This expert advisor for MetaTrader 4 executes trades based on the engulfing candle pattern, a classic price action signal. It identifies scenarios where the current candle completely covers the previous candle's range and filters entries using a Moving Average to ensure alignment with the prevailing trend. The EA place
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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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Strategy
This MetaTrader 4 expert advisor executes a mean-reversion strategy driven by the Relative Strength Index. It enters trades when the RSI indicates overextended price levels and manages them using a grid-based approach. The EA scales lot sizes using a martingale factor and allows for position layering at specified dista
Artemis IA is an expert advisor for the MetaTrader 4 platform that executes trades in the forex market. It uses a strategy based on fractal methodology and technical indicators to determine market direction. The logic integrates the Parabolic SAR indicator across M1, M5, and M15 timeframes, complemented by signals from
This MetaTrader 4 expert advisor executes trades based on Exponential Moving Average conditions across multiple timeframes. Originally designed as a crossover strategy, it incorporates a dynamic stop loss mechanism that adjusts based on price distance from the entry point. The robot features built-in risk controls, inc
EA Swap is a MetaTrader 4 expert advisor designed to capture interest rate differentials during the triple rollover period, typically occurring on Wednesdays. It automates the process of opening a buy or sell position shortly before the swap is charged and closing it after the rollover is processed. The robot includes
This MetaTrader 5 expert advisor is designed for XAUUSD (Gold) trading, utilizing a purely random entry strategy. It opens one position at a time in a random direction, determined by a randomization function. The robot manages trades using a fixed stop loss and a trailing stop mechanism to limit potential losses while
DWater EA is an automated trading robot for MetaTrader 5 that uses a trend-following approach based on price speed and position relative to trendlines. It utilizes smoothed moving averages across dual timeframes to identify entries. The strategy incorporates a grid-based recovery mechanism, adding positions at fixed in
This automated trend-following expert advisor for MetaTrader 4 is designed specifically for the GBPJPY pair on the H1 timeframe. It identifies market entries using the Commodity Channel Index and Moving Average Convergence Divergence indicators. The system operates within specific GMT hours and manages a maximum of two
This MetaTrader 4 expert advisor is an automated trading robot developed for a 2019 trading competition. It executes trades based on a price range breakout strategy, calculating entry levels from the high and low values of previous candles. The algorithm filters entries using a 10-period Exponential Moving Average and
This MetaTrader 4 expert advisor automates trading based on pivot point technical levels. It focuses on systematic trade execution with integrated risk management, featuring automated lot sizing calculated as a percentage of account balance relative to stop loss distance. The EA includes a trailing stop mechanism that
Junbari MT4 is a trend-following expert advisor for MetaTrader 4 that identifies trade entries based on price breakouts. The system monitors the highest highs and lowest lows over a specific lookback period to determine market direction. It enters positions when the current price breaks a historical level and meets a m
This MetaTrader 4 expert advisor executes trades based on the MACD indicator and uses a Moving Average filter to determine the prevailing trend. It features a dynamic lot sizing algorithm that adjusts risk percentages according to account balance tiers. While the documentation focuses on MACD signals for H1 charts, the
This MetaTrader 4 expert advisor implements a multicurrency basket trading strategy based on price action. It evaluates multiple currency pairs simultaneously using a scoring system that compares current price levels to opening prices across five-minute and fifteen-minute timeframes. The robot manages entries automatic
MACD MA Cross is a MetaTrader 4 expert advisor that automates entries based on the alignment of MACD signals and Moving Average crossovers. The strategy triggers trades when indicators confirm a trend, using Linear Weighted Moving Averages (LWMA) for direction. The EA features an unconventional exit strategy where posi
This MetaTrader 5 expert advisor implements a mean-reversion strategy using the Triple Exponential Moving Average and Average True Range indicators. It constructs dynamic volatility bands by applying a multiplier to the ATR value relative to the TEMA. The robot enters a sell position when the market price breaks above
Usd5 3 EA is a MetaTrader 4 expert advisor that executes trades based on specific candlestick sequences and trend direction. It identifies patterns of three consecutive bullish or bearish candles followed by a reversal to signal potential entries. The robot utilizes a 25-period Simple Moving Average on the H4 timeframe
