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Operational notes for using TWS as the local API endpoint.

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Updated May 30, 2026

TWSdesktopAPI

Purpose

Clarify when TWS is a good development endpoint.

Requirements

TWS installed
API settings reviewed

Notes

TWS is convenient for manual inspection and development because the UI is visible.

For unattended infrastructure, IB Gateway is usually a better fit.

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