Tutorial: Installing the Python Bridge Server for METAquant

Step 1️⃣: Download the METAquant bridge files
Visit the following link to download the METAquant bridge files:
👉 https://metaquantuniverse.com/download/bridge.zip

Step 2️⃣: Extract the downloaded files
Once downloaded, extract the contents of the 'bridge.zip' file to a folder on your computer.

Step 3️⃣: Install Python 3.8
If you haven't already, download and install Python 3.8 from the official website:
👉 https://www.python.org/downloads/
During the installation process, make sure to check the box "Add Python 3.8 to PATH" before proceeding.

Step 4️⃣: Install the required dependencies
Inside the extracted METAquant bridge folder, you will find the "install.bat" file. Double-click on it, and a window will open to start the installation of the dependencies. Press 'Enter' to proceed with the installation of each dependency. Continue to do so until all four dependencies are installed:

1.metatrader5
2.websocket
3.pytz
4.numpy

Step 5️⃣: Launch the Python Bridge Server
Once the installation of dependencies is complete, locate and double-click the "serveur.cmd" file inside the METAquant bridge folder to launch the server script. You should see the following message displayed:

C:\Users\quant\Documents\META_quant BRIDGE server py>python server_v3.py
websocket server by niokoz v3.0

Step 6️⃣: Start the MT5 platform
Launch your MT5 platform, and log in with your demo account credentials. If you haven't yet created a demo account, you can do so here:
👉 https://j2t.com/openaccount/wt/demo/mct-mt5-global/

Step 7️⃣: Launch METAquant
Start the METAquant application on your computer.

Step 8️⃣: Connect METAquant to the Python Bridge Server
In METAquant, set the Exchange Service to "LOCAL" to connect it to the Python Bridge Server.

Step 9️⃣: Select the desired instrument
In METAquant, select an instrument to view, such as the e-mini Nasdaq100 (NQ100-CME) using the symbol "FUTESM23."

Step 🔟: Adjust the settings
After selecting the instrument, adjust the "tick size" and "scale" settings in METAquant to match the specifications of the e-mini Nasdaq100 (NQ100-CME).

At this point, you should be able to view the data for the selected instrument in METAquant. If you encounter any issues or have questions, please don't hesitate to ask for assistance. Happy trading! 😃

Kind regards,

Nico