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ledger

Track personal finances with hledger commands on a plain-text ledger.

Updated Aug 23, 2026
Search Tags:#finance#budgeting#transactions#journal#accounting#ledger#hledger
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/enantiomer-h/DotfilePub --skill ledger-enantiomer-h
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: ledger
Source: https://github.com/enantiomer-h/DotfilePub/tree/main/openclaw-docker/openclaw-docker/.openclaw/workspace/skills/ledger
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/enantiomer-h/DotfilePub --skill ledger-enantiomer-h

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

This skill helps you manage finances by using a plain-text ledger to track accounts and cash flow, reducing manual bookkeeping.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • View balances across all accounts to monitor net worth.
  • Generate income statements and transaction registers for budgeting and reporting.
  • Manage a default journal at ~/.hledger.journal to keep financial records consistent.

Quick Start

Run hledger balance to view all account balances.

Frequently Asked Questions about ledger

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I track personal finances using a plain-text journal?▼

To track personal finances with a plain-text journal, record transactions in an hledger journal file and run commands like balance and register to view cash flow and account balances.

Can I generate an income statement for budgeting across monthly periods?▼

Yes, you can generate an income statement for budgeting across monthly periods by running the hledger incomestatement command against your plain-text journal file.

Does hledger work for small teams needing expense tracking and financial reporting?▼

Yes, hledger works for small teams needing expense tracking and financial reporting by maintaining a shared default journal at ~/.hledger.journal to keep financial records consistent.

What is the best way to view balances across all my accounts?▼

The best way to view balances across all your accounts is to execute hledger balance, which reads your plain-text journal and outputs a summary of net worth and cash flow.

How do I view a transaction register for automated financial reporting?▼

To view a transaction register for automated financial reporting, run the hledger register command to output a chronological list of all transactions from your journal.

Do I need a specific file path to keep financial records consistent?▼

No specific path is required, but using the default journal at ~/.hledger.journal ensures hledger commands automatically locate your transactions and keep financial records consistent.

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