Getting Started
Welcome to Moneywright - a private, AI-powered personal finance app
Moneywright is a free, open-source personal finance app that runs on your computer. Upload your bank statements, track expenses and investments, and get AI-powered insights — all without your data leaving your machine.
Why Moneywright?
- 100% Private — Your financial data stays on your computer. No cloud sync, no accounts, no data harvesting.
- Works with Any Bank — If your bank gives you a PDF or CSV statement, Moneywright can read it.
- AI-Powered — Smart categorization, subscription detection, and a chat assistant that answers questions about your finances.
- Free Forever — Open source, no premium tiers, no subscriptions.
Quick Start
1. Download the desktop app
| Platform | Download |
|---|---|
macOS (Apple Silicon) M1, M2, M3, M4 Macs | View releases |
macOS (Intel) Older Macs (pre-2020) | View releases |
Windows Windows 10/11 | View releases |
Linux (DEB) Ubuntu, Debian | View releases |
2. Add your AI provider (optional but recommended)
Moneywright uses AI to categorize transactions and power the chat assistant. You bring your own API key from OpenAI, Anthropic, Google, or run locally with Ollama.
3. Import your first statement
Drop a PDF or CSV bank statement into Moneywright. The AI will extract and categorize every transaction automatically.
Alternative: Command Line Install
If you prefer the terminal, install with a single command:
# macOS / Linux
curl -fsSL https://moneywright.com/install.sh | bash
# Windows (PowerShell)
irm moneywright.com/install.ps1 | iexThen run moneywright and open http://localhost:17777.