A budget that fits.
Set monthly category limits, see what remains, and adjust your plan as priorities change.
Monthly budgets / Custom categories
Open source. In your element.
Find your
financial flow.
Your budget. Your connections. Your code. A local-first studio for making sense of your money—and making the workflow your own.
No bank connection needed to try it. A few things to know
BAS /
Your studioIllustrative preview
A little more clarity.
Example month · USD
Net cash flow
$2,160.00
Income+$4,800.00
Expenses−$2,640.00
Your monthly plan$2,640 / $3,200
$560 left in your plan · 82.5% used
Transaction review3 ready for a closer look →
Invented sample figures · See the real app in the local demo
Local-first workspaceOpen-source foundationOptional integrationsBuilt to make your own
Inside your studio
Clarity, from the
big picture down.
See the real local demo, from monthly cash flow to the details behind each transaction. Every figure shown here is invented.
Actual app screens from an isolated synthetic demo. Images open full-size. This product page is separate from the self-hosted application.
A workspace, with room to grow.
Bring the moving
parts into view.
Start with a monthly plan. Review the details. Add the connections that make sense for you. BAS keeps the workflow understandable and the code available to change.
The details, organized.
Bring transactions into one place. Review categories, distinguish transfers, and keep refunds in context.
Manual entry / Transaction review
Your chosen connections.
Add Plaid transaction sync, read-only SnapTrade account values, or optional cloud or local AI assistance.
Your accounts / Your configuration
Start with the sample studio.
Take it for
a local spin.
Run BAS on your computer with invented data. Explore the dashboard before deciding whether to set up a personal workspace.
Node.js 24.10+ in the 24.x line and Git are required. The demo runs on your computer’s loopback address.
Read the setup guide ↗01 / YOUR TERMINAL
git clone https://github.com/Zoraz01/budget-automation-studio.git
cd budget-automation-studio
npm ci
npm startFull instructions and personal-workspace setup are in the README.
02 / YOUR BROWSER
http://127.0.0.1:4310
Demo password: demoChoose “Explore the demo.” No provider credentials or live financial accounts are needed. Demo edits persist locally.
Clear before you connect.
A few things to know.
Is this a hosted finance service?
BAS is an open-source, self-hosted starter. The included server binds to your computer’s loopback address. A secure remote deployment requires additional setup and validation; a desktop localhost address is not reachable from a phone.
Do I have to connect a bank or use AI?
No. The synthetic demo works without either. You can use manual transactions in a personal workspace. Optional provider connections require your own eligible accounts, credentials and configuration.
Where does my information go?
The workspace database and provider credentials live on the server you run. If you enable cloud AI, your question and budget aggregates are sent to your chosen provider. Local Ollama is an alternative. Review the setup guide and provider terms before connecting services.
What does it cost?
The source is available under the MIT license. Your hosting, provider access and optional AI usage may have their own costs. BAS does not include a paid hosting plan or financial advice.
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