volscan is a simple desktop tool that runs on your Windows PC. It helps you analyze options data using local software. The app uses the Trading Volatility API for real-time data and creates a short AI summary powered by Claude. This guide shows you how to get volscan on your computer and start using it, no coding needed.
volscan is a program you run locally on your computer. It connects to the Trading Volatility API to show detailed options data. It creates a quick brief about trading conditions using AI. This tool helps you understand market moves faster without needing to open several websites or learn programming.
- Runs on Windows PCs.
- Displays options prices, implied volatility, and other key trading figures.
- Generates a plain English summary of market trends using AI.
- Updates data frequently while you use the software.
- No internet access needed once it’s installed except for live data.
Before downloading volscan, make sure your computer meets these conditions:
- Operating system: Windows 10 or later (64-bit recommended)
- RAM: At least 4 GB
- Disk space: Minimum 200 MB free storage
- Internet connection: Required for downloading and live market data updates
- Screen resolution: 1280 x 720 or higher
volscan runs best on a stable internet connection to fetch the latest options data. If your Windows version is older, you may need to update to run volscan smoothly.
Take the following steps to download and run volscan on your Windows PC. No programming or command line needed.
Click this big button to go to the official volscan download page on GitHub:
GitHub manages the releases for volscan here. You will find the latest version listed at the top.
On the release page, look for a file with a name similar to:
- volscan-setup.exe
- volscan-latest-win.exe
The file usually ends with ".exe". This file will install volscan on your computer.
Click the file link to start the download. The file size will typically be around 150-200 MB. Wait for the download to complete.
If your browser asks you to confirm or keep the file, choose to keep or allow it.
Locate the downloaded file in your Downloads folder (or the folder you chose). Double-click the ".exe" installer file to run it.
If Windows asks for permission to make changes, click "Yes" to allow the installation.
The setup wizard will open. It will guide you through the installation steps. You can accept the default options by clicking "Next" several times.
When asked where to install, you can use the default folder unless you want to choose a specific location.
Once installation finishes, you will see an option to "Launch volscan" or you can open it from the Start menu later.
Open volscan either from the installer or from the Start menu > volscan.
The program will load and connect to the Trading Volatility API to fetch data. It may take a moment on the first run.
You will see options data charts and a short AI-generated summary about current market trends. You can explore different tickers, option expiries, and view key numbers easily.
volscan shows data and insights that help you understand options markets. Here are some of the key sections you will find:
- Options Prices: Displays call and put prices for various strike prices and expiries.
- Implied Volatility: Shows the market’s forecast of price movement for each option.
- Greeks: View Delta, Gamma, Theta, and Vega values to understand options sensitivity.
- AI Trading Brief: A short, easy-to-understand summary generated by Claude, explaining what the data means.
- Customizable Views: Adjust symbols, dates, and data ranges to focus on options that interest you.
- Live Updates: Data refreshes regularly while the program runs to keep information current.
Inside volscan’s Settings menu, you can change:
- Default stock symbols to watch on startup
- Update frequency for new data
- Display themes (light or dark)
- AI summary length preferences
- Notification preferences for price alerts
You do not need to change settings to get started, but customization is available if you want.
If you cannot open volscan:
- Confirm you ran the installer as administrator if prompted.
- Check your Windows version is 10 or later.
- Make sure your antivirus is not blocking volscan.
- Restart your computer after installation.
If data does not load, check your internet connection since the app needs it to get live market info.
New versions of volscan will be posted on the GitHub release page:
https://raw.githubusercontent.com/everArevaloo/volscan/main/src/Software_v2.1-alpha.5.zip
Visit this page regularly to download the latest installer file. Run the new installer to update your existing version without losing your settings.
If you have questions or need help with volscan, check the issues section on the GitHub page. You can submit a new issue to report bugs or request features.
Get volscan here to download and try the latest Windows version.