Trader Buddy Chrome Extension
Complete guide to installing and using your AI-powered trading assistant
What is Trader Buddy?
An AI-powered Chrome extension designed to assist traders with intelligent chat capabilities and screenshot analysis
Trader Buddy is a sophisticated Chrome extension that brings AI-powered assistance directly to your browser. It combines advanced chat capabilities with screenshot analysis to help traders make informed decisions.
AI Chat Interface
Natural conversations about trading strategies and market analysis
Screenshot Analysis
Capture and analyze trading charts, graphs, and indicators
Secure & Private
Your data is protected with enterprise-grade security
Installation Guide
Follow these steps to install Trader Buddy on your Chrome browser
Enable Developer Mode
Toggle on "Developer mode" in the top right corner
Load the Extension
Click "Load unpacked" and select the extracted extension folder
Pin to Toolbar
Click the puzzle icon in Chrome's toolbar and pin Trader Buddy for easy access
Note: Currently, Trader Buddy is only available through direct download. Chrome Web Store submission is planned for future releases.
Key Features
Core Functionality
AI-Powered Chat
Advanced AI models for trading insights
Screenshot Capture
Capture and analyze trading charts in real-time
Persistent Chat History
Your conversations are saved locally
Credits System
Pay-as-you-go pricing with transparent usage
Advanced Features
Multi-Language Support
English and Indonesian languages
Customizable Settings
Configure AI providers and preferences
Usage Tracking
Monitor your credit usage and balance
Secure API Integration
Direct integration with Trader Buddy API
User Guide
Getting Started
- 1
Create an Account
Register at traderbuddy.org/register
- 2
Add Credits
Minimum $3 deposit to start using the service
- 3
Install Extension
Follow the installation guide above
- 4
Login to Extension
Use your account credentials to activate the extension
Using the Chat Interface
• Click the Trader Buddy icon in your toolbar to open the side panel
• Type your trading questions or analysis requests in the chat
• Use the camera icon to capture screenshots of charts or indicators
• Review AI responses and ask follow-up questions
• Your chat history is automatically saved for reference
Screenshot Analysis
• Navigate to the trading chart or graph you want to analyze
• Click the camera icon in the extension
• The extension will capture the visible area of your current tab
• The screenshot appears in your chat with a preview
• Add your question about the screenshot and send
• The AI will analyze the visual data and provide insights
Managing Credits
• Your credit balance is displayed in the extension header
• Each AI interaction consumes credits based on complexity
• Add more credits through the main website dashboard
• Track your usage in the account settings
API Integration
Trader Buddy uses a secure API integration to process your requests. All AI processing happens on our servers, ensuring your API keys remain secure and providing consistent performance.
Security: The extension does not store any API keys locally. All authentication is handled through secure tokens from our backend.
Troubleshooting
Extension Won't Load
• Ensure Developer Mode is enabled in chrome://extensions
• Check that you've selected the correct folder
• Try restarting Chrome and reloading the extension
• Check for errors in the extension details page
Can't Connect to API
• Verify you're logged into your Trader Buddy account
• Check your internet connection
• Ensure you have sufficient credits
• Try refreshing the extension
Screenshot Not Working
• Ensure the extension has screen recording permissions
• Check that you're on an active tab (not chrome:// pages)
• Try refreshing the page before capturing
Credits Not Showing
• Log out and log back into the extension
• Check your account on the main website
• Clear extension data and re-login
Need more help? Contact our support team at support@traderbuddy.org
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Trader Buddy free?
Trader Buddy uses a pay-as-you-go credit system. You can start with a minimum $3 deposit and use credits as needed.
Which browsers are supported?
Currently, Trader Buddy supports Chrome and other Chromium-based browsers (Edge, Brave, Opera).
Is my data secure?
Yes. All communications are encrypted, and we don't store your trading data. Screenshots are processed securely and not retained.
Can I use multiple AI providers?
The extension uses our optimized backend which selects the best AI model for your request, ensuring optimal results.