extern "C" __declspec(dllexport) HRESULT STDMETHODCALLTYPE AbPluginGetInstance(IAbDataPlugin** plugin)

AmiBroker data plugins are specialized that bridge the software with external data sources like real-time brokers, proprietary databases, or web services. Core Architecture of a Data Plugin

PLUGIN_API int WINAPI GetQuotesEx(LPCTSTR ticker, LPCTSTR database, QUOTETYPE qType, DWORD dtStart, DWORD dtEnd, PDWORD pSize, PQUOTE pQuotes, LPDWORD pResult) // Top-tier plugins check dtStart for "last update" vs "full refresh" static int callCount = 0; if (callCount == 0) // Do one-time connection to your data source init_websocket_client();

The AmiBroker Development Kit (ADK) prescribes a set of exported C-style functions. When AmiBroker loads, it scans the Plugins directory, registers compatible DLLs, and executes specific callbacks based on user actions or timer loops.

__declspec(dllexport) int GetPluginInfo(struct PluginInfo *pInfo) pInfo->Name = "Custom SQL Connector"; pInfo->Vendor = "YourName Quant Lab"; pInfo->Type = 1; // 1 for Data Plugin return 1; Use code with caution. GetQuotes

int OpenConnection() /* open connection to data source */ return 1; int CloseConnection() /* close connection to data source */ return 1;

The availability or development of custom source code offers significant advantages over off-the-shelf, "black-box" plugins.

If the internet drops, the plugin should attempt an exponential backoff reconnection. 📂 Deployment

Which (WebSockets, REST, local DB) you plan to connect to.