Getting Started

System Requirements

Make sure your machine meets the minimum requirements before installing TradingForge.

TradingForge is a Windows desktop application that runs a local web server and serves its interface through your browser. Before downloading and installing, verify that your system meets the requirements below to ensure a smooth experience.

TradingForge currently supports Windows only. macOS and Linux are not supported at this time. Support for additional platforms may be added in a future release.

Requirements Overview

Component	Minimum	Recommended
Operating System	Windows 10 64-bit	Windows 11 64-bit
RAM	4 GB	8 GB
Disk Space	2 GB free	5 GB free
Internet Connection	Stable broadband	Low-latency broadband
Browser	Chrome 90+ / Edge 90+ / Firefox 88+	Latest version of Chrome, Edge, or Firefox

The ~150 MB app installation itself is compact, but additional space is used for trade logs, configuration profiles, and cached market data over time. 2 GB free is the safe minimum; 5 GB gives you room to grow.

Operating System

TradingForge requires a 64-bit version of Windows 10 or Windows 11. 32-bit operating systems are not supported. To check your Windows version, press Win + R, type winver, and press Enter.

Memory (RAM)

The application is relatively lightweight at idle, but active trading with multiple bots running simultaneously benefits from having more RAM available. If you plan to run both the TradeFuel DCA engine and TradeSmith market analysis engine at the same time, 8 GB is strongly recommended.

Disk Space

The TradingForge installer is approximately 150 MB. After installation, the app will create additional files for configuration profiles, trade history logs, and temporary market data. Ensure you have at least 2 GB free on the drive where you install the application.

Internet Connection

A stable internet connection is required for live trading. TradingForge communicates with exchange APIs in real time to fetch price data, manage orders, and respond to market conditions. A low-latency connection is preferred — high latency or frequent dropouts can affect order execution timing.

Paper trading mode does not require an exchange API connection and can be used with a minimal internet connection, though market data feeds still require connectivity.

Browser

TradingForge's interface is served through your local browser at localhost:3000. Any modern browser will work. The following are tested and supported:

›Google Chrome 90 or later (recommended)
›Microsoft Edge 90 or later
›Mozilla Firefox 88 or later

You do not need to set TradingForge as your default browser. Simply open your preferred browser and navigate to http://localhost:3000 after launching the app.

No Additional Software Required

Node.js, Python, and other runtimes are bundled inside the TradingForge executable. You do not need to install anything else for the application to run. Just install the .exe and launch it.

Exchange Account

An exchange account and API keys are only required for live trading. TradingForge supports a paper trading mode that simulates trades without connecting to any exchange, making it a great way to test your configuration before going live.

›Paper trading: No exchange account required
›Live trading: Exchange account + API keys required (see Exchange Setup guides)

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