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Expert Advisor Library

1,978 free, open-source expert advisors for MetaTrader 4 and 5, each linked to its source code on GitHub.

67 stars

This repository contains a collection of MetaTrader 5 expert advisors, primarily focused on the ChildsPlay strategy derived from online trading forums. The main expert advisor uses multiple exponential moving averages and the Commodity Channel Index across two timeframes to identify trend-following entries. It implemen

MT5 Collection Indicator crossoverMean reversionAI / machine learning
Updated 6 years ago None stated GitHub repository of ChildsPlay MQL5 Collection
22 stars

This repository provides a collection of MetaTrader 5 expert advisors and indicators developed for experimental purposes. It features a range of trading systems, including standard MetaQuotes examples and custom implementations like NERV and RNN-based logic. The primary expert advisors utilize technical indicators such

MT5 Collection Indicator crossoverMulti-strategyAI / machine learning
21 stars

This MetaTrader 4 repository contains a collection of expert advisors, primarily focused on an Ichimoku-based strategy with neural network capabilities. The main EA utilizes an external API for AI-driven signals and incorporates risk controls such as Martingale lot scaling, trailing stops, and spread filters. It suppor

MT4 Collection Indicator crossoverAI / machine learningMartingale High risk
Updated 7 years ago None stated GitHub repository of Ichimoku EA Collection
16 stars

This repository provides a collection of MetaTrader 4 expert advisors, centered around the OverLord robot which utilizes logistic regression models. OverLord determines entries by calculating price directionality over various tick counts and analyzing moving average slopes against hardcoded coefficients. In addition to

MT4 Collection AI / machine learningIndicator crossoverTrend following
Updated 8 years ago None stated GitHub repository of OverLord MQL4 Code Samples
6 stars

This MetaTrader 4 repository contains a collection of experts and tools focused on technical indicators and machine learning. It features an implementation of Alexander Elder's Triple Screen strategy using Exponential Moving Averages and MACD to filter trends and entries. Additionally, the collection includes a machine

MT4 Collection Trend followingIndicator crossoverAI / machine learning Archived
Updated 8 years ago None stated GitHub repository of Mql Projects Collection

MQL Bots Collection

by Bokang777
5 stars

This repository provides a collection of MetaTrader 5 expert advisors featuring traditional technical indicators and advanced machine learning integrations. The library includes strategies based on Moving Average crossovers, MACD, and Bollinger Bands, alongside risk-heavy models like martingale and hedging systems. A c

MT5 Collection Indicator crossoverAI / machine learningMartingale High risk
Updated 3 years ago None stated GitHub repository of MQL Bots Collection

Hercules MQL5 Library

by herculeshssj
4 stars

This repository contains a collection of MetaTrader 5 expert advisors and utility scripts. It includes a variety of automated strategies such as mean reversion, Dunnigan NRTR, and experiments with artificial intelligence. The library also features utility tools for Telegram integration, search functions, and signal das

MT5 Collection Mean reversionAI / machine learningIndicator crossover High risk Archived

KolaTradebot SMC

by Sidoine1991
3 stars

KolaTradebot is a MetaTrader 5 expert advisor that executes a multi-asset strategy using Smart Money Concepts and a Global Order Model. It bridges the platform with a Python-based server to analyze market structures like order blocks, fair value gaps, and liquidity sweeps across multiple timeframes. The system includes

MT5 Collection SMC / ICT / price actionAI / machine learningBreakout High risk
1 stars

This repository contains a collection of MetaTrader 5 expert advisors developed for various market conditions and strategies. The files include implementations of trend-following systems like the Dunnigan NRTR, signal-based dashboards using multi-indicator confirmation, and experimental artificial intelligence models.

MT5 Collection Trend followingIndicator crossoverAI / machine learning
Updated 7 years ago None stated GitHub repository of MQL5 EA Collection FLCS

Learn how to use expert advisors

Free, plain-English guides: find an EA, install it, set it up, test it and run it safely.

  1. 1Types of EAsRobots, trade managers, copiers and risk tools, and what each is for.
  2. 2Using this librarySearch, filters, badges and what our checks do and do not mean.
  3. 3Install an EA in MT4 or MT5Data folder, compile, attach to a chart and switch on algo trading.
  4. 4EA settings explainedLot size, stop-loss, magic number, max spread and trading hours.
  5. 5Backtest in the Strategy TesterModelling, spread, the report and the over-fitting trap.
  6. 6Choose a safe EAA checklist for the code, the logic, the evidence and the fit.
  7. 7Run an EA 24/7VPS, forward testing on demo and going live small.
  8. 8Open-source EAs on GitHubLicences, compiling in MetaEditor and editing inputs safely.
  9. 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.

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 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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