MT5 + Python research pipeline — is there a better workflow?

[Xiand]

Hi guys, what does your algo research pipeline look like?

My current setup is MT5 for backtesting and Python for deeper analysis.

I also built a small tool that sits between MT5 Strategy Tester and Python: after each backtest, Python independently recomputes P&L, commissions, and swaps from the raw trade exports and flags any discrepancies before I trust the results.

But maybe I’m overengineering this, and there’s already a tool for this? or better workflow in general?

Also wondering whether a tool like this would actually be useful to other MT5 users, or whether this is a niche problem.

Thanks!