> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://docs.pinescriptstrategy.com/tools/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://docs.pinescriptstrategy.com/tools/setup-instructions/generate-trading-signals.md).

# Generate Trading Signals

In this section we'll cover how to set up a signal generator (it's easy!).

The PSStrategyX tool does not work alone. Well it does, but it doesn't do anything. Just like a vehicle, it's useless without a driver. That's where the trading signals come in. So you'll need to have room for 2 indicators to make this work.&#x20;

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### What Is A Signal Generator?

This is just a fancy name for an indicator that provides buy/sell signals. You might already use one, if not, don't worry there are plenty of them on TradingView and it's easy to make your own.&#x20;

The only caveat is the buy/sell signals need to be plotted onto the chart in a specific way so they can be used as an input for the PSStrategyX tool.&#x20;

{% hint style="info" %}
You can check out the ["Presets"](/tools/setup-instructions/generate-trading-signals/presets.md) section for ready-to-go signal generators or you can[ "Build Your Own"](/tools/setup-instructions/generate-trading-signals/build-your-own.md)
{% endhint %}

If you already have a signal generator, then head to the next section to learn how to ["Connect Trading Signals To PSStrategyX"](/tools/setup-instructions/connect-trading-signals-to-psstrategyx.md)
