Getting Started
Introduction
Build powerful trading applications in minutes, not months. MetaSocket provides a fast, reliable API connection to MetaTrader 5 for developers who need seamless market integration.
Skip the complex MT5 integration headaches. Our lightweight Expert Advisor gives you instant access to real-time market data, order execution, and account management through simple socket commands.
Why Developers Choose MetaSocket:
- ✅ 99.9% uptime reliability
- ✅ Sub-millisecond latency
- ✅ Compatible with any programming language
- ✅ No monthly fees or hidden costs
How it Works?
The MetaSocket EA uses the host computer's native libraries to establish socket connection to the MetaTrader terminal.
You can use Telnet (e.g. PuTTY), Powershell, or create your own application (e.g. NodeJS, Python, etc.) to interact with the terminal.
Features
- Stream Tick or OHLC Data. Receive streaming tick or OHLC data with different timeframes.
- Stream Trade Events. Receive real-time trade events.
- Send Market, Limit, or Stop Orders. Execute market, limit, or stop orders.
- Retrieve various information. Access information about symbols, your broker account, and your MT5 terminal.
- Retrieve indicators. Retrieve data from indicators such as Moving Average, RSI, and more.
- Retrieve historical data. Fetch trade history, economic calendar, etc.
- Command syntax. Socket command syntax and and JSON reply formats are made compatible with other MetaTrader socket providers for a seamless developer experience.
Perfect For
📊 Algorithmic Trading - Automate your strategies
📱 Trading Applications - Build custom platforms
📈 Portfolio Tools - Real-time tracking systems
🔔 Alert Systems - Custom notifications
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