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KnitPkg for MetaTrader v1.0.1 is out! 🧶🚀

The headline: KnitPkg now runs natively on Linux — using Wine only when it needs to compile MQL source code. Your cross‑platform MQL build workflow just got a lot smoother.

Get the release: https://github.com/knitpkg-dev/knitpkg-mt/releases/tag/v1.0.1

#KnitPkg #Linux #DevTools #DependencyManagement

KnitPkg for MetaTrader 1.0.0 is out 🎉

KnitPkg for MetaTrader (kp) has reached v1.0.0.

This release marks the first stable version of kp, a Git‑first dependency and project manager for MQL5/MQL4 that brings an npm‑like workflow to MetaTrader development. You can now manage EA/indicator libraries, versions and builds in a reproducible, scriptable way – using the same practices you’d expect in modern software projects.

👉 Release page and download:
https://github.com/knitpkg-dev/knitpkg-mt/releases/tag/v1.0.0

What’s in 1.0.0

- Stable CLI: the core commands for installing, updating and managing dependencies are now considered stable for production use.
- BuildInfo support: New BuildInfo feature to expose build metadata directly inside your MQL code. See the docs for details and examples: concepts (https://docs.knitpkg.dev/concepts/build-info/), user guide (https://docs.knitpkg.dev/user-guide/build-info/)
- Improved local dependency handling: When using local dependencies, the local project path is now resolved relative to the project being installed, not the root project. This fixes edge cases in monorepos and multi‑project setups where local paths could point to the wrong place.

** CALLING MQL DEVELOPERS: LET'S BUILD A SHARED PACKAGE ECOSYSTEM FOR METATRADER **

If you’re an MQL developer with code that could be useful to others, I’d like to invite you to help grow a new open ecosystem around reusable packages for MetaTrader 4 and 5.

I’m talking about things like:

- JSON read/write libraries
- Risk management and position sizing helpers
- GUI / chart component libraries
- Pattern recognition utilities (candlestick, indicators, etc.)
- Price action / SMC / orderflow tooling
- Any other reusable MQL library you’ve built for your own work

I’ve been working on KnitPkg (https://knitpkg.dev), a modern, Git‑first package and project manager for MQL4/MQL5 that brings an npm-like workflow to MetaTrader: semantic versioning, reproducible installs, and a registry of packages backed by Git repositories.

Now that KnitPkg is launching, I’d like to help other developers publish their own libraries into this ecosystem.

*HOW TO SHARE YOUR MQL CODE VIA KNITPKG*

If you have an MQL library you’re willing to share, the basic idea is:

1. Create a Git repository with your code on any supported host: MQL5Forge, GitHub, GitLab, Bitbucket
2. Follow the “Creating Packages” guide in the KnitPkg docs to see the structure and concepts:
https://docs.knitpkg.dev/user-guide/creating-packages/

You don’t need to get everything perfect on the first try. To make this easier during the launch phase of KnitPkg, I’m offering hands-on help.

*MY OFFER: I'LL ADAPT YOUR REPO TO THE KNITPKG STRUCTURE*

To encourage more high‑quality packages in the registry, here’s how I can help you, step by step:

1. You create the Git repo on any supported host (MQL5Forge, GitHub, GitLab, or Bitbucket) and push your existing MQL code there.
2. You send me a private message on MQL5 with the repository URL and a short note that you’d like it adapted for KnitPkg.
3. I will fork your repository, adjust the structure and manifest to match the recommended KnitPkg project layout, and open a Pull Request with the changes.
4. You review and merge the Pull Request into your repository.
5. With the structure in place, you publish your project to the KnitPkg registry by running this single command on your machine: 'kp register'. After that, your package becomes installable by any developer using KnitPkg, via a simple:

$ kp add @yourorg/yourpackage
$ kp install

*DISCOVERABILITY: YOUR CODE IN THE KNITPKG WEB REGISTRY*

Once your repository is published in the KnitPkg registry, your package will be easily searchable through the web interface:

For MQL5 projects: https://registry.knitpkg.dev/mql5
For MQL4 projects: https://registry.knitpkg.dev/mql4

Other developers will be able to discover your work by organization, package name, author, license, or project type, and install it directly into their own MetaTrader projects.

*WHY THIS MATTERS*

MetaTrader projects often grow through copy/paste and ad‑hoc folder sharing. By turning your libraries into versioned packages:

- Other traders and developers can reuse your work reliably.
- You gain a clear distribution and update channel for your code.
- The MQL community moves toward modern, reproducible workflows, similar to what JavaScript, Python, and others already enjoy.

If you’re interested, just send me a private message with your repo link and I’ll help you bring your library into the KnitPkg ecosystem.

Let’s make MQL development more modular, shareable, and professional—together.

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KnitPkg 1.0.0b4 is out 🎉

The big news: you can now install KnitPkg directly from PyPI and keep it updated via pip. This makes it much easier to get started and stay on the latest beta.

👉 Install instructions (PyPI): https://docs.knitpkg.dev/installation/#option-b-pypi

#KnitPkg #MQL5 #MetaTrader

Hello MetaTrader developers — I'm excited to share the launch of KnitPkg, a modern, Git‑first package and project manager for MetaTrader 4 and 5 that brings an npm‑like workflow to real MQL development.

KnitPkg models reusable libraries and runnable projects with an explicit manifest, resolves SemVer ranges against Git‑backed sources (GitHub, GitLab, Mql5Forge, and others), and writes a lock file so installs are deterministic and reproducible across machines and CI.

It sits alongside your existing tooling, automates installs and compile steps, and is MIT‑licensed and free for the MQL community.

Your feedback is very welcome — please visit our website, install the tool, and follow the Getting Started guide to try it out. Let's strengthen the MetaTrader developer community with more robust, versioned, and repeatable workflows.

🔗 Home page: https://knitpkg.dev/
📘 Getting Started guide: https://docs.knitpkg.dev/getting-started/

#KnitPkg #MetaTrader #MQL #OpenSource #DevTools

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