This development framework provides a comprehensive MQL library for building Expert Advisors, indicators, and scripts across MetaTrader 4 and 5 platforms. It facilitates cross-platform compatibility by offering a unified API that allows developers to port MQL4 code to MQL5 with minimal modifications. The library includ
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1,977 free, open-source expert advisors for MetaTrader 4 and 5, each linked to its source code on GitHub.
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This MetaTrader 5 library and expert advisor automates Smart Money Concepts (SMC) and Inner Circle Trader (ICT) methodologies. It identifies market structure shifts, breaks of structure, order blocks, and liquidity zones. The system features a confluence-based entry mechanism that evaluates signals against kill zones,
Roffild Library is an extensive framework and collection of expert advisors for MetaTrader 5 that bridges MQL5 with modern data science tools. It provides functional implementations for machine learning models, specifically Multilayer Perceptron neural networks and Random Forests via the AlgLib library. The project fac
This MetaTrader 5 expert advisor serves as a foundational framework for developing automated trading strategies. It streamlines the creation process by providing pre-built modules for position sizing, risk management, and trade execution. The system includes parameters for ATR-based stop-loss and take-profit calculatio
This repository provides a software development kit and a collection of example Expert Advisors for MetaTrader 5 designed to work with custom tick and volume bar charts. It includes template robots that execute trades based on moving average crossovers or price action relative to moving averages on non-time-based chart
This framework provides MQL5 header files and example expert advisors designed to trade on non-time-based Range Bar charts within MetaTrader 5. It includes template robots for moving average crossovers and Super Trend strategies. The included code manages trade execution with configurable stop loss, take profit, break-
This collection provides educational templates for building MetaTrader 5 Expert Advisors. It includes demonstration robots that interface with indicators like MACD and Parabolic SAR using the iCustom function. The repository serves as a learning resource for structuring MQL5 code and handling trade execution. Each exam
This MetaTrader 4 expert advisor provides a foundational framework for developers to create custom automated trading systems. It establishes a structured environment for handling trade signals, entry execution, and exit management. The template includes standard risk parameters such as fixed lot sizing, stop loss, and
This MetaTrader 4 utility provides a framework for developers to implement event-driven trade monitoring. It replicates the native MQL5 OnTrade function within the MQL4 environment, which lacks a built-in event for position changes. By monitoring the order pool during each price tick, the code detects when trades are o
This MQL4 framework provides a structured logging utility for MetaTrader 4 developers to record system events to external files and the terminal console. It allows users to categorize messages across six severity levels: trace, debug, info, warning, error, and critical. The class manages file creation within the platfo
MQL4 Price is a development library and utility for MetaTrader 4 that provides functions to convert between different price units including raw price, pips, and points. It serves as a framework for developers to handle decimal digit differences across various currency pairs and symbols. The repository includes a collec
This MetaTrader 5 expert advisor serves as a modular framework for building high-performance trading systems with external connectivity. It utilizes a three-pillar architecture: a bridge interface for REST API communication with external backends, a multi-agent logic system for AI-driven signal generation, and a risk m
This MetaTrader 4 expert advisor collection serves as a structured framework for building automated trading strategies. The included examples demonstrate how to implement indicator-based entries using the iCustom function, such as MACD and Parabolic SAR crossovers. It manages trades with basic risk controls including f
MQL4 Order Module is a developer framework and library for MetaTrader 4 designed to simplify the selection and management of trading orders. It provides a structured interface for filtering open positions, pending orders, and historical trade data based on magic numbers or ticket IDs. The module includes functionality
MetaTrader Proxy Terminal is a structural framework for MetaTrader 4 designed to decouple trading logic from the client terminal. It provides a specialized architecture for data feeding and order management, allowing developers to protect intellectual property and distribute signals across multiple instances. The syste
Zed MQL5 provides comprehensive MetaTrader 5 development tools for the Zed editor. It delivers advanced coding features including syntax highlighting for over 400 built-in functions, context-aware autocompletion, and a native language server. The repository includes a sample expert advisor that implements a classic dua
This MetaTrader 5 expert advisor acts as a modular architectural blueprint for developing complex algorithmic trading systems. It demonstrates a structured framework for separating user interface components, input configurations, and core execution logic into maintainable layers. While the repository provides placehold
