Understand the Auto Trader first. Then decide how automated you want to be.
fdv.lol’s Auto Trader is an engine: it watches Pumping Radar leaders, runs a chain of safety gates, quotes routes, executes, and manages exits. Agent Gary adds an agentic, approval-based decision layer for entries -the system does the measuring, but it won’t buy unless Gary explicitly approves.
How it works
Auto Trader is designed to avoid preventable failure modes first (bad routes, low liquidity, insufficient data), and optimize second. When Agent Gary is enabled, buys become approval-based -still inside the same hard safety gates.
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RPC + preflight
Use a CORS-capable Solana RPC endpoint. The bot starts with a preflight check; if RPC is unhealthy, it stops.
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Two-wallet pattern
Trade from a dedicated Auto Wallet (burner). Set a Recipient (your main wallet) for Return/unwind.
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Choose your decision layer
Manual mode is rule-driven. Agent Gary mode is approval-based for entries (requires your provider key).
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Run it as a loop (not a one-off)
The engine ticks repeatedly: evaluate candidates, manage positions, and apply exits. Agent Gary can veto entries and reduce churn.
Agentic advantage (practical)
Trust anchors
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Open-source, verifiable links
Start from the official repo and domain. Be suspicious of DMs and lookalike domains.
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We don’t hold your funds
It runs client-side. You control keys and execution; the agent does not receive private keys.
Tools inside fdv.lol
Auto Trader is one workflow. fdv.lol also includes additional modules for monitoring, execution, and repeatable operations. Use what you need, keep constraints explicit, and keep balances small while you evaluate.
Auto Trader + Agent Gary
The automation loop: evaluate candidates, run safety gates, execute routes, and manage exits. Enable Agent Gary when you want approval-based entries and bounded tuning suggestions.
Other workflows
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Sentry
Monitoring-first workflows that help you watch conditions and reduce surprises.
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Hold / Follow
Repeatable position-management styles you can run with explicit constraints.
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Volume
Operational tooling for controlled repetition -only use with strict limits and conservative budgets.
Recommendation: start by reading the guide, then do a short sanity run before expecting any performance.
Safety checklist (read this first)
This is intentionally conservative. A “clean” first session is one where you avoid avoidable mechanics.
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Use the two-wallet pattern
Auto Wallet = dedicated trading wallet. Recipient = your main wallet for Return/unwind.
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Keep fee runway
Fund enough SOL for buys and fees/rent. Many failures look like “bugs” but are fee starvation.
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Verify the domain + links
Only trust fdv.lol and the official repo. Be cautious with DMs and lookalike domains.
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Expect skips (that's the system working)
Common skip reasons are protective: no route/quote, insufficient samples, edge gates, or simulation enforcement.
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Verify your mode
If Agent Gary is enabled but a key is missing, buys are blocked by design. Confirm “ACTIVE” before judging behavior.
Get 1:1 coaching
Get hands-on help to set up your bots safely: RPC, wallets, safety posture, and how to confirm your mode.
What we'll cover
A short, practical 1:1 that matches how the system actually behaves. We'll set RPC, create/fund the Auto Wallet with fee runway, set a Recipient, and identify the key log lines that confirm a healthy session. If you enable Agent Gary, entries become approval-based: the bot measures and gates, and only enters on explicit approval.
Prefer to self-serve?
Start from sources, then launch when you're ready. You can always request coaching later.
Tip: verify links from the repo and use a burner Auto Wallet with a Recipient set.
FAQ
Short answers to the questions people ask before running automation.
Do you hold funds or run accounts for users?
No. It’s client-side tooling -you control keys and execution. Use explicit limits and small balances while testing.
What is Agent Gary, exactly?
An optional decision agent for Auto Trader. With Gary enabled, entries are approval-based: the bot won't buy unless Gary approves.
Does Agent Gary get my private keys?
No. He receives a compact, precomputed signals payload and returns a JSON decision. Keys stay with you; signing happens locally.
Why didn't it buy anything?
Often it's a gate, not a bug: no route/quote, insufficient leader series, edge/simulation enforcement, or Gary mode enabled without a key (buys blocked by design).