Extracts and organizes MQL5 articles and documentation. Use when researching MQL5 features, MetaTrader API documentation, Python MT5 integration, or algorithmic trading resources.
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name: article-extractor
description: Extracts and organizes MQL5 articles and documentation. Use when researching MQL5 features, MetaTrader API documentation, Python MT5 integration, or algorithmic trading resources.
allowed-tools: Read, Bash, Grep, Glob
---
# MQL5 Article Extractor
Extract technical trading articles from mql5.com for training data collection. **Scope limited to mql5.com domain only.**
## Scope Boundaries
**VALID requests:**
- "Extract this mql5.com article: <https://www.mql5.com/en/articles/19625>"
- "Get all articles from MQL5 user 29210372"
- "Download trading articles from mql5.com"
- "Extract 5 MQL5 articles for testing"
**OUT OF SCOPE:**
- "Extract from yahoo.com" - NOT SUPPORTED (mql5.com only)
- "Scrape news from reuters" - NOT SUPPORTED (mql5.com only)
- "Get stock data from Bloomberg" - NOT SUPPORTED (mql5.com only)
If user requests non-mql5.com extraction, respond: "This skill extracts articles from mql5.com ONLY. For other sites, use different tools."
## Repository Location
Working directory: `$HOME/eon/mql5` (adjust path for your environment)
Always execute commands from this directory:
```bash
cd "$HOME/eon/mql5"
```
## Valid Input Types
### 1. Article URL (Most Specific)
**Format**: `https://www.mql5.com/en/articles/[ID]`
**Example**: `https://www.mql5.com/en/articles/19625`
**Action**: Extract single article
### 2. User ID (Numeric or Username)
**Format**: Numeric (e.g., `29210372`) or username (e.g., `jslopes`)
**Source**: From mql5.com profile URL
**Action**: Auto-discover and extract all user's articles
### 3. URL List File
**Format**: Text file with one URL per line
**Action**: Batch process multiple articles
### 4. Vague Request
If user says "extract mql5 articles" without specifics, prompt for:
1. Article URL OR User ID
1. Quantity limit (for testing)
1. Output location preference
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## Reference Documentation
For detailed information, see:
- [Extraction Modes](./references/extraction-modes.md) - Single, batch, auto-discovery, official docs modes
- [Data Sources](./references/data-sources.md) - User collections and official documentation
- [Troubleshooting](./references/troubleshooting.md) - Common issues and solutions
- [Examples](./references/examples.md) - Usage examples and patterns
