> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.edgebook.io/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Pattern Library

> Build your personal playbook of recurring chart patterns

## Overview

The Pattern Library is your personal collection of recurring chart patterns. Save examples from your trades, add notes, and build a reference playbook that you can review before and during trading sessions.

## Why Build a Pattern Library?

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  <Accordion title="Recognition speed" icon="bolt">
    The more examples you collect, the faster you'll recognize patterns in real-time. Visual pattern matching becomes intuitive with practice.
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="Consistency" icon="equals">
    A documented library ensures you're trading the same setups consistently, not making impulsive decisions based on vague similarities.
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="Review and refine" icon="rotate">
    Regularly reviewing your patterns helps you refine your edge and identify which patterns work best for your trading style.
  </Accordion>
</AccordionGroup>

## Creating Patterns

### From Trade Images

The easiest way to create a pattern is from an existing trade:

1. Open a trade with chart images
2. Click the **Add to Pattern Library** button on any image
3. Choose to create a new pattern or add to an existing one
4. Add notes about the pattern

### Manual Creation

Create patterns without linking to trades:

1. Go to the **Patterns** section in the sidebar
2. Click **+ New Pattern**
3. Add a title and description
4. Upload images or add from existing trades

## Pattern Details

Each pattern can include:

### Basic Information

* **Title** - A descriptive name (e.g., "Bull Flag Breakout", "Double Bottom Reversal")
* **Description** - What makes this pattern work

### Images

* Multiple example images
* Before and after comparisons
* Different market conditions

### Notes

* Entry criteria
* Stop loss placement
* Target expectations
* Common variations

### Tags

* Organize by pattern type (breakout, reversal, continuation)
* Market conditions (trend, range, volatile)
* Timeframes (daily, intraday)

## Viewing Patterns

### Grid View

See all patterns as visual cards with thumbnail previews. Great for quick browsing.

### List View

A more compact view with pattern titles and metadata. Good for larger libraries.

### Filtering

Filter your patterns by:

* Tags
* Date created
* Search by title or description

## Using Patterns During Trading

<Steps>
  <Step title="Identify potential setup">
    When you see a chart that looks familiar, open your Pattern Library.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Find matching patterns">
    Browse or search for similar examples in your library.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Compare criteria">
    Check if the current setup matches your documented criteria.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Execute with confidence">
    If the pattern matches, execute according to your documented plan.
  </Step>
</Steps>

<Tip>
  Keep your Pattern Library open in a second monitor during trading sessions for quick reference.
</Tip>

## Pattern Organization

### Tags for Categorization

Create a tagging system that works for you:

**By Pattern Type:**

* `breakout`
* `pullback`
* `reversal`
* `continuation`

**By Market Condition:**

* `trending`
* `ranging`
* `high-volatility`

**By Timeframe:**

* `daily`
* `4h`
* `1h`
* `scalp`

### Linking to Strategies

Connect patterns to your broader trading strategies:

1. Open a pattern
2. Link it to a strategy/setup
3. When trading that setup, reference the pattern examples

## Best Practices

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  <Accordion title="Quality over quantity" icon="gem">
    Don't add every trade to your pattern library. Be selective - only add the clearest, most representative examples.
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="Include failures" icon="circle-xmark">
    Add examples of patterns that failed. Understanding why a pattern didn't work is as valuable as knowing when it works.
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="Update regularly" icon="arrows-rotate">
    Markets evolve. Regularly review your patterns and update or remove ones that no longer apply.
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="Add context" icon="circle-info">
    Include notes about market conditions, news events, or other factors that contributed to the pattern's success or failure.
  </Accordion>
</AccordionGroup>

## Related Features

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  <Card title="Strategies" icon="chess" href="/features/strategies">
    Organize patterns under your trading strategies.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Image Annotations" icon="pen" href="/features/image-annotations">
    Mark up pattern examples with key levels.
  </Card>
</CardGroup>


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