ComputeX Trading Agent FAQ

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What is the ComputeX Trading Agent?

It is a Windows desktop application that runs the stock-trading pipeline on the purchaser's own computer. The dashboard, settings, scans, scheduling, strategy rules, execution guards, broker connection, and market-data connection operate locally.

Does the desktop agent depend on the ComputeX trading server?

No. Scanning and trading do not use the ComputeX trading server. The desktop app contacts computex.cc only for license validation and approved-member access. Brokerage credentials, market-data keys, positions, orders, settings, and trading results are not sent to ComputeX as part of normal local operation.

Which connections are supported now?

The current desktop release uses Robinhood as the broker adapter and Alpaca as the market-data provider. A provider-adapter design is being used so additional brokers and data providers can be added later without changing the strategy engine or bypassing safety checks.

Where should credentials be entered?

Enter your own credentials only in the desktop Setup page. Secrets are protected for the current Windows user and are not displayed again. Never post API keys, secret keys, passwords, account numbers, OAuth codes, license keys, or unsanitized logs or screenshots in the forum. Revoke and replace a key immediately if it may have been exposed.

Why can a status say Market Closed, Waiting, or show dashes?

Market Closed is an informational state, not a failed connection. Live quotes require a healthy provider and the applicable trading session; when live data is unavailable, the dashboard may show the latest validated completed-session value or a dash rather than inventing a quote. Use the Readiness test to distinguish a closed market from missing setup or a real provider error.

How does the schedule work?

Market-day times are interpreted in New York time and automatically account for daylight-saving changes and exchange holidays. Windows can wake a computer from Sleep or Hibernate when wake timers are enabled, but Task Scheduler cannot start a computer from a full shutdown. Keep the computer plugged in and review the schedule status in Settings.

Are the included formulas guaranteed to make money?

No. Every included or member-shared formula is experimental. Backtests and historical replays can be incomplete, overfit, or materially different from live trading because of latency, liquidity, slippage, rejected orders, market conditions, and data limitations. There is no guarantee of profit and loss of principal is possible.

What should I check before enabling live Buy and Sell?

Run Test Everything, confirm every required connection and scheduler owner is ready, review the selected formula and editable risk limits, verify the correct brokerage account, and begin with paper trading or very small limits when available. Enabling Buy and Sell arms the scheduled strategy; it does not bypass gates or place an immediate order.

What does Stop All Trading do?

It disables new automated Buy and Sell execution gates. Always review open orders and positions directly at the broker because orders already accepted by the broker may require separate cancellation or management.

How do I ask for help?

Include the desktop app version, local time and time zone, the exact panel and status message, what you expected, and a sanitized screenshot. Remove credentials, account identifiers, license keys, order IDs when sensitive, and personal information before posting.