# What Is AIMS Gator?

**AIMS Gator** is iTradeAIMS’s **multi-dimensional Alligator** on TradingView — the classic three-line mouth (jaw / teeth / lips) plus the **Purple Magic** higher-timeframe bias line. Tagline mindset: **Alligator = compass; AIMS Gator = map.**

## Official script[​](#official-script "Direct link to Official script")

[AIMS Gator TV](https://www.tradingview.com/script/T7ycEfnS-AIMS-Gator-TV/)

Public trend compass — Alligator jaw / teeth / lips plus Purple Magic bias, mouth ribbon, and state alerts (no boxes, no Setup 1/2).

## What it is[​](#what-it-is "Direct link to What it is")

* A **Pine indicator** (overlay) — not a strategy and not Strategy Tester equity.
* **Trend context**: feeding up, feeding down, or sleeping (mouth closed).
* **Purple Magic** — directional bias from higher-timeframe teeth logic (shown on the current chart).
* **TradingView published** as a protected-source script you can add freely ([AIMS Gator TV](https://www.tradingview.com/script/T7ycEfnS-AIMS-Gator-TV/)).

## Anatomy (quick)[​](#anatomy-quick "Direct link to Anatomy (quick)")

| Line             | Classic Alligator role       | Typical read                             |
| ---------------- | ---------------------------- | ---------------------------------------- |
| **Jaw (blue)**   | 13 SMMA offset 8             | Balance / trend of the current timeframe |
| **Teeth (pink)** | 8 SMMA offset 5              | Balance of a significant lower timeframe |
| **Lips (green)** | 5 SMMA offset 3              | Faster lower-timeframe balance           |
| **Purple Magic** | Displaced HTF teeth analogue | Higher-timeframe trend / bias            |

When the three Alligator lines intertwine, the gator is **Sleeping**. When they open in order — **Lips > Teeth > Jaw** (Feeding up) or **Lips < Teeth < Jaw** (Feeding down) — the mouth is open. State diagrams: [Quick start](/indicators/aims-gator/docs/tradingview/quick-start.md).

## What it is not[​](#what-it-is-not "Direct link to What it is not")

* **Not** [AIMS Box](/indicators/aims-box/docs/intro.md) — no fractal boxes, no Setup 1/2 lifecycle.
* **Not** [The Banana Indicator](/indicators/banana/docs/intro.md) — Gator does not colour candles or paint B#/S# labels.
* **Not** a standalone Purple Magic product page — companion Purple scripts still appear under [Other TradingView Scripts](/indicators/other-tradingview-scripts/docs/intro.md) for legacy editions.

## Three-lane architecture[​](#three-lane-architecture "Direct link to Three-lane architecture")

**Box = structure**, **Gator = trend (visible mouth)**, **Banana = candles**. Box PRO can use Gator/Purple **invisibly** as a filter; this hub is for traders who want the **visible** trend tools.

## Where to start[​](#where-to-start "Direct link to Where to start")

1. [Start on TradingView](/indicators/aims-gator/docs/tradingview.md)
2. [Quick start](/indicators/aims-gator/docs/tradingview/quick-start.md)
3. [Settings overview](/indicators/aims-gator/docs/tradingview/settings.md)
4. [Alerts](/indicators/aims-gator/docs/tradingview/alerts.md)

## Related reading[​](#related-reading "Direct link to Related reading")

* [AIMS Box TradingView editions](/indicators/aims-box/docs/tradingview.md) — Advanced shows Gator inline; PRO keeps bias invisible.
* [How to Setup on TradingView (Banana)](/indicators/banana/docs/tradingview.md) — stack Banana + Gator + Box when reviewing confluence by eye.

## Risk notice[​](#risk-notice "Direct link to Risk notice")

Gator states and Purple Magic bias are **review prompts**, not trade instructions. Trading involves risk. You are responsible for your own decisions and risk management.