Framework4o is a modular system building framework and expert advisor for MetaTrader 4. It provides a structured environment for developing trading models with pre-defined modules for position and risk management. The core functionality handles entry and exit logic using indicators like DEMA, EMA, and RSI. It includes
This framework provides a prototype and tutorial for connecting MetaTrader 4 MQL code to modern .NET 6+ managed code using Dot Net Native Exports. It functions as a technical bridge rather than a trading robot, allowing developers to extend MetaTrader 4 capabilities with C# libraries. The included Expert Advisor serves
This MetaTrader 4 framework provides a modular environment for developing and backtesting expert advisors based on the No Nonsense Forex methodology. It includes functional swing trading robots that utilize baseline indicators, multiple confirmation layers, and volatility filters to identify entries. The system feature
Dv Tools is an open-source development framework and utility library for MetaTrader 4. It provides MQL4 programmers with modern C++ inspired data structures, including vectors and maps for handling both primitive types and objects. The library simplifies chart graphic management through a dedicated UI manager and offer
This MetaTrader 4 module provides a simplified interface for file system operations within the MQL4 environment. It functions as a programming library to assist developers in managing files without complex low-level coding. The package includes methods to read and write text data, copy existing files, delete files, and
This MetaTrader 4 framework provides a module for unit testing MQL4 code across multiple simulated account environments. It allows developers to verify function logic by comparing actual execution results against expected values. The tool can cycle through different broker settings using external configuration files to
MQT Microstructure Analysis is a comprehensive header-only framework for MetaTrader 5 designed to process high-frequency market data. It transforms raw tick, quote, and Depth of Market events into structured measurements for order flow, liquidity depth, and price impact. The system includes specialized modules for calc
Dino Open Engine is a data-driven algorithmic trading framework for MetaTrader 5 designed to decouple strategy logic from MQL5 code. Instead of recompiling binaries, users define strategies using a fluent C# API and store them in a shared SQLite database. A single compiled expert advisor executes these strategies based
High Performance Forex (hpFX) is an indicator-agnostic framework for MetaTrader 4 designed for large-scale backtesting and strategy automation. It allows traders to define complex rules by combining up to ten custom indicators as entry signals, confirmation filters, or exit triggers using a flexible string-based encodi
This MetaTrader 5 expert advisor serves as a modular boilerplate and educational framework for algorithmic trading development. It provides a base structure for students to build custom execution strategies, transitioning from manual price action to automated logic. The current implementation includes basic risk manage
This MetaTrader 5 expert advisor acts as a modular framework for algorithmic trading using object-oriented principles. It includes a functional strategy that enters trades based on RSI levels and Moving Average crossovers. The system manages exits through automated stop loss, take profit, break-even adjustments, and tr
This MetaTrader 5 expert advisor serves as a modular framework and starter template for developing trend-following trading systems. It utilizes a clean architecture to separate signal logic, risk management, and order execution. The included demo logic implements a standard moving average crossover strategy to enter tr
MQL5 EA CI/CD Template is a development framework for MetaTrader 5 designed to automate the lifecycle of Expert Advisors. It implements modern software engineering practices through continuous integration and deployment pipelines using GitHub Actions. The system includes tools for automated unit testing, static code an
This MetaTrader 5 library provides developers with a mechanism to detect the opening of a new bar across different timeframes. It serves as a programming utility rather than a standalone trading strategy. The repository includes an include file and a test expert advisor demonstrating two detection methods: one for mult
MALE5 is a machine learning framework for MetaTrader 5 designed to help developers create trading systems using a Python-like syntax. It provides a suite of predictive models including linear regression, decision trees, support vector machines, and neural networks. The library includes tools for data collection, prepro
This repository provides a framework for integrating machine learning and quantum physics models with MetaTrader 4 and 5. It aims to implement a Quantum Genetic Algorithm and Support Vector Machine for feature selection and price classification. The system utilizes a ZeroMQ bridge to connect Python 3.8 with the trading
This MetaTrader 4 repository provides a collection of utility scripts intended for personal use. Its main Expert Advisor functions as a logic framework for developers, specifically designed to execute code exactly once at the start of each new price bar. By comparing the current bar time to the last recorded timestamp,
This repository provides a specialized framework and example expert advisors for developing Renko-based trading systems on the MetaTrader 5 platform. It includes a dedicated MQL5 header library that simplifies integration with the Median Renko indicator bundle. The framework handles the acquisition of chart settings au
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Free, plain-English guides: find an EA, install it, set it up, test it and run it safely.
