Setup Guide¶

Prerequisites¶

Node.js 18+
Google Chrome (for CDP)
TradingView account (Pro+ recommended for multiple indicators)
Claude Code CLI

Step 1: Launch Chrome with CDP¶

Close ALL Chrome instances first, then:

"C:\Program Files\Google\Chrome\Application\chrome.exe" --remote-debugging-port=9222 --user-data-dir="%USERPROFILE%\ChromeCDP" https://www.tradingview.com/chart

Or use the batch script:

tradingview-mcp/scripts/launch_chrome_cdp.bat

Important: - --user-data-dir must point to a NON-default Chrome profile - First launch: log into TradingView in the new profile - Load your indicators once they are built and ready

Step 2: Install MCP Server¶

cd tradingview-mcp
npm install

Step 3: Configure Claude Code¶

Add to ~/.claude/.mcp.json:

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "tradingview": {
      "command": "node",
      "args": ["C:/Users/User/Desktop/TradingDesk/tradingview-mcp/src/server.js"]
    }
  }
}

Step 4: Verify Connection¶

In Claude Code:

Use tv_health_check to verify the connection

Expected: Connected, chart state with symbol and timeframe.

Step 5: Start Dashboard (Optional)¶

cd fatbot
node dashboard/server.js
# Open http://localhost:8000

Troubleshooting¶

Problem	Solution
CDP won't connect	Ensure all Chrome instances closed before launching with CDP flag
"No chart found"	Navigate to a chart page in Chrome (tradingview.com/chart)
Indicator data empty	Ensure indicators are loaded and visible on chart
Tools return errors	Run `tv_discover` to check which API paths are alive
TradingView Desktop won't work	MSIX v3.0.0 needs COM API launcher — run `scripts\launch_tv_debug.bat` (see chrome-cdp.md)