Lifecycle Nodes, Universe Models and Windows Alpha Build

31 May 2026 · Original publication date

Historical update: features, availability and roadmap statements below reflect the original publication date.

Overview

This update expands platform access and gives developers more control over strategy behaviour. New graph capabilities and clearer backtest information reduce friction between designing a strategy and investigating its results.

The first Windows Alpha build brings the workspace to Windows users, while improvements to editor integration and saved run states support work across multiple projects.

What’s included

Platform and setup

• Windows Alpha: A dedicated installer supports Windows 10 and 11, extending access beyond the existing platforms.

• Rust tooling checks: New projects automatically check for the Rust tooling required to build strategies.

Strategy design

• Lifecycle logic nodes: Add custom On Start, On Init and On Teardown blocks to run modular code at the relevant strategy lifecycle stages.

• Dynamic universe models: Use reusable logic nodes to select tradable assets from your own criteria, moving beyond fixed symbol lists.

• Runtime support: Updated AQE support provides timing controls and failure handling for the new node capabilities.

Workspace and backtesting

• Editor workflow: Project file monitoring, resizable log panels and improved VS Code and Neovim configurations support development. Ghostty terminal support is added for macOS.

• Backtest inspection: Chart markers distinguish opening from closing actions. PaperBroker leverage settings are available in backtest configuration.

• Persistent run states: Run state is saved per project tab so it remains available when moving between active strategies.

Release notes

Windows installation: the Alpha installer was unsigned at the time of release and could prompt a Microsoft Defender warning.

Modular development: lifecycle and universe nodes provide additional control in the visual graph without requiring manual changes to generated code for those capabilities.

Alpha status: this update remains part of the Alpha programme. The platform and tooling continue to be refined through practical use and technical feedback.

Community

Please share issues involving Windows installation, node generation or the wider development workflow with the AlgoQuant team. Your feedback helps improve the AQS experience as the Alpha progresses.

https://algoquantstudio.com/

Happy Trading!