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Installation

ChuchoBot is distributed as a portable Windows application that requires no installer. Simply download the release package, extract it, and run the executable.

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Prerequisites

Before installing ChuchoBot, ensure your system meets the following requirements:
Required software:
  • Windows 7 or later
  • Microsoft .NET Framework 4.7.2 or higher

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Install .NET Framework 4.7.2

If you don’t have .NET Framework 4.7.2 installed:
  1. Visit the Microsoft .NET Framework download page
  2. Download the .NET Framework 4.7.2 Runtime installer
  3. Run the installer and follow the prompts
  4. Restart your computer if prompted

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Verify Primary API access

ChuchoBot requires access to the Primary API (Matriz platform) provided by your broker (ALyC). The application will not function without valid API credentials.
You must have:
  • An active trading account with a broker that supports Matriz
  • Your Matriz username and password
  • Your broker’s Primary API base URL
Common Primary API base URLs: 
Cocos Capital: https://api.cocos.xoms.com.ar
Eco Valores: https://api.eco.xoms.com.ar
Veta Capital: https://api.veta.xoms.com.ar
Bull Market Brokers: https://api.bull.xoms.com.ar
Cohen: https://api.cohen.xoms.com.ar
Adcap: https://api.adcap.xoms.com.ar
BCCH: https://api.bcch.xoms.com.ar
If you don’t know your Primary API base URL, contact your broker’s support team or check their documentation for Matriz API access.

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Download ChuchoBot

1

Navigate to releases

Go to the ChuchoBot releases page on GitHub.
2

Download the latest version

Find the latest release and download the ZIP file. The file will be named with the release date, for example:
ChuchoBot2023-10-06.zip
3

Extract the archive

Right-click the downloaded ZIP file and select “Extract All…” or use your preferred extraction tool.Choose a destination folder where you want to install ChuchoBot, such as:
C:\Program Files\ChuchoBot
Or any folder of your choice.
4

Run ChuchoBot.exe

Navigate to the extracted folder and double-click ChuchoBot.exe to launch the application.
You may see a Windows SmartScreen warning on first launch. Click “More info” and then “Run anyway” to proceed.

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File structure

After extraction, your ChuchoBot folder will contain: 
ChuchoBot/
├── ChuchoBot.exe              # Main application executable
├── ChuchoBot.exe.config       # Configuration file
├── Primary.dll                # Primary API library
└── [other DLL dependencies]    # Required libraries
The ChuchoBot.exe.config file contains application settings including market hours, telemetry configuration, and default values. You can manually edit this file to customize advanced settings.

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Configuration file

The ChuchoBot.exe.config file allows you to customize:
  • Market hours: Opening and closing times for general market and CI (Contado Inmediato)
  • Telemetry: Application Insights connection string (can be removed to disable telemetry)
  • Default settings: API base URL, username, and other preferences
Default market hours: 
<setting name="MarketOpenTime" serializeAs="String">
  <value>10:30:00</value>
</setting>
<setting name="MarketCloseTime" serializeAs="String">
  <value>17:00:00</value>
</setting>
<setting name="MarketCloseTimeWithAuction" serializeAs="String">
  <value>16:57:00</value>
</setting>

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Disabling telemetry

To disable application telemetry:
  1. Open ChuchoBot.exe.config in a text editor
  2. Locate the <connectionStrings> section
  3. Delete the entire section:
<connectionStrings>
  <add name="Primary.WinFormsApp.Properties.Settings.AppInsightsConnectionString"
    connectionString="..." />
</connectionStrings>
  1. Save the file and restart ChuchoBot

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Troubleshooting

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Application won’t start

  • Verify .NET Framework 4.7.2 is installed
  • Check Windows Event Viewer for error details
  • Try running as Administrator

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”File is blocked” error

If Windows blocks the file:
  1. Right-click ChuchoBot.exe
  2. Select “Properties”
  3. Check “Unblock” at the bottom
  4. Click “Apply” and “OK”

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Missing DLL errors

Ensure you extracted all files from the ZIP archive, not just the executable.

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Next steps

Once ChuchoBot is installed and running, proceed to the quick start guide to:
  • Log in with your Matriz credentials
  • Configure your Primary API connection
  • Add instruments to monitor
  • Run your first arbitrage scan

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