GuruWatcher is a $99 one-time, self-hosted tool that watches concrete price levels from newsletters and sources you provide, then sends alerts to your Discord. It runs on your computer, never places orders, and is not investment advice.
Buying, setup & day to day
I’m not technical — how do I use this?
After you buy and download the zip: double-click the launcher → your browser opens the Control Panel → paste a Discord webhook → connect your newsletter email (Gmail uses an App password) → start Keep checking. You never type in a terminal — just leave the launcher window open. Walkthrough: Getting started. Step-by-step: Guides.
What exactly do I get for $99 — and is there a free trial?
One payment, no subscription. Right after checkout you download the app from the thank-you page — no waiting for an invite. It runs on your computer: it reads your newsletter email, watches the price levels it prints, and messages your Discord when one is hit. There’s no free version. You can practice in Safe mode — nothing posts to Discord — before going live. Want the private GitHub repo for updates and issues? Email [email protected].
Will it trade for me? Is this advice?
No to both. It never buys or sells anything, it’s not a broker, and it doesn’t tell you what to do. It only watches prices your newsletter printed and pings your Discord. You make the final call.
Which newsletters does it work with? Do I need Macro Charts?
Any newsletter you subscribe to — Macro Charts is just one example. GuruWatcher is BYO sources: it can read email, RSS, Telegram, or files you drop in. It does not redistribute Macro Charts or any paid newsletter, and you keep the content rights for what you bring in.
How does the email connection work — will it read my whole inbox?
No. Each check only pulls new or unread mail in the folder you choose — not your whole history. GuruWatcher doesn’t guess which sender is your newsletter, so point it at a dedicated mailbox or a Gmail filter into one label. Step-by-step: Connect your newsletter email.
Can I try it without sending real alerts?
Yes. In the Control Panel, Load sample fills in an invented SPY/QQQ issue, then Run once (safe) checks prices once — nothing posts to Discord. For ongoing practice, run Keep checking in Safe mode. Nothing posts until you intentionally choose Live with a saved webhook. Practice walkthrough: First run with a sample.
What is the Control Panel?
A small page in your browser that runs only on your computer. Double-click the launcher
and it opens — usually at http://127.0.0.1:8788/. It’s where you set your
Discord webhook, connect email, load samples, and start Keep checking. No terminal skills
required — just leave the launcher window open.
Does it check automatically?
Yes — turn on Keep checking and pick an interval (for example every 15 minutes). Choose Safe (no Discord posts) or Live (real alerts, needs your webhook). Your computer must stay awake while it checks; if it’s off or asleep, nothing runs. Guide: Keep checking.
Where does my data live?
On your machine, in one folder. Your newsletter text, config, and state stay local. Email is read from your mail server, prices are looked up from market data, and alerts go to your own Discord webhook — GuruWatcher doesn’t host your feeds or your webhook.
How do I get help?
Email [email protected] — that’s the primary way, before and after purchase. After you have the toolkit you can also open a GitHub Issue (repo invite on request) or join the Discord community.
Advanced
For power users. If you’re just starting, you don’t need any of this.
Can I drive it from Claude or Cursor?
Yes — an optional add-on. Setup is in the setup guide. This is for advanced users.
Does this work on Windows?
Yes — Windows, Mac, and Linux. Windows needs a one-time Python install from python.org; the launcher does the rest.
Do I need Docker?
No. Docker is an optional extra for power users who want the one-command pipeline. The launcher handles everything else. More in the setup guide.