Cortiq Documentation
Cortiq is a Windows desktop trading platform that combines MetaTrader 5 execution, configurable AI decision-making, and platform-level risk controls in a single operating workflow.
This documentation site is designed for the public Cortiq audience: prospective customers, active users, and community members who need a clear path from evaluation to installation to daily usage.
Trading risk exists in all markets. Cortiq is a trading tool, not a profit guarantee. Use conservative risk limits, test in virtual mode first, and review your own regulatory obligations before deploying live capital.
What This Site Covers
Section titled “What This Site Covers”- Documentation Map explains the idea behind the site and how each page is meant to be used.
- App Navigation Guide maps the documentation to the actual sidebar and screens in the desktop app.
- Feature Overview summarizes the major platform capabilities and why each one matters.
- Capability Reference explains what each major Cortiq function can do for the user in practical terms.
- Getting Started outlines who Cortiq is for and the recommended first-run path.
- Installation & Activation covers the practical Windows setup flow.
- First 30 Minutes in Cortiq walks a new user from install to a safe first virtual session.
- Workspace and Monitoring explains the day-to-day screens users see after setup, including Dashboard, Trade Ideas, Conversations, and Provider Health.
Cortiq In One View
Section titled “Cortiq In One View”| Area | What Cortiq Does |
|---|---|
| Decision support | Sends structured market context to AI providers and receives trading decisions back in a controlled format |
| Trade execution | Connects to MetaTrader 5 on the same machine to place, modify, and close trades |
| Strategy control | Uses playbooks and data packages so the user defines the logic and the AI executes inside that framework |
| Risk control | Applies both global and per-account risk limits before and during execution |
| Operations | Tracks sessions, journals, notifications, and account activity in one desktop workspace |
Recommended Reading Path
Section titled “Recommended Reading Path”- Start with Getting Started if you are evaluating Cortiq.
- Read App Navigation Guide if you want the docs to match the exact sidebar labels you will see in the app.
- Use Capability Reference if you want a plain-English guide to what each major function can do for you.
- Continue to Installation & Activation when you are ready to install.
- Use First 30 Minutes in Cortiq to get from installation to a safe first virtual run.
- Read MetaTrader 5 Integration and AI Providers before your first live setup.
- Use Playbooks & Data Packages, Sessions & AutoScan, and Risk Management to build your operating model.
- Read Workspace and Monitoring when you want the operational screens and review tools to make sense inside the actual desktop app.
- Keep Licensing & Support and FAQ nearby for troubleshooting and public support channels.
Why The Public Repository Matters
Section titled “Why The Public Repository Matters”The Cortiq public repository is intentionally doing four jobs in one place:
- Documentation lives here so product guidance can evolve alongside releases.
- GitHub Releases host the current public Windows installer.
- GitHub Issues are the public intake for reproducible product bugs and feature requests.
- GitHub Discussions are the public space for usage questions, workflow sharing, and product feedback.
That keeps the customer-facing surface of Cortiq in one public location instead of splitting documentation, downloads, and support across unrelated systems.