price-action

Detect candlestick and chart patterns from price-action data without indicators.

10|2|Updated Mar 8, 2026

Search Tags:#trading #candlesticks #technical-analysis #pattern-recognition #chart-patterns #price-action

Ready to run

npx skills add https://github.com/mahmoud20138/Tradecraft --skill price-action-mahmoud20138

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Skill: price-action
Source: https://github.com/mahmoud20138/Tradecraft/tree/main/plugins/tradecraft/skills/price-action
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/mahmoud20138/Tradecraft --skill price-action-mahmoud20138

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Price-action analysis helps traders identify actionable signals directly from price data by analyzing candlestick patterns, chart patterns, and support/resistance levels without indicators.

Core Features & Use Cases

Candlestick pattern detection and classification
Chart pattern recognition (head & shoulders, triangles, harmonic patterns)
Trendline/S&R detection and Elliott Wave considerations
Use Case: Real-time trade planning based on pure price-action signals

Quick Start

Analyze the latest price data to identify candlestick patterns, chart patterns, and key levels using pure price-action methods.

Frequently Asked Questions about price-action

High-intent search queries and answers about installing and using this skill.

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How do I identify candlestick patterns without using lagging indicators?▼

You can identify candlestick patterns without indicators by analyzing pure price-action data. The Skill detects actionable signals by evaluating body and wick ratio thresholds to classify formations like engulfing patterns directly from the price series.

What is pure price-action analysis and how does it detect chart patterns?▼

Pure price-action analysis detects chart patterns by evaluating raw price series data instead of technical indicators. It applies robust pattern-recognition logic to identify formations like head-and-shoulders, triangles, and harmonic patterns based on specific structural price movements.

Can I use price-action pattern recognition for real-time trading analysis?▼

Yes, you can use price-action pattern recognition for real-time trading analysis. The Skill is designed to apply deterministic pattern detection logic directly to real-time price data, outputting clear signals for immediate trade planning.

How do I backtest trading strategies using historical chart patterns?▼

To backtest trading strategies using historical chart patterns, you apply the pattern-recognition logic across historical price series data. The Skill processes this data to detect support and resistance reactions, enabling you to evaluate past trade signals.

Does this price-action analysis support Elliott Wave and trendline detection?▼

Yes, the price-action analysis supports Elliott Wave considerations and trendline detection. It identifies actionable insights by detecting support and resistance levels alongside core candlestick and chart pattern recognition.

How does the pattern-recognition logic handle edge cases in price series data?▼

The pattern-recognition logic handles edge cases through deterministic processing rules. It applies strict body and wick ratio thresholds to ensure clear output formats and consistent classification when analyzing raw price-action data.