Setup Da Paula is a MetaTrader 5 expert advisor that automates a technical trading strategy based on Bollinger Bands. The robot enters trades when specific price conditions are met relative to the bands, incorporating a volatility filter that checks the minimum band width in points. It manages risk through a fixed stop
This Expert Advisor for MetaTrader 5 implements a trend-following strategy based on four moving averages. It determines market direction to trigger buy or sell entries during specified trading hours. The robot features time-restricted operations, allowing trade execution only between set start and end times. Risk manag
Richer Machine is a MetaTrader 4 expert advisor designed for automated breakout trading using Bollinger Bands and custom price levels. It initiates trades when price closes outside the bands, subsequently placing Buy Stop and Sell Stop orders at intervals defined by a Fibonacci-width parameter. The system manages risk
This MetaTrader 5 expert advisor automates trading for the Brazilian Mini Dollar market. It operates as an intraday robot, utilizing specific time-based filters to control when the system can open new positions and when it must liquidate all open trades before the daily market close. The EA includes standard risk contr
Breakout Exp is a MetaTrader 4 expert advisor that implements a breakout-based trading strategy. It utilizes adjustable fast and slow period parameters to determine market entry and exit points. The system manages trades using fixed lot sizes and identifies its own positions via a unique magic number. It includes funct
This MetaTrader 4 expert advisor automates trading based on trendline analysis. It identifies price trends within a specific lookback period and executes entries when price aligns with these detected structures. The robot manages risk through a percentage-based money management system, requiring a stop loss and minimum
Quanta is an automated trading robot for MetaTrader 4 and MetaTrader 5 that executes trades based on external indicator signals. The EA utilizes the WebRequest function to download data and HTML files from a remote server to guide its trading logic. For risk control, the system provides parameters for manual lot sizing
Span Model Day Trader is a MetaTrader 4 expert advisor that monitors market signals based on the Span Model and Super Bollinger technical indicators. The code specifically focuses on the USDJPY currency pair, evaluating the relationship between blue and red spans derived from the Ichimoku Kinko Hyo indicator. It tracks
First Robot is a MetaTrader 4 expert advisor designed as a basic testing script. The robot enters buy positions when no existing orders are detected, utilizing a randomized logic for initial execution. It features an aggressive martingale lot scaling system that increases the volume of subsequent trades following losse
This MetaTrader expert advisor implements a trading strategy based on Bollinger Bands. It primarily operates on the daily timeframe, using the indicator's upper and lower bands to identify potential trade entries. The robot includes standard risk management parameters, such as a fixed stop loss and take profit for ever
This MetaTrader 4 expert advisor implements a multi-strategy approach to automated trading using several technical indicator combinations. It features distinct logic for long and short positions, utilizing the Relative Strength Index, Moving Average Convergence Divergence, and Ichimoku Kinko Hyo. Buy signals are genera
This MetaTrader 4 expert advisor implements a pairs trading or statistical arbitrage strategy primarily designed for energy commodities like USOIL and UKOIL. It monitors the price differential between two correlated assets over a specific lookback period to identify mean-reversion opportunities. The robot executes simu
This expert advisor for MetaTrader 4 automates trading based on the Pin Bar candlestick pattern. It identifies entries by evaluating candle geometry, specifically the ratio of the body to the total length and the minimum size of the candle. Users can adjust the sensitivity of the detection logic and limit the maximum n
This MetaTrader 4 expert advisor is designed for binary options trading based on candle patterns. It monitors the market for a specific number of consecutive bullish or bearish candles to trigger reversal entries. The robot includes a built-in martingale system that multiplies the investment amount by 2.2 after each lo
This MetaTrader 4 expert advisor executes trades based on the crossover of two Simple Moving Averages. It identifies trend shifts by comparing the relationship between a fast and a slow moving average over the two most recent bars. The robot enters a buy position and closes existing sell trades when the fast MA crosses
Arra is an automated trend-following expert advisor for MetaTrader 4 that utilizes a moving average crossover strategy paired with a volatility filter. It triggers trades when a short-term simple moving average crosses a long-term SMA, but only if the current Average True Range indicates higher volatility than a previo
This MetaTrader 4 expert advisor implements a basic price action strategy based on bullish and bearish engulfing candlestick patterns. It identifies trade signals by comparing the current candle body to the previous one at the start of each new bar. The logic includes dynamic stop loss placement at recent candle extrem
