> [!tldr] Bookkeeping with [[Plaintext]] files. There's a standard (by *someone*?) for [[CLI]]-friendly accounting. Accounts and transactions are represented in [[Plaintext]]. They remain durable and accessible **forever**. ```ledger 2016/1/5 farmer's market expenses:groceries $50.00 Assets:checking ``` **Tools:** - Beancount - Ledger - HLedger I think I just prefer [[CSV]] files. Seems like you're not gaining much over a well-thought out CSV. **** # More ## Source - https://plaintextaccounting.org/