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Algorithmic Trading Agent for Windows

HawkTrace v2.9.26 is an autonomous AI agent for Windows 10/11 (x64) that edits scripts and checks results. This tool helps you build algo trading strategies by running backtests locally on your PC.

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HawkTrace · Run Backtest● Ask first

Run the backtest script with the new settings and save the results.

edit_filebacktest-settings.txtsaved
list_dir.3 files
Shellpython backtest.pyexit 0
read_fileresults.csvloaded
grepmax_drawdown1 match

waiting for your OK before the next stepRejectAccept

Version

2.9.26

Released 2 Nov 2026

Setup

34 MB

Standard installer

Portable

25 MB

Single exe file

Languages

13

Interface languages

Checksum

SHA-256

Verify with certutil

Updates

Automatic

Shows Update button

Trading Tools

Algorithmic Trading Tools

HawkTrace runs algorithmic trading rules on your local Windows PC, so you edit scripts and execute tests without leaving the chat interface. Backtests on historical data. The agent writes scripts and lists your data files clearly. Shell commands run tests and save output for review.

Edit and re-test a momentum strategy script

HawkTrace uses edit_file to change the strategy script and shows you the diff before you accept, ensuring you see every modification in the algorithmic trading strategies workflow. It changes files. The Shell tool executes your backtest script and returns the real exit code. Ask first pauses before any changes, so you control every action that modifies files. You can ask what lessons from building a trading bot are common. The interface in 13 languages makes the tool accessible for users worldwide without needing an account.

Tool trace

edit_file strategy.py → saved
shell python backtest.py → exit 0
read_file results.csv → loaded

Manage data files

HawkTrace uses read_file to load your CSV data into the chat, and list_dir helps you locate those files in the working folder for analysis. Safe data. You can edit the script with edit_file to adjust the strategy settings. The Shell tool runs your backtest command to generate results locally. This approach supports algorithmic trading by keeping your historical data on your PC. Version 2.9.26 includes 13 languages for the interface to use.

Tool trace

list_dir data/ → 5 files
grep 2023-01-01 → 1 match
read_file prices.csv → loaded

Check documentation

HawkTrace uses web_search to find the paper and uses http_get to download the text so you get the content directly in the chat window. It reads charts. The ocr tool reads text from screenshots of documentation pages. You can also use grep to find specific details in files. The download button on this site gives the setup program (about 34 MB), not the portable .exe. These best trading algorithms run locally on your PC and stay private.

Tool trace

web_search sharpe ratio → found
http_get documentation → read
ocr chart.png → text

Split work across sub-agents

HawkTrace version 2.9.26 uses the task tool to run parallel sub-agents and the run_on_model tool to send complex logic steps to a bigger model for better results. Edit files. You can backtested rsi and ema bot strategy with these features. The version-control skill tracks changes to your strategy scripts and saves reusable playbooks for your common workflows. Cron runs a prompt at a set schedule to keep your backtests running automatically. The interface supports 13 languages for global users and allows easy navigation.

Tool trace

task clean_data → done
run_on_model model → done
version-control skill → saved

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How it differs from a typical chat assistant

HawkTrace v2.9.26 runs tools and shows results, so an improved momentum strategy appears as a card with its real output and details, and you approve changes in Ask first mode. Approve changes.

	Typical chat assistant	HawkTrace
File changes	Shows text only	Shows a diff you accept in Ask first
Code execution	Writes code	Runs and reports exit
Data access	Reads your local files	Reads local files
Control	Auto-run, Ask first, or Plan only	Ask first or Auto

How to get started

Download the 34 MB setup file.
Run the installer on Windows 10 or 11.
Connect a model (an API key is needed only for a cloud provider).
Start a chat and run your first backtest.

Who HawkTrace is for

HawkTrace helps you learn algorithmic trading by running your backtest scripts and showing the results in the chat so that you can see exactly how your rules perform. Edit the code. Use edit_file to improve momentum strategy ideas and track your progress.

HawkTrace runs on Windows 10 or 11, letting you test algorithmic trading strategies by editing your backtest script and verifying data quality locally. Check the code. Users verify results with the setup program for accuracy today.

Researchers use HawkTrace to run experiments with new models and they track every change using the built-in version control skill while saving reusable skills for later. Check runs. Log settings and results for every backtest run to ensure reproducibility.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is algorithmic trading?

It describes trading rules as a program that makes decisions instead of a person clicking, using historical data to test those rules effectively. This is correct. You control the settings and keep the data safe on your PC.

How does HawkTrace help with forex algorithmic trading?

Forex algorithmic trading means writing the same Python code for currency pairs, and you can run this on your own Windows PC using the HawkTrace agent. It edits scripts. The agent runs shell commands to check results and writes outputs to files.

Start Backtesting

Start your backtest today

HawkTrace v2.9.26 is ready, and you can download the 34 MB setup to run your first test and see the results.

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Every page of this website is available in 20 languages. The app interface itself has 13.

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