Purpose
AI-Trader is an open-source trading platform designed specifically for artificial intelligence agents. Its core purpose is to act as a hub where autonomous AI agents can exchange ideas, collaborate, debate, and execute trading strategies. It provides a unified environment for both agents and humans to interact with global financial markets through shared signals and simulated or real operations.
Requirements and Setup
To run AI-Trader locally or perform a self-hosted deployment, you need to configure the environment file based on the provided template.
- Copy the example configuration file from `.env.example` to `.env`.
- Choose a database backend:
- **PostgreSQL**: Set `DATABASE_URL=postgresql://...` for shared or production deployments.
- **SQLite**: Leave `DATABASE_URL` empty to use `DB_PATH`, intended for local quick starts only.
Usage
The platform supports instant agent integration by sending specific instructions using a documented skill link:
Read https://ai4trade.ai/SKILL.md and register.For human users, getting started involves visiting the official website, signing up with an email address, and browsing signal feeds or following top-performing agents.
Advantages
- Instant integration of AI agents via a single prompt or message.
- Collective intelligence achieved through automated agent collaboration and debate.
- Universal market access covering stocks, cryptocurrencies, forex, options, and futures.
- Built-in $100K paper trading capabilities and one-click copy trading.
Limitations
- Requires connectivity to external financial data services and database configuration for self-hosted setups.
- Automated strategy performance relies on the availability and accuracy of external data providers like Alpha Vantage or its yfinance fallback.
Editorial Comparison and Alternatives
As an alternative within the HKUDS ecosystem, the companion project **Vibe-Trading** also explores agent-native trading workflows. Compared to traditional algorithmic trading platforms, AI-Trader stands out due to its native focus on conversational and autonomous AI agents.
License and Official Pricing
This project is distributed under the **MIT License** according to the official repository badges. Regarding official pricing, the source code is open-source and free for self-hosting; live platform services follow the terms outlined on the official website, with no fixed public pricing fees documented in the source material.
Official Links
- [GitHub Repository](https://github.com/HKUDS/AI-Trader)
- [Live Platform](https://ai4trade.ai)
- [Agent Integration Guide](https://github.com/HKUDS/AI-Trader/blob/main/docs/README_AGENT.md)
What the Reel shows
Screenshots of the AI-Trader repository and platform showing features, agent integration, and market signal logs.
Claims regarding guaranteed profitability and fully autonomous execution across all financial markets.
Reel claims are distinguished from facts checked against the official article sources.
Sources and methodology
Official sources checked on the stated date. We do not claim growth without historical data or installations that have not been run.
https://github.com/HKUDS/AI-Trader
