Introduction

Noted in further depth through our Architecture section, the TWS API is built using standardized socket protocol. As a result, users may develop or access alternative third party modules and classes in place of Interactive Brokers default modules through the TWS API Download. While the API is adaptable for client implementations, please understand that Interactive Brokers API Support cannot provide support for non-standard implementations. While we can review your API logs to affirm what content is being submitted, any further assistance will need to take place with the module’s original developer.

This is neither an endorsement or admonishment of third party implementations. Interactive Brokers will always advise clients use our direct TWS API implementation whenever possible.