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gnucash-cli

Gnucash-cli is a command line tool for working with Gnucash, which is a personal and small business financial accounting software.

Gnucash-cli allows users to perform various financial operations via the command line interface. It can be used to create, manage, and manipulate Gnucash data files, which are stored in XML format. With gnucash-cli, users can import and export financial data, generate reports, reconcile accounts, and perform other financial tasks programmatically.

This command line tool is particularly useful for automating financial processes, batch operations, and integration with other software systems. It provides a way to interact with Gnucash without using the graphical user interface, making it suitable for use in scripts or programs.

Gnucash-cli is a versatile tool that enables users to efficiently manage their financial data and perform tasks quickly and easily from the command line. It is widely used by individuals, small business owners, accountants, and developers who need to interact with their Gnucash data programmatically.

List of commands for gnucash-cli:

  • gnucash-cli:tldr:532dc gnucash-cli: Get quotes for currencies and stocks specified in a file and print them.
    $ gnucash-cli --quotes get ${filename-gnucash}
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  • gnucash-cli:tldr:d08e7 gnucash-cli: Generate a financial report of a specific type, specified by `--name`.
    $ gnucash-cli --report run --name "${Balance Sheet}" ${filename-gnucash}
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