analyze-spending

Analyzes LunchMoney financial data for spending patterns, subscription audits, and budget reviews.

2|Updated Jan 8, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/caseyg/caseys-claude --skill analyze-spending
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Skill: analyze-spending
Source: https://github.com/caseyg/caseys-claude/tree/main/skills/analyze-spending
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/caseyg/caseys-claude --skill analyze-spending

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill includes assets (resource) and scripts (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

This Skill helps you understand your spending habits, identify potential savings by auditing subscriptions, and manage your personal finances more effectively using your LunchMoney data.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Spending Analysis: Get a clear overview of where your money goes by category and merchant.
  • Subscription Audit: Identify recurring expenses, find subscriptions you no longer need, and calculate potential savings.
  • Budget Review: Analyze your spending against your budget targets.
  • Use Case: You want to know how much you spent on dining out last month and if you can cut back on any subscriptions.

Quick Start

Analyze my spending for last month.

Frequently Asked Questions about analyze-spending

High-intent search queries and answers about installing and using this skill.

FAQPage Schema
How do I audit my recurring subscriptions using LunchMoney?

Subscription audits in LunchMoney identify recurring expenses to find unused services and calculate potential savings. The Skill automates data retrieval from your LunchMoney account to isolate recurring merchant charges.

Can I analyze my spending patterns by category and merchant with LunchMoney?

Spending analysis categorizes your LunchMoney transactions by merchant and category to show where your money goes. The Skill automates data retrieval and caching to generate a clear financial overview.

Do I need a LunchMoney API key to review my budget?

Budget review requires an active LunchMoney API key to access your financial data. The Skill uses this key to authenticate requests, retrieve transaction data via shell scripts, and compare spending against targets.

What's the best way to review last month's dining out expenses in LunchMoney?

Analyzing last month's dining expenses involves filtering LunchMoney transactions by category and date range. The Skill automates this data retrieval and caching process to generate a targeted spending report.

How does automated data caching work for LunchMoney financial analysis?

Automated data caching stores your LunchMoney transaction data locally during analysis to optimize report generation. This shell scripting approach retrieves financial records once, preventing repeated API calls during spending pattern reviews.