NinjaTools

Install a Custom Add-On

An add-on can be an indicator, strategy or additional trading software

What is a NinjaTrader Add-on?

Add-ons enable traders to personalize their trading experience by introducing new features, automating strategies, enhancing chart analysis, or integrating additional trading tools.

  • Customize charts - with new technical indicators and drawing tools.
  • Automate trading strategies - to execute trades based on predefined rules.
  • Enhance market analysis - with advanced data visualization or unique algorithms.
  • Integrate third-party services - like news feeds, order routing, or market data providers.

Installing an Add-on

The steps to install a NinjaTrader Add-on you may have downloaded is very simple.

  • Open NinjaTrader, and from the control center window select Tools > Import > NinjaScript Add-On.
  • Find the file you downloaded and select the import button.
  • You can see some messages asking if you wish to install individual files, select 'Yes'.
  • Restart NinjaTrader to complete the installation.
Install a NinjaTrader Add-on
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Removing an Add-on

You may wish to remove an Add-On completly from your PC.

  • Open NinjaTrader, and from the control center window select Tools > Remove NinjaScript.
  • Follow the screen prompts if any.
  • Restart NinjaTrader to complete the removal.

Issues with Add-ons

At some point you may experience an issue with one of the Add-ons you have installed that may free the charts or even the application, follow the steps below to disable all add-ons and identify the one thats causing the problem.

  • Close and exit the Ninjatrader Desktop patform.
  • Hold the CONTROL key on your keyboard and double-click the NinjaTrader icon.
  • Keep the CONTROL key held down until you see the NinjaTrader Control Center.
  • You should now be in safe mode, the platform should now work as normal and once you have identified the corrupt add-on, remove it using the steps above.