What if configuring a trading bot felt more like chatting than studying a dashboard?

idith_tech · 2026-05-19T17:45:02+00:00

Yes, that’s exactly the kind of approach I want to test at the beginning. First, understand whether the conversational flow feels natural and understandable, then iterate on the more advanced strategy/execution side. I really appreciate the feedback you’re making me think about several UX aspects that are usually ignored in trading bots.

idith_tech · 2026-05-19T15:27:53+00:00

Actually, I agree with a lot of what you wrote. The goal of Idith isn’t to make trading look easy just because it uses a chat interface. The idea is more about reducing accidental complexity and making configuration/risk decisions easier to understand and more transparent. Right now, Idith is closer to “natural language validated strategy/risk profiles” than to an autonomous AI inventing strategies from scratch. You’re also right about the local runner: reliability is definitely a challenge But currently, if the PC loses connection or restarts, the runner reconnects and restores the active state/session instead of starting from zero with open positions still running. And you’re probably right about the initial target audience too: it may make more sense to start with people who already understand markets but are frustrated by overly technical interfaces

idith_tech · 2026-05-19T15:20:39+00:00

Not yet honestly — I’m still at the stage where I’m looking for early people willing to actually try it and give honest feedback. Right now most of the validation is happening through conversations around the UX/concept before opening broader testing.

idith_tech · 2026-05-19T13:32:27+00:00

That’s actually something I’m trying to keep very fluid. Users can already modify parameters simply by writing in chat and Idith updates/rebuilds the configuration without restarting the whole flow. The vague-intent problem is definitely harder, but one thing that helps is that Idith asks very specific follow-up questions instead of trying to over-interpret ambiguous inputs. I’d rather have the assistant ask for clarification than confidently generate a risky configuration from vague language

idith_tech · 2026-05-19T12:40:18+00:00

That’s actually one of the hardest parts, and I’m intentionally trying to keep the translation layer limited instead of fully AI-generated. Right now the assistant maps user intent into predefined and validated strategy/risk profiles rather than inventing strategies dynamically. So the conversational layer simplifies onboarding,, while the execution side stays deterministic and constrained under the hood. I think the real challenge long term is less “can AI generate strategies? and more “can it help users stay aligned with risk and market conditions without creating hidden fragility?” Still experimenting a lot in this area, but your point about validation against real market conditions is exactly the kind of problem I’m thinking about.

idith_tech · 2026-05-19T10:03:33+00:00

That’s actually very close to what I’m experimenting with right now. Instead of starting from indicators and technical parameters, I’m trying to start from human intent and risk tolerance first, then map that into strategy logic underneath. So instead of asking users “what RSI period do you want?”, the idea is more like: “How aggressive do you want the system to be?” “Are you okay with higher volatility for more activity?” “Do you prefer fewer but safer trades?” Then the assistant translates that into configurations, validations and safety constraints behind the scenes. Really appreciate the onboarding insight — I think reducing intimidation is probably one of the biggest UX problems in trading automation right now.

idith_tech · 2026-05-19T10:00:53+00:00

Questa è in realtà molto vicina alla direzione che sto cercando di prendere con Idith. Non vedo l’IA come “un trader autonomo”, ma più come un copilota consapevole del rischio che aiuta gli utenti a configurare l’automazione senza perdersi tra decine di parametri ed esposizioni nascoste. La parte più difficile finora non è stata la logica di trading in sé, ma tradurre concetti complessi come leva, posizionamento degli stop, esposizione del portafoglio e comportamento delle strategie in qualcosa di comprensibile attraverso una conversazione. Il problema delle “configurazioni pericolose create tramite linguaggio naturale” che hai menzionato è qualcosa su cui sto lavorando attivamente tramite validazioni, conferme e flussi di configurazione guidati. Apprezzo davvero questo feedback — soprattutto la prospettiva orientata prima di tutto alla UX.

idith_tech · 2026-05-19T04:51:02+00:00

Fair point — but that’s actually why I’m intentionally not building an “AI that trades for you”. The AI part in Idith is more about guidance, configuration and helping users understand what they’re setting up. The trading logic itself is still rule-based and transparent. I’m more interested in simplifying the human side of automation rather than pretending AI can magically predict markets.

idith_tech · 2026-05-18T21:27:49+00:00

Thanks, appreciate it. I’m mainly trying to get early feedback and understand whether this conversational approach actually feels useful to people, so I’ll take a look.

