algo-strategy

Q: How do I install algo-strategy?

Run npx skills add https://github.com/marketcalls/openalgo-execution-skills --skill algo-strategy in your project. The skills CLI detects the agents you use and copies the skill into the right folder. For Claude Code you can also place the skill folder at ~/.claude/skills/algo-strategy/ (personal) or .claude/skills/algo-strategy/ (project).

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Generate a single-file dual-mode trading strategy. Asks for indicator library and execution type. The same file runs --mode backtest (VectorBT) and --mode live (OpenAlgo). Upload-ready for OpenAlgo /python self-hosted.

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Install

Works with every agent the skills CLI supports.

npx skills add https://github.com/marketcalls/openalgo-execution-skills --skill algo-strategy

01
Install
Run the command in your project. The CLI asks which agents to install for.
02
Describe the task
Ask your agent for something this skill covers. It loads algo-strategy automatically when relevant.
03
Review the result
The agent follows the SKILL.md steps, scripts and references bundled with the skill.

SKILL.md

The instructions your agent reads when the skill is triggered.

Create a complete dual-mode strategy file from a template.

Arguments

Parse $ARGUMENTS as: template symbol exchange interval

$0 = template (e.g. ema-crossover, rsi, supertrend, donchian, macd, opening-range, atr-breakout, bb-squeeze, ml-logistic, ml-xgb, pairs-trading, regime-trend, event-driven)
$1 = symbol (e.g. SBIN, RELIANCE, NIFTY). Default: template's catalog default
$2 = exchange (e.g. NSE, NSE_INDEX, NFO). Default: template's catalog default
$3 = interval (e.g. 1m, 5m, 15m, D). Default: template's default

If no arguments, ask the user which template they want. See algo-expert/rules/strategy-catalog.md.

Required prompts before generation

After parsing arguments, ASK the user (do not assume defaults silently):

Indicator library: (1) openalgo [default] (2) talib
- Default openalgo. talib's user must confirm explicitly.
- Specialty indicators (Supertrend, Donchian, Ichimoku, HMA, KAMA) always use openalgo regardless.
Execution type - default depends on template (see strategy-catalog.md):
- (1) end-of-candle (eoc) - signal at bar close, MARKET on next bar (default for most)
- (2) real-time limit (limit) - tick-driven LIMIT placement (default for atr-breakout)
- (3) stop-trigger (stop) - broker-side SL/SL-M (default for opening-range)
Tell the user the recommended default for their template and let them override.

Instructions

Read algo-expert/rules/unified-strategy-pattern.md, mode-toggle.md, and execution-types.md.
Read the matching template at algo-expert/rules/assets/<template>/strategy.py as the starting point.
Create strategies/<template>_<symbol>/ directory if not present.
Copy the template into strategies/<template>_<symbol>/strategy.py and:
- Replace SYMBOL, EXCHANGE, INTERVAL constants with user values
- Set INDICATOR_LIB to user's choice ("openalgo" or "talib")
- Set EXECUTION_TYPE to user's choice ("eoc", "limit", "stop")
- Update STRATEGY_NAME to <template>_<symbol> (default; can be overridden by env)
- Adjust PRODUCT to match the asset class (NSE equity → MIS or CNC; NFO → NRML)
- Adjust QUANTITY to a reasonable starting value (1 for equity, lot size for futures)
For ML templates (ml-logistic, ml-xgb), also copy train.py and remind the user to run it BEFORE running the strategy:
```
python strategies/ml_logistic_RELIANCE/train.py
```
The file must be host-compatible per self-hosted-strategies.md:
- Reads HOST_SERVER first, then OPENALGO_HOST fallback
- Reads OPENALGO_STRATEGY_EXCHANGE for exchange
- SIGTERM/SIGINT handlers installed
- stdout-only logging
- dispatcher reads env MODE if no --mode CLI arg
Print:
- File location
- Next steps:
  - Backtest: python strategies/<name>/strategy.py --mode backtest
  - Live: python strategies/<name>/strategy.py --mode live
  - Upload to /python: /algo-host <name> to validate and generate upload guide

Available templates

Template	Default symbol	Default exchange	Default interval	Default execution
`ema-crossover`	SBIN	NSE	5m	eoc
`rsi`	RELIANCE	NSE	15m	eoc
`supertrend`	NIFTY	NSE_INDEX	5m	eoc
`donchian`	NIFTY	NSE_INDEX	D	eoc
`macd`	INFY	NSE	D	eoc
`opening-range`	SBIN	NSE	5m	stop
`atr-breakout`	RELIANCE	NSE	5m	limit
`bb-squeeze`	TCS	NSE	15m	eoc
`ml-logistic`	RELIANCE	NSE	15m	eoc
`ml-xgb`	RELIANCE	NSE	15m	eoc
`pairs-trading`	SBIN/PNB	NSE	D	eoc (two-leg)
`regime-trend`	RELIANCE	NSE	D	eoc (ADX+VIX+volume gates)
`event-driven`	RELIANCE	NSE	D	scheduled-time

For options templates (short-straddle, iron-condor), use /algo-options instead.

Costs

The file's COSTS = cost_lookup(PRODUCT, EXCHANGE) auto-resolves:

MIS + NSE → 0.0225% + Rs 20 + 5 bps slippage
CNC + NSE → 0.111% + Rs 20 + 3 bps slippage
NRML + NFO → 0.018% + Rs 20 + 2 bps slippage (futures)
NRML + NFO with options → 0.098% + Rs 20 + 10 bps slippage

If the user wants different broker rates, point them to algo-expert/rules/transaction-costs.md to override the constants.

Risk defaults

The template comes with reasonable RISK values (see strategy-catalog.md). Tell the user these are starting points, not optimal - tune via backtest before live.

Avoid

Do not use icons/emojis in code, logger output, or skill text
Do not generate files in arbitrary paths - always under strategies/<name>/
Do not auto-flip MODE=live without the user explicitly running it

FAQ

What does the algo-strategy skill do?

How do I install algo-strategy?

Run npx skills add https://github.com/marketcalls/openalgo-execution-skills --skill algo-strategy in your project. The skills CLI detects the agents you use and copies the skill into the right folder. For Claude Code you can also place the skill folder at ~/.claude/skills/algo-strategy/ (personal) or .claude/skills/algo-strategy/ (project).

Which AI agents can use algo-strategy?

Any agent that supports the open Agent Skills format (a folder with a SKILL.md file), including Claude Code, Codex, Cursor, GitHub Copilot, Gemini CLI, Windsurf, Cline, OpenCode and more.

Is algo-strategy safe to install?

No partner security audit is available yet. Skills can run commands and scripts, so read the SKILL.md and any bundled files before installing.

Who maintains algo-strategy?

It is published by marketcalls in marketcalls/openalgo-execution-skills. It has 45 recorded installs.