OpenAlgo Chrome Extension

A lightweight Chrome extension for OpenAlgo trading platform with DaisyUI-inspired UI controls.

Features

• Quick Trading Actions: One-click access to LE (Long Entry), LX (Long Exit), SE (Short Entry), and SX (Short Exit) trading operations
• Compact Interface: Minimal, draggable interface that stays out of your way while trading
• Integrated Settings: Easy access to configuration via the vertical dots menu
• Modern UI: DaisyUI-inspired styling with clean, modern aesthetics
• Notification System: Clear visual feedback for all trading actions

Prerequisites

• OpenAlgo API Server: The OpenAlgo server must be running and accessible before using this extension
• API Key: You must have a valid API key for the OpenAlgo platform
• Configuration: You must configure all settings before placing any orders

Installation

From Chrome Web Store

Coming soon

Manual Installation

1. Download or clone this repository
2. Open Chrome and navigate to chrome://extensions/
3. Enable "Developer mode" at the top right
4. Click "Load unpacked" and select the directory containing the extension files
5. The OpenAlgo extension icon should appear in your browser toolbar

Usage

Getting Started

1. Start OpenAlgo Server: Ensure your OpenAlgo API server is running and accessible
2. Configure Settings: Click the vertical dots (⋮) menu and fill in all required settings
3. Save Settings: Click the Save button to store your configuration
4. Place Orders: Only after completing the above steps, use the trading buttons

Trading Controls

The extension injects a compact row of trading buttons into any webpage:

• LE (Green): Long Entry - Place a buy order to open a long position
• LX (Yellow): Long Exit - Close an existing long position
• SE (Red): Short Entry - Place a sell order to open a short position
• SX (Blue): Short Exit - Close an existing short position

Configuration

Click the vertical dots (⋮) menu to access settings:

1. Host URL: Your OpenAlgo API server address (default: http://127.0.0.1:5000)
2. API Key: Your unique OpenAlgo API key
3. Symbol: Trading symbol/instrument (e.g., BHEL)
4. Exchange: Select from NSE, BSE, BFO, NFO, MCX, or CDS
5. Product: Select from MIS, NRML, or CNC
6. Quantity: Number of units to trade

Dragging

• The entire button bar can be dragged to reposition it anywhere on the screen
• A thin grab handle appears at the top when hovering

Troubleshooting

• No Response from Buttons: Ensure your OpenAlgo server is running and accessible
• Error Messages: Check that all settings are correctly configured
• Connection Issues: Verify the Host URL is correct and your server is reachable

Development

Project Structure

• manifest.json: Extension configuration
• popup.html/js: Extension popup interface
• contentScript.js: Injects trading controls into web pages
• css/styles.css: DaisyUI-inspired custom styling

Recent Enhancements

• Modern UI with DaisyUI-inspired components
• Compact and draggable button interface
• Improved settings panel with better form controls
• Added loading indicators for API operations
• Visual notification system for trade actions

Requirements

• Chrome browser version 88 or higher
• OpenAlgo API server (running locally or remotely)
• Valid API key for OpenAlgo platform

License

This project is licensed under the MIT License - see the LICENSE file for details.

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