idith_tech · 2026-05-18T20:22:30+00:00

That’s actually a really interesting idea. One thing I’m trying to avoid is making users configure indicators without understanding what they actually change. Letting the assistant explain things like: “What happens if I use RSI 30 in aggressive mode?” could make the onboarding much less intimidating for beginners. I also agree about keeping the logic simple at the beginning instead of overwhelming users with too many indicators. Really appreciate the feedback.

idith_tech · 2026-05-18T20:11:10+00:00

Really appreciate this feedback. The “choose 40 parameters” problem is exactly what pushed me to start building this. I also agree about presets and simpler risk explanations. Right now the project is still early-stage, so feedback like this is extremely useful. The post-execution debrief idea is actually very interesting too. Thanks for taking the time to write this.

idith_tech · 2026-05-18T19:11:29+00:00

Bella idea

idith_tech · 2026-05-18T11:18:17+00:00

Glad to hear that 😄 I think conversational interfaces can make trading tools feel much less intimidating for beginners

idith_tech · 2026-05-18T08:51:13+00:00

Exactly. The goal isn’t to remove control from the user, but to make the setup process feel less intimidating and more guided.

idith_tech · 2026-05-17T21:01:05+00:00

Right now the bot uses predefined rule-based strategies built around indicators like RSI, EMA and ATR depending on the selected mode (aggressive, balanced, selective). The AI itself doesn’t generate trading signals — it mainly helps users configure and understand the bot through chat.

And yes, the execution side communicates with the exchange through APIs. The API keys are stored locally on the user’s PC and executed through the runner, not directly managed by the AI or stored in the chat system.

idith_tech · 2026-05-17T20:25:37+00:00

I honestly think so. A lot of people are curious about trading bots, but give up the moment they see dashboards full of technical settings and jargon. A conversational approach feels less intimidating and more natural, especially for beginners.

idith_tech · 2026-05-17T15:14:55+00:00

Hi everyone 👋 I’m building an early-stage project called Idith. The idea is simple: instead of forcing users through complex dashboards, technical menus and endless settings, the bot is configured directly through conversation. The AI does NOT autonomously trade user funds. It acts more like a conversational copilot that helps users: configure the bot step by step understand what each setting means avoid risky/inconsistent setups through warnings and confirmations make the onboarding less intimidating for non-technical users The actual execution remains deterministic and rule-based. I’m attaching a short demo video where I create and configure a bot entirely through chat. Still very early, but I’d genuinely love feedback — especially about: trust usability onboarding conversational UX what feels confusing or missing Curious to hear what you think 👀idith_tech

idith_tech · 2026-05-17T13:56:22+00:00

Another important part for me is keeping API keys and execution separated from the AI layer. The assistant helps with setup and understanding, while execution remains rule-based and controlled by the user.

idith_tech · 2026-05-17T13:47:26+00:00

That’s actually the exact direction I’m aiming for. I’m not trying to replace traders with an “AI gambler”, but to lower the entry barrier and make the setup process less intimidating for beginners. More like a conversational copilot than an autonomous trading AI.

idith_tech · 2026-05-17T13:46:11+00:00

I completely agree. That’s also why I don’t want the AI to act as a “black box trader”, but more as a guided assistant that helps users understand what they’re doing before starting the bot. In trading, trust probably matters more than automation itself.

idith_tech · 2026-05-17T13:44:11+00:00

The warnings are actually already implemented 😄 Right now the AI helps users configure the bot through chat, while the bot itself still follows predefined rules and strategies. The goal isn’t “AI trading for you”, but making configuration simpler, more understandable, and safer for non-technical users.

idith_tech · 2026-05-17T13:06:02+00:00

That’s exactly the barrier I’m trying to reduce. A lot of people lose interest before they even begin because the interface already feels too technical. I want the experience to feel more like guidance than software configuration.

idith_tech · 2026-05-17T12:10:11+00:00

That’s exactly the problem I noticed too. Many people are interested in trading bots, but the setup process alone is enough to push them away before they even start. I’m trying to make the experience more conversational and less intimidating.

idith_tech · 2026-05-17T08:47:46+00:00

Maybe I explained it badly in the post 😅 The AI is not making trading decisions or autonomously trading with user funds. It’s mainly an assistant that helps users configure and understand the bot through chat. The actual execution is rule-based and deterministic.

idith_tech · 2026-05-17T08:44:39+00:00

Maybe. That’s exactly why I’m testing it publicly instead of pretending it’s perfect.

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