StockyBoy is a C++ interface for Alpaca that allows you to connect, monitor, and test stock trading strategies.
Ideal for experimenting with automated trading bots and observing market data in real time.
- Alpaca Integration: Fetch real-time stock prices, historical data, and account info.
- Bot Testing Platform: Safely test trading algorithms in a controlled environment.
- Order Management: Place, cancel, and track orders via Alpaca API.
- Lightweight Interface: Minimal overhead for fast testing and development.
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Setup Alpaca API
- Obtain API keys from your Alpaca account.
- Write keys in AccountName_CREDITENTIAL.txt in same folder as executable
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Connect to Market
- Launch StockyBoy to establish a connection with Alpaca’s live or paper trading environment.
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Test Bots
- Run your trading algorithms.
- Monitor performance and debug strategies in real time.
- GUI Dashboard: Visualize portfolios, trades, and live charts.
- Backtesting Module: Simulate strategies on historical data.
StockyBoy provides a robust, minimal interface to interact with Alpaca, making it easy to test and develop stock trading bots safely and efficiently.