MetaTrader 5 MCP Server & Distrobox Automation

What is MetaTrader 5 MCP?

MetaTrader 5 MCP is a project that provides a fully automated workflow for running, optimizing, and documenting MetaTrader 5 (MT5) Expert Advisors (EAs) using a Distrobox container, a Flask REST API, and an MCP server.

How to use MetaTrader 5 MCP?

To use MetaTrader 5 MCP, set up the Distrobox container as per the provided configuration, start the Flask REST API, and utilize the MCP server to trigger optimizations and generate reports.

Key features of MetaTrader 5 MCP?

• Automated setup and launch of MetaTrader 5 in Wine/Distrobox.
• Programmatic optimization of EAs via a Flask REST API.
• Unified interface for trading and optimization through the MCP server.
• Automated documentation of optimization results in HTML and Markdown formats.
• Version control for all code and configurations.

Use cases of MetaTrader 5 MCP?

1. Automating the optimization of trading strategies.
2. Generating detailed reports for trading performance analysis.
3. Managing trading operations programmatically.

FAQ from MetaTrader 5 MCP?

• Can I customize the Distrobox configuration?

Yes! You can copy and modify the src/mt5.ini file to customize your local development settings.

• Is there a way to check the optimization status?

Yes! You can use the GET /optimization_status/<id> endpoint to check the status of your optimization runs.

• How are results saved?

Results are saved in ~/mt5-dev/result/manual/tuning/ as HTML, Markdown, CSV, and JSON files.