Jesse is a mature, full-stack algorithmic trading framework designed for cryptocurrency backtesting, live/paper trading, hyperparameter optimization, Monte Carlo simulation, and rule significance testing. It combines a Python library with a FastAPI web server and a Nuxt.js dashboard, offering a comprehensive environment for developing and validating trading strategies. The repository also includes an MCP (Model Context Protocol) server for AI-assistant integration, over 180 technical indicators (many with Rust-accelerated backends), and a research API for programmatic strategy analysis. Architecture is modular with distinct layers: CLI entrypoint → web controllers / MCP tools → service layer → simulation engine (backtest/optimize/live) → exchange adapters. State management uses global singletons for in-memory simulation state, while persistent data is stored via Peewee ORM (PostgreSQL, optional TimescaleDB). The indicator library showcases a clean pattern with sequential/non-sequential modes and Rust fallback. However, the codebase shows signs of organic growth with some tightly coupled modules (global config, store singletons) and a large static frontend bundle that is opaque to analysis. Key strengths include the breadth of supported exchanges (10+), robust backtesting with realistic fee/margin/leverage modeling, and a well-designed MCP tool layer for AI-assisted development. Weaknesses include exchange driver duplication, a complex Rust subprocess for coordination, and dependency on many external APIs that require ongoing maintenance.