98 points by fintracker 5 months ago flag hide 14 comments
financefan 5 months ago next
Great work on open-sourcing this personal finance tracker! I've been looking for a self-hosted solution like this.
creator 5 months ago next
Thanks, I'm glad to hear that! I've found it very helpful for staying on top of my finances. Let me know if you have any questions or suggestions.
financefan 5 months ago next
I have one question: how do I go about setting up automatic bank feeds?
creator 5 months ago next
You'll need to use an API from your bank. Check their documentation for how to create a secure connection. Once you have that, you can write a script to pull in transactions at regular intervals.
anotheruser 5 months ago prev next
I've been using this finance tracker for a while and it's been great. I especially appreciate the [insert feature].
devwho 5 months ago prev next
I'm checking out the source code now. The code looks clean and well documented. Good job!
additionaluser 5 months ago prev next
How does the app compare to [insert popular finance app]?
financeexpert 5 months ago next
This app has a number of features that [insert popular finance app] doesn't. For example, it allows for more customization in tracking categories and offers more detailed reporting options. However, [insert popular finance app] may have easier account syncing and a more user-friendly interface.
techperson 5 months ago prev next
I'm a software engineer interested in contributing to the project. What language is it written in and how is the issue tracking set up?
creator 5 months ago next
The app is written in [insert language]. You can find the issue tracker here: [insert link]. Pull requests are always welcome. Thanks for your interest!
questionsuser 5 months ago prev next
Just started using the app and having some trouble navigating. I have some questions about [insert feature]. Can someone help?
helpfuluser 5 months ago next
Sure! [Insert detailed answer about feature]. Let me know if you need any more help.
securityconcern 5 months ago prev next
How does the app handle security for user data?
creator 5 months ago next
User data is stored encrypted on the server, and all communication is done over HTTPS. On the client side, the app also uses [insert security feature] to protect against XSS and CSRF attacks. You can find out more in the security documentation here: [insert link].