TradingView AI Chart Scan Documentation

    Everything you need to know about using ChartMentor to scan TradingView charts through your Strategy Lens

    Quick Start Guide

    Get up and running in 5 minutes

    1. Install the Extension

    Install ChartMentor from the Chrome Web Store. Click "Add to Chrome" and confirm. The ChartMentor icon will appear in your browser toolbar. Pin it for easy access.

    2. Create Your Account

    Click the extension icon and sign up with your email. Free accounts include 5 chart scans total, no expiry, no card required. Upgrade to Pro for unlimited scanning, market context, and deeper AI feedback.

    3. Run Your First Chart Scan

    Open any chart on TradingView, click the ChartMentor icon, and hit Scan. ChartMentor will look for a Signal or Watch Trigger first. If the chart does not have a clean setup, it will explain the missing condition instead of forcing a trade idea.

    4. Learn the Scan Workflow

    Read the step-by-step TradingView scan guide, then use the pre-trade checklist to make the process repeatable.

    AI Model Selection

    How model routing is managed

    ChartMentor routes analyses through a curated set of AI models managed from the backend admin controls. We update the available models over time to keep analysis quality strong and routing flexible.

    End users do not currently pick the model from the Account page. Model routing is managed by tier defaults and optional admin overrides, so the exact model serving a request can vary over time.

    Custom Strategy Lenses

    Fine-tune how ChartMentor scans your charts

    All users can write a custom prompt that shapes how ChartMentor scans charts. This lets you:

    • Define your trading style (breakouts, mean reversion, scalping, and more)
    • Specify what mistakes you want flagged
    • Focus on specific entry criteria or pattern types
    • Structure feedback into sections that match your workflow

    Set your custom prompt from the Account page under Strategy Lens. ChartMentor will use your lens for signal-first coaching without weakening the core risk filters.

    Advanced Controls

    Define filters and rules (Pro)

    Pro users can define custom rules that shape when structured signals are emitted. These rules let you:

    • Set minimum quality thresholds for structured signals
    • Require specific market conditions before a Signal appears
    • Define entry criteria and position sizing preferences
    • Override the default global rules with your own custom logic

    Configure your rules from the Account page under "Advanced Controls."

    Strategy Lenses

    Learn how to create custom scan perspectives

    Users without a saved prompt will see a short walkthrough on the Account page. It shows how to define your trading style as clear instructions, save it once, and let ChartMentor use it for signal-first coaching on every future scan.

    Usage Limits

    Understand your plan's included AI chart usage

    AI chart usage and backend pacing so scans stay reliable:

    • Free - 5 chart scans total, no expiry, for testing the workflow
    • Pro ($39.99/mo) - unlimited scanning for active traders (soft cap for abuse prevention)

    Pro's monthly cap resets at the start of each billing period. Daily limits reset at midnight UTC. Free never resets - it's a one-time allotment.

    Chart Preparation

    Set up your chart for optimal scans

    Visibility Matters

    ChartMentor reads a screenshot of your chart, so it can only evaluate what is actually on screen. Zoom to show the relevant structure and keep the chart free from obstructing panels or popups. See our TradingView Setup Guide for full details.

    Indicators

    Keep your preferred indicators active. ChartMentor can read RSI, MACD, Bollinger Bands, moving averages, volume profiles, and many custom indicators, as long as they are clearly visible. Indicator-generated BUY/SELL and Entry/SL/TP overlays are treated as context, not as your marked trade plan. Avoid overloading the chart with too many overlapping overlays.

    Timeframe

    Set the timeframe you want scanned before clicking Scan. ChartMentor also reads TradingView chart context directly, but the visible structure on screen still determines how useful the scan will be.

    Levels & Drawing Tools

    The AI reads your annotations

    Visible Level Recognition

    ChartMentor can read manual TradingView position tools, entry prices, stop loss levels, and take profit targets when visible. It treats indicators and auto-generated levels as chart context unless you explicitly explain your plan in chat.

    Drawing Tools

    Trendlines, horizontal levels, Fibonacci retracements, channels, and other drawing tools are all recognized by the AI. Use them to highlight the levels you want incorporated into the analysis.

    Reusable Prompt Setup

    Get more from every scan by saving your strategy once

    System Prompt

    Use your System Prompt to define how ChartMentor should think about the chart: what market conditions matter, what confirmations you require, what setups to avoid, and how you want the analysis structured.

    Analysis History

    Learn from past scans

    Use your saved analyses to revisit past insights, compare how different setups played out, and refine your prompt over time. The faster your Strategy Lens becomes reusable, the more consistent your scan process gets.

    Common Issues & Solutions

    Quick fixes for common problems

    Extension Not Detecting the Chart

    Make sure you are on a TradingView chart page, not the homepage or screener. Try refreshing the page. If the issue persists, disable and re-enable the extension from chrome://extensions.

    Login Issues

    If you can't log in, try resetting your password from the login screen. Make sure you are using the same email you signed up with. Clear your browser cache if the login form is not loading properly.

    Analysis Taking Too Long

    Most analyses complete in 5-20 seconds depending on model routing, provider load, and chart complexity. If it takes longer than 30 seconds, refresh the TradingView chart, make sure it is fully loaded, and try again.

    Credits Not Updating

    Credit counts refresh automatically after each analysis. If your count seems incorrect, log out and back in to force a sync. Monthly credits reset at the start of each billing period, and daily limits reset at midnight UTC.

    Analysis Errors

    If you get an error during analysis, check that your chart is fully loaded and visible. Partially loaded charts or charts with overlays like broker panels can interfere. Close any TradingView popups and run the analysis again.