Frequently Asked Questions

ThePassiveIncome is an open-source algorithmic trading platform that acts as a bridge between various trading platforms and brokers. It's a web-based, self-hostable application that can run on Windows, Mac, Linux, or cloud environments. ThePassiveIncome currently supports connecting to your personal trading account and can interact with multiple popular trading platforms like Amibroker, MetaTrader, Python, NodeJS, Excel, and Google Spreadsheet.

ThePassiveIncome currently supports integration with 10 popular brokers in the Indian market:

The minimum requirements are:

• 2GB RAM minimum
• Stable internet connection
• Python 3.10 or higher
• Any modern operating system (Windows, Mac, or Linux)

ThePassiveIncome can be hosted in multiple environments:

• Locally on your Windows PC, Mac, or Linux machine
• On cloud servers (AWS, Digital Ocean, etc.)
• On your own private domain
• For best performance with Indian markets, it's recommended to host on servers located in India to minimize latency

ThePassiveIncome itself is completely free and open-source. However, there may be associated costs:

• Trading platform costs (if using TradingView, Amibroker, etc.)
• Broker API charges (varies by broker, many are free)
• Real-time data feed subscription
• Server hosting costs (if using cloud servers, typically $6-12/month for basic setups)
• Standard trading costs (brokerage, STT, GST, etc.)

ThePassiveIncome prioritizes security with features like:

• Self-hosted environment - you control your infrastructure
• Support for broker-specific security requirements (TOTP, 2FA)
• Secure storage of API keys and credentials
• Regular security updates and improvements
• Open-source code that can be audited for security

To update ThePassiveIncome, use these commands:

git pull

pip install -r requirements.txt

For support:

• Join the Discord community for community support
• Check the documentation at docs.thepassiveincome.in
• Follow announcements for new features and updates