- 1Types of EAsRobots, trade managers, copiers and risk tools, and what each is for.
- 2Using this librarySearch, filters, badges and what our checks do and do not mean.
- 3Install an EA in MT4 or MT5Data folder, compile, attach to a chart and switch on algo trading.
- 4EA settings explainedLot size, stop-loss, magic number, max spread and trading hours.
- 5Backtest in the Strategy TesterModelling, spread, the report and the over-fitting trap.
- 6Choose a safe EAA checklist for the code, the logic, the evidence and the fit.
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- 8Open-source EAs on GitHubLicences, compiling in MetaEditor and editing inputs safely.
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About the EA Library
The ForexR EA Library collects open-source expert advisors for MetaTrader 4 and MetaTrader 5 that are published on GitHub. Each entry links to the original repository, so you always get the author's latest code, issues and licence straight from the source. Star counts, last updates and licences are synced from GitHub every day, and new repositories are added every week.
Every repository is checked automatically before it is listed: it must contain readable MQL source code for a real expert advisor, and repositories that ship executables, hide downloads behind archive passwords or show signs of bought stars are left out. The summaries and tags are written automatically from each repository's README and code. They describe what an EA does; they are not a recommendation, and nothing here is tested or endorsed by ForexR.
Trading with expert advisors is risky. Backtest any EA and run it on a demo account before you trust it with real money. CFDs and leveraged forex are complex instruments with a high risk of losing money rapidly.
EA Library FAQ
What is an expert advisor (EA)?
An expert advisor is a program that runs inside MetaTrader 4 or MetaTrader 5. It can open and close trades on its own, manage trades you opened (trailing stops, break-even, partial closes), protect the account, or connect MetaTrader to other tools such as Telegram or Python. EAs are written in MQL4 (MT4) or MQL5 (MT5).
Are the EAs in this library free?
Yes. Every EA listed here is published on GitHub with its source code, so you can read, download and compile it at no cost. Check each repository's licence before reusing the code in your own projects: some EAs state no licence at all.
Are these EAs safe to use?
ForexR lists only repositories with readable MQL source code and never hosts files. Repositories that ship executables, ask you to disable antivirus, hide downloads behind passwords or show signs of bought stars are left out automatically. That does not make any EA profitable or bug-free: read the code, backtest it in the Strategy Tester and run it on a demo account first.
How do I install an EA in MT4 or MT5?
Download the source from GitHub, open MetaTrader, choose File, then Open Data Folder, and copy the .mq4 (MT4) or .mq5 (MT5) file into MQL4/Experts or MQL5/Experts. Open it in MetaEditor and press Compile, then drag the EA from the Navigator onto a chart and allow algorithmic trading.
How does ForexR choose which EAs to list?
A crawler searches GitHub every week for MetaTrader repositories, reads their code and keeps those that contain a real expert advisor and pass the safety checks. Stars, updates and licences are refreshed from GitHub every day. Summaries are written automatically from each repository's README and code, so treat them as a guide and check the source.
What do "High risk", grid and martingale mean?
A grid EA opens a ladder of orders at fixed distances; a martingale EA increases the lot size after losses. Both can show smooth equity curves for a long time and then lose a large part of the account in one strong trend. EAs that use either are marked High risk, and you can hide them with the "Hide grid and martingale" filter.
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