The most dangerous category. The repository offers a .txt or .js file claiming to be a premium indicator but actually contains a script to steal your TradingView cookies or local session tokens.
Why these show up on GitHub
In the world of technical analysis, TradingView stands as the gold standard. Its built-in library is robust, but the often lies in exclusive, premium indicators — scripts typically locked behind paywalls, private invites, or vendor subscriptions. github tradingview premium indicator exclusive
When you find a premium indicator on GitHub, you might be downloading an older, buggier version that repaints even worse than the original. Unless you know how to read Pine Script code and verify barstate.isrealtime , you might be trading an illusion. The most dangerous category