MQL5-Python Translation Workspace Skill
Seamless MQL5 indicator translation to Python with autonomous validation and self-correction.
When to Use This Skill
Use this skill when the user wants to:
- •Export market data or indicator values from MetaTrader 5
- •Translate MQL5 indicators to Python implementations
- •Validate Python indicator accuracy against MQL5 reference
- •Understand MQL5-Python workflow capabilities and limitations
- •Troubleshoot common translation issues
Activation Phrases: "MQL5", "MetaTrader", "indicator translation", "Python validation", "export data", "mql5-crossover workspace"
Core Mission
Main Theme: Make MQL5-Python translation as seamless as possible through:
- •Autonomous workflows (headless export, CLI compilation, automated validation)
- •Validation-driven iteration (>=0.999 correlation gates all work)
- •Self-correction (documented failures prevent future mistakes)
- •Clear boundaries (what works vs what doesn't, with alternatives)
Project Root: /Users/terryli/Library/Application Support/CrossOver/Bottles/MetaTrader 5/drive_c
Workspace Capabilities Matrix
WHAT THIS WORKSPACE CAN DO
1. Automated Headless Market Data Export (v3.0.0)
Status: PRODUCTION (0.999920 correlation validated)
What It Does:
- •Fetches OHLCV data + built-in indicators (RSI, SMA) from any symbol/timeframe
- •True headless via Wine Python + MetaTrader5 API
- •No GUI initialization required (cold start supported)
- •Execution time: 6-8 seconds for 5000 bars
Command Example:
CX_BOTTLE="MetaTrader 5" \ WINEPREFIX="$HOME/Library/Application Support/CrossOver/Bottles/MetaTrader 5" \ wine "C:\\Program Files\\Python312\\python.exe" \ "C:\\users\\crossover\\export_aligned.py" \ --symbol EURUSD --period M1 --bars 5000
Use When: User needs automated market data exports without GUI interaction
Limitations: Cannot access custom indicator buffers (API restriction)
Reference: /docs/guides/WINE_PYTHON_EXECUTION.md
Reference Documentation
For detailed information, see:
- •Capabilities Detailed - In-depth capability documentation
- •Complete Workflows - End-to-end user workflows
- •Troubleshooting & Errors - Requirements, assumptions, error patterns
- •Validation Metrics - Success metrics and version history