Running lean live locally

Hello Keith,

You're correct that you can use the LEAN CLI locally without a QuantConnect subscription. In fact, if you don't use the commands prefixed by "lean cloud" or "lean data download", you don't even need a QuantConnect account at all (source).

However, the error message you're seeing suggests that you're trying to use a feature that requires a Researcher seat or higher. This might be due to trying to download data from QuantConnect, which does require a subscription (source).

If you're not trying to download data and still seeing this error, it might be a bug. In that case, I'd recommend reaching out to the QuantConnect team directly for further assistance.

I am not using “lean cloud” or “lean data download." I am using the command "lean live tradespy" with the code below and selecting interactive brokers.

Thank you. 

The Python code you provided for the Tradespy algorithm seems to be correct and should not cause any issues when running it locally with the command lean live tradespy.

However, the error message you're seeing is related to the use of the Interactive Brokers feature, which requires a Researcher seat or higher. This might be due to some settings or configurations related to Interactive Brokers in your local LEAN environment.

If you're sure that you're not using any cloud-related commands and still seeing this error, it might be a bug or a misconfiguration. In that case, I'd recommend reaching out to the QuantConnect team directly for further assistance. They might be able to provide more specific guidance based on your setup and the exact commands you're using.

how do reset my settings/configuration for Interactive Brokers on my local lean environment?

To reset your settings/configuration for Interactive Brokers on your local LEAN environment, you would need to modify the config.json file in your local LEAN directory. This file contains all the settings related to your brokerage and data feed.

Here are the steps to reset your Interactive Brokers settings:

1. Open the config.json file in a text editor.
2. Look for the interactive-brokers section.
3. Reset the values for the ib-account, ib-user-name, ib-password, ib-agent-description, ib-tws-dir, and ib-trading-mode fields.

Please note that you should replace the values with your actual Interactive Brokers account details. If you don't have these details, you might need to contact Interactive Brokers to obtain them.

Remember to save the config.json file after making these changes. Then, you should be able to run your algorithm with the updated settings.

If you're still having issues after resetting your settings, it might be a good idea to reach out to the QuantConnect team for further assistance.

Do I need to be login to quantconnect to run lean live?

No, you don't need to be logged in to QuantConnect to run LEAN locally for live trading. If you're not using the commands prefixed by "lean cloud" or "lean data download", you don't even need a QuantConnect account at all. The algorithm, when deployed, runs on a node (otherwise known as a cloud computer) (source, source).

However, please note that if you're using features that require a QuantConnect subscription, such as downloading data from QuantConnect, you will need to be logged in and have the appropriate subscription level.

Is it really possible to connect to brokerage for live trading without the cloud subscription? I am getting the same message as OP when trying to run “lean live my_strategy" with IB locally.