Welcome to AlgoChef Docs

AlgoChef helps algorithmic traders validate strategies before risking real capital. This documentation covers every feature, metric, and scoring system in the platform. If you've ever lost money on a strategy that looked great in backtesting, you're in the right place.

Where to Start

For New Users

• Getting Started — Import your first strategy and explore the dashboard
• Import Guide — Supported file formats and field mappings

Understand the Scores

• Scoring System — How the 5-score system rates your strategy
• Casey Score Index (CSI) — The composite score that combines Profitability, Risk, and Confidence

Learn From Common Mistakes

• Why Strategies Fail in Live Trading — The 8 most common reasons backtests don't translate to live performance
• AlgoChef vs. Alternatives — How AlgoChef compares to Strategy Quant, MSA, and built-in platform reports

Feature Deep Dives

• Strategy Analyzer — Your strategy dashboard and metrics breakdown
• Monte Carlo Simulation — Stress-test your strategy with randomized scenarios
• Portfolio Studio — Combine multiple strategies into a portfolio
• Health Monitor — Track strategy degradation over time

Reference

• Metrics Glossary — All 95+ metrics with formulas and interpretation
• FAQ — Common questions answered
• Trading Terms Glossary — Plain-English definitions of key algorithmic trading terms
• Documentation Sitemap — Complete index of all documentation pages