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ezBookkeeping Project Description

What is the project about?

ezBookkeeping is a lightweight, self-hosted personal bookkeeping application. It's designed to be easy to deploy and use for tracking personal finances.

What problem does it solve?

It provides a simple, private, and customizable way for individuals to manage their finances without relying on third-party services or complex software. It avoids subscription fees and data privacy concerns associated with cloud-based bookkeeping solutions.

What are the features of the project?

  • Open Source & Self-hosted: Users have full control over their data and can host the application on their own servers.
  • Lightweight & Fast: Designed for performance and minimal resource usage.
  • Easy Installation: Supports Docker for one-command deployment, and also offers binary releases and build-from-source options.
  • Multiple Database Support: Works with various databases like SQLite, MySQL, and PostgreSQL.
  • Cross-Platform: Runs on Windows, macOS, and Linux, supporting x86, amd64, and ARM architectures.
  • User-Friendly Interface: Offers both desktop and mobile-optimized UIs, with a near-native app experience on mobile.
  • Account & Category Management: Supports two-level accounts and categories, with preset categories included.
  • Geolocation: Includes geographic location and map support for transactions.
  • Search & Filtering: Allows searching and filtering of transaction history.
  • Data Statistics: Provides data visualization and statistics.
  • Dark Theme: Offers a dark theme option.
  • Multi-Currency Support: Handles multiple currencies with automatic exchange rate updates.
  • Multi-Timezone Support: Supports different timezones.
  • Multi-Language Support: Available in multiple languages.
  • Security: Includes two-factor authentication and application lock (PIN/WebAuthn).
  • Data Import/Export: Supports importing and exporting data in various formats (OFX, QFX, QIF, IIF, GnuCash, FireFly III, etc.).

What are the technologies used in the project?

  • Backend: Go (Golang)
  • Frontend: (Implied, likely JavaScript/HTML/CSS, possibly a framework like React, Vue, or Angular, based on the UI screenshots and build process)
  • Databases: SQLite, MySQL, PostgreSQL (and potentially others)
  • Containerization: Docker
  • Build Tools: Node.js, NPM, GCC

What are the benefits of the project?

  • Privacy: Data is stored locally and not shared with third parties.
  • Control: Users have complete control over the application and its data.
  • Cost-Effective: No subscription fees; only the cost of hosting (which can be very low, even free on a home server).
  • Flexibility: Highly customizable and adaptable to different needs.
  • Portability: Can be easily moved between different servers or platforms.
  • Easy to use: User Friendly UI.

What are the use cases of the project?

  • Personal Finance Tracking: Individuals can track their income, expenses, and net worth.
  • Small Business Bookkeeping: Suitable for very small businesses or freelancers with simple bookkeeping needs.
  • Budgeting: Helps users create and stick to a budget.
  • Expense Tracking: Allows users to categorize and analyze their spending habits.
  • Financial Reporting: Generate basic financial reports.
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