> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://docs.ispecalgo.com/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://docs.ispecalgo.com/en/isa-terminal/znakomstvo-s-terminalom-isa.md).

# Overview

ISA Terminal lets you create and run trading strategies on a Windows computer or Windows VPS. With an AI assistant connected through MCP, you can turn an idea into a strategy, backtest it and run a bot on an exchange.

## From your idea to a trading bot

Tell your assistant when to enter a trade, when to exit and which limits to apply. It prepares the strategy for ISA Terminal. You review the result and request changes.

| Step                               | What you get                                                  |
| ---------------------------------- | ------------------------------------------------------------- |
| Describe your idea                 | Clear rules for the strategy                                  |
| The assistant creates and saves it | A card in **Bots → Strategies**, settings and a description   |
| Run a backtest                     | Trades on the chart, results, drawdown and other metrics      |
| Request a revision                 | A new version to compare with the previous one                |
| Create and start a bot             | The selected version trading through your exchange connection |

The conversation takes place in your desktop AI assistant. MCP connects it to the running terminal, so it can save a strategy or run a test when you ask. You do not have to write code manually.

[**Create your own strategy through MCP**](/en/isa-terminal/own-strategies.md) explains the full process with a sample request and result checks.

## Features

* Connect an exchange account.
* Create and manage trading bots.
* View charts, orders, positions and trade history.
* Backtest strategies.
* Work with indicators and presets.
* Read logs and receive Telegram notifications.
* Ask an AI assistant to inspect bots, charts and errors through MCP.

Trading takes place in the terminal running on your computer or server. Keep that device on and connected to stable internet.

A bot follows the selected rules but does not guarantee profit. You choose the trading volume and risk settings.

## Where to start

If you do not have an account, [register](/en/ispecalgo-project/znakomimsya-s-proektom/registraciya.md), then open [First launch](/en/isa-terminal/pervyi-zapusk-ot-nulya-do-bota.md).

If the terminal is installed and you want to create a strategy, [connect your AI assistant](/en/isa-terminal/own-strategies/mcp.md) and [describe your idea](/en/isa-terminal/own-strategies.md).

See [ISA Terminal interface](/en/isa-terminal/interfeis-isa-terminal.md) for the layout, or [Documentation routes](/en/isa-terminal/baza-znanii/rekomenduemyi-poryadok-izucheniya.md) to find a specific guide.

For an exchange connection, see [Hyperliquid](/en/isa-terminal/birzhi-i-podklyucheniya/hyperliquid.md) or [Exchanges and connections](/en/isa-terminal/birzhi-i-podklyucheniya.md).

## Video overview

These videos are in Russian:

* [ISA Terminal overview](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T48hDH7ZK8w)
* [Getting to know the terminal](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TVWL0IG8A4U)