured

  • Data availability depends on your broker's data feed and OpenAlgo subscription

  • WebSocket connection provides real-time tick data updates

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