This MetaTrader 4 expert advisor executes a single buy order of 0.1 lots immediately upon initialization. It functions primarily as an automated notification tool, sending an email containing the total account balance if the transaction is successful or a failure notification if the order cannot be placed. The EA does
HGSS Candle Bob is an automated trading system for MetaTrader 4 that identifies trade setups using candle sequences and external library signals. It evaluates market conditions via the HGI library to detect trends and ranges, allowing for both trend-following and pullback strategies. Risk management includes fixed lot
This MetaTrader 4 expert advisor implements a spread trading strategy between two correlated commodities, specifically targeting USOIL and UKOIL. It utilizes timer-based logic to monitor price differences at set intervals rather than relying on standard chart candles. The robot enters trades based on volatility thresho
This MetaTrader 4 Expert Advisor implements a price-action grid strategy that opens orders based on fixed distance intervals. The robot establishes a baseline level and triggers a buy or sell position whenever the price moves a specific number of points away from that level. It features no built-in stop loss or take pr
This expert advisor for MetaTrader 4 utilizes a bridge to the R programming environment to implement machine learning for currency trading. It leverages pre-trained XGBoost models to identify trade opportunities based on technical features such as Average True Range, Bears Power, and Bulls Power indicators. The robot m
This MetaTrader 4 expert advisor executes trades based on short-term price momentum across three consecutive candles. It monitors closing prices to identify price direction, initiating a buy order when prices are rising or a sell order when prices are falling. The system includes configurable fixed stop loss and take p
The Quantum Reverse EA is a low-frequency counter-trend trading robot developed for the MetaTrader 5 platform. It aims to identify potential market reversals to enter trades against the current trend direction. Based on the provided repository contents, the expert advisor is in a foundational state, as the main source
Falcon F is an automated trading system for MetaTrader 4 that utilizes supervised deep learning and an external Decision Support Centre powered by R to identify market inefficiencies. It analyzes indicator patterns across M1, M15, and H1 timeframes to predict price changes and trade direction up to 100 hours ahead. The
Invea Stoch is an automated trading robot for MetaTrader 4 that utilizes the Stochastic oscillator to identify entries based on overbought and oversold levels. The EA initiates trades when the indicator exceeds 85 or falls below 15, applying price action filters based on the highs of recent candles. It manages risk wit
MartGreg GP1 is a MetaTrader 5 expert advisor designed for automated trading with a focus on specific instruments like Brent Crude. It executes trades using a fixed lot size and manages each position with predefined stop loss and take profit levels. The system includes a risk management component that tracks the accoun
Simple Sys is a MetaTrader 4 expert advisor that executes automated trades based on a specific daily start hour and moving average alignment. At the designated hour, the robot evaluates the relationship between current price action and a long-term moving average to identify trend direction. It features fixed lot sizing
This MetaTrader 5 expert advisor is a pattern-based automated trading system that utilizes external signal data from a CSV file. It incorporates several risk management parameters, such as a maximum position limit, a maximum loss threshold, and a count for consecutive losing trades. The EA also includes a trailing stop
News Catcher EA is an automated trading robot for MetaTrader 4 designed to trade market volatility typically associated with news events. It functions by placing pending buy and sell orders at a specific distance from the current price at a pre-defined start time. The EA manages trades using a configurable trailing sto
This MetaTrader 4 expert advisor serves as a development prototype based on standard technical indicators. It utilizes a combination of MACD signal line crossovers and Bollinger Band price interactions to automate trade entries. The robot initiates buy orders when the MACD main line is above the signal and price recove
Krikor is a MetaTrader 4 robot that uses a combination of technical indicators and a grid-based recovery system to manage trades. It determines entries using a Relative Strength Index (RSI), Moving Averages, Average Directional Index (ADX), and a custom ZigZag indicator. The strategy employs martingale lot scaling, inc
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- 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.
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- 6Choose a safe EAA checklist for the code, the logic, the evidence and the fit.
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- 9Forex robots: an honest guideWhat automation can and cannot do for you.
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 hour, 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.
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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 hour. 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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