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XeroLite Documentation

The Smart Trading Bridge – Seamlessly Connecting TradingView and Interactive Brokers

XeroLite automates your trading strategy with zero-delay execution of TradingView alert market orders. Focus on your trading logic, and let XeroLite precisely handle the rest.

Learn more about XeroLite: Visit the XeroLite landing page to discover features, pricing, and more.

Table of Contents​

✨ Key Benefits​

✅ Seamless Integration – Directly links TradingView alerts to your Interactive Brokers account
✅ Lightning-Fast Execution – Real-time response with no manual delays
✅ Flexible Risk Control – Customize whitelists and strategy parameters
✅ Lightweight & Stable – Focused on execution, no redundant features

🚀 Quick Start​

Get up and running with XeroLite in minutes:

  1. Before You Start – Prepare your computer/VPS and login information
  2. Install Interactive Brokers TWS – Download and install TWS
  3. Download XeroLite – Get the latest version from the downloads page
  4. Install XeroLite – Install and launch XeroLite
  5. Activate XeroLite License – Activate your license key (get a free 15-day trial or purchase a license)
  6. Configure IB TWS for API Access – Set up TWS API settings
  7. Connect XeroLite to IB TWS – Establish connection
  8. Verify IB Connection – Confirm connection works
  9. Test Order Execution – Test safely with paper trading
  10. Prepare TradingView for Alerts – Set up your TradingView chart
  11. Create TradingView Alert – Create and configure alerts
  12. Connect TradingView Alerts to XeroLite – Test and verify alerts

📚 Documentation Sections​

General​

  • Glossary – Definitions of technical terms (API, webhook, VPS, port, and more)

Preparation​

Essential preparation steps before installation:

Installation & Setup​

Complete installation and activation:

Configuration​

Configure IB connection and verify setup:

TradingView Integration​

Set up automated trading alerts:

User Manual​

Reference documentation for XeroLite interface and features:

FAQ​

Common questions and troubleshooting:

Release Notes​

Version history and changelog:

🎯 How It Works​

Step 1: Create Your Strategy​

Design your trading strategy using TradingView's powerful charting tools. Set up custom indicators and alerts that match your trading style.

Step 2: Connect XeroLite​

Link your TradingView alerts to XeroLite's automated trading system. Our platform integrates seamlessly with your existing setup.

Step 3: Start Trading​

Watch your strategies execute automatically at lightning speed. Monitor performance and make real-time adjustments as needed.

🔑 Key Features​

Interface Overview​

XeroLite features a main interface with 5 primary tabs and a left sidebar with additional tools:

Main Tabs:

  1. Incoming Alerts – Monitor all incoming TradingView alerts
  2. Transactions – View complete order execution history
  3. Alert Request Builder – Build and test alert requests
  4. Alert Message Validator & Sender – Validate JSON and send test orders
  5. Webhook & Settings – Configure webhook URL, IP whitelist, and settings

Left Sidebar:

  • Broker Health – Real-time connection status for Interactive Brokers
  • PnL Calendar & Chart – 30-day realized profit/loss calendar and chart
  • Expandable/Collapsible – Toggle sidebar to expand or collapse for more screen space

The sidebar can be expanded or collapsed by clicking the toggle button. When collapsed, you'll see compact icons for quick access to Broker Health and PnL Calendar.

Real-Time Execution​

  • Supports real-time forwarding of TradingView alerts
  • Automatically converts to Interactive Brokers (IB) orders
  • Provides basic order status tracking

Supported Order Types: Market Orders, Limit Orders, Stop Orders, Take Profit Orders, Bracket Orders

Security​

  • Access Control – Multi-level account authentication and authorization system
  • IP Whitelist – Only trusted servers are allowed access
  • API Protection – Dynamic key verification for each webhook request

User-Friendly Interface​

  • Intuitive Setup – Easy configuration
  • Clear Monitoring – Real-time strategy performance at a glance
  • Convenient Adjustment – Modify parameters anytime without interrupting trades

Alert Request Builder & Tester Tool​

  • Request Builder – Visual assembly of alert parameters
  • Syntax Validation – Automatic detection of configuration errors
  • Live Testing – Real orders sent to Interactive Brokers account

⚠️ Important Notice​

Before using XeroLite, please read our Disclaimer & User Responsibilities to understand your obligations and the limitations of the software.

Need more help? Contact support at [email protected]

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