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wilson

wilson is an open-source easy install project by openaccountant (openaccountant/wilson on GitHub). It has 42 GitHub stars and 6 forks, is released under the MIT license, and was last updated on GitHub on 4 October 2026.

Privacy-first AI bookkeeper: import, categorize, budget, report.

💎 Hidden gem★ 42 stars⑂ 6 forksMITupdated 2026-10
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// project facts

Project facts

GitHub stars
42
Forks
6
License
MIT
Last updated on GitHub
4 October 2026
Category
Easy Install
Listing
Hidden gem — a shorter page for a lesser-known project
Official site
Official site
// how it works

How it works

  1. Install Wilson

    Follow the official site for setup.

  2. Import transactions

    Bring in CSV exports from your bank.

  3. Review categories

    Let AI categorize, then correct as needed.

  4. Track and report

    Watch budgets and generate reports.

// features

Why people love it

CSV import

Brings in bank transaction exports.

AI categorization

Auto-sorts spending into categories.

Budget tracking

Watch budgets against real spend.

Financial reports

Generates reports from your books.

Privacy first

Your money data stays with you.

CLI + Bun

Fast TypeScript tooling.

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// run it

Run it yourself

  1. Step 1 — Clone the repo

    Download the source and enter the folder.

    git clone https://github.com/openaccountant/wilson.git
    cd wilson
  2. Step 2 — Install deps

    Install with Bun.

    bun install
  3. Step 3 — Start Wilson

    Launch the bookkeeper CLI.

    bun run start
// use cases

What you can build

  • Categorize bank transactions with AI.
  • Track personal or freelance budgets.
  • Generate financial reports locally.
  • Keep bookkeeping data off third-party servers.
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// faq

Questions, answered

What is Wilson?

A privacy-first AI bookkeeper for importing and categorizing transactions, at openaccountant/wilson.

How do I get data in?

Via CSV import from your bank or accounting exports.

Is my financial data private?

Yes. That is the point: it runs for you, not a SaaS.

Is it free?

Yes. MIT licensed.

Who is it for?

Freelancers and small teams who want AI bookkeeping they control.

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