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TradeFrame
C++ framework for testing automated options trading ideas
What it is
A C++17 framework with sample applications for testing options-based automated trading ideas. It takes real-time data from the DTN IQ feed and sends orders to Interactive Brokers through the TWS API. Traders with solid C++ skills who want to build their own options trading system on that stack are the intended users. The design is tied to those two vendors, and getting it running requires a subscription to the data feed and C++ build experience.
At a glance
Research onlyOur rating, based on popularity, maintenance and how ready it is for real use.
| Best for | Professional quants |
|---|---|
| Used for | Backtesting, Live trading |
| Markets | US equities, Futures |
| Stack | C++ |
| Learning curve | Steep learning curve |
| Practical value | Medium practical value |
| Cost | Free and open source |
| Hardware | No GPU needed |
| Maintenance | Last commit 14 days ago |
GitHub stars, last 30 days
Daily snapshots since 2026-09-28 (up to 30 days): +4 over the period, now 683. Gaps mean no snapshot was taken that day.
C++ 17 based framework/library (with sample applications) for testing options based automated trading ideas using DTN IQ real time data feed and Interactive Brokers (TWS API) for trade executi
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