Runner · 3 min read
How QuantNest Runner works
Local paper simulation — you control execution; we do not trade for you.
Beginner note: Runner runs paper simulation on your machine. QuantNest does not place orders or hold funds.
QuantNest Runner is a desktop app for paper simulation on your machine. It connects to your account for entitled strategies and runs locally — QuantNest does not place orders or hold funds.
Today
- Runner-ready today: EMA Crossover Reference (Strategy Pack flagship).
- Other listings: verify in Studio first; Runner scope expands per release.
- Download from Run → Download Runner in the app sidebar.
Advanced
For JSON export and starter-bot CLI, see Help → Exporting strategies (/help/export). Not required for the primary Runner path.
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What beginners ask next
Short answers to the question you probably have right now — tap to expand.
I am brand new — where do I start?
Follow Find → Verify → Run: Marketplace, certificate, Studio backtest, optional Runner.
Getting startedHow do I read a certificate?
Start with symbol, timeframe, primary run metrics, assumptions, and trade log — not headline return alone.
Read help articleI paid but Studio is locked
Check you are signed in with the purchase email, refresh My Strategies, then open Help → billing access.
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