Description:
Command-line, double-entry accounting tool
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Type: Formula
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Latest Version: 3.4.1@0
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Tracked Since: Oct 26, 2025
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Links:
Homepage |
formulae.brew.sh
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Category: Productivity
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Tags:
accounting
finance
cli
text-based
reporting
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Install:
brew install ledger
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About:
Ledger is a powerful, double-entry accounting system that runs from the command line. It allows users to track finances using plain text data files, offering a lightweight yet highly accurate way to manage complex financial records without a graphical interface.
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Key Features:
- Command-line interface for speed and scriptability
- Plain text data storage for version control and portability
- Powerful query language for generating reports
- Supports binary, text, and XML output formats
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Use Cases:
- Personal finance tracking via CLI
- Automated financial reporting via scripts
- Tracking complex investment portfolios
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Alternatives:
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hledger
– Haskell-based implementation with similar features but stricter parsing
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beancount
– Python-based alternative with a focus on plugin extensibility
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