Introducing OopsBudgeter: A Self-Hosted Budgeting Application Built with Modern Technologies
In today’s digital landscape, privacy and control over personal data are more important than ever. Recognizing this need, I have developed an open-source, self-hosted budgeting application designed to provide users with a lightweight and secure way to manage their finances. Meet OopsBudgeter, a modern budgeting tool built with Next.js and PostgreSQL, offering a seamless user experience without compromising privacy.
About OopsBudgeter
OopsBudgeter is a comprehensive budgeting solution that empowers users to manage their finances locally. With its straightforward setup and intuitive interface, it allows users to maintain complete control over their financial data—all while enjoying essential budgeting features.
Core Features
- Self-Hosting & Data Privacy: Your financial data remains entirely under your control, hosted on your preferred server or cloud platform.
- Recurring Transactions Support: Easily track regular income or expenditure patterns.
- Transaction Management: Right-click on any transaction to print a receipt, delete, or perform other actions.
- Clear Summaries: Get concise balance overviews and category breakdowns for quick financial insights.
- User-Friendly Minimal UI: Designed with simplicity in mind—no intrusive tracking, no advertisements.
- Progressive Web App (PWA) Support: Access your budget on any device with offline capabilities.
- Customizable Currency: Change your currency as needed; the app adjusts balances dynamically accordingly.
- Flexible Deployment Options: Deploy on Vercel for quick setup or host on your own VPS for maximum control.
Technical Stack
The application is built using modern web technologies to ensure performance and maintainability:
- Next.js + TypeScript: For a robust, scalable front-end framework.
- TailwindCSS: To craft a minimal, responsive UI.
- PostgreSQL: A reliable, open-source database to store your financial data securely.
Quick Deployment Guide
Setting up OopsBudgeter is designed to be straightforward: clone the repository, configure your database connection URL, and deploy the application. Whether you prefer serverless platforms like Vercel or traditional VPS hosting, the process remains simple and efficient.
Open Source & Community Involvement
This project is fully open source, inviting contributions, feedback, and suggestions. If you’re passionate about privacy-focused finance tools and want to help improve OopsBudgeter, your input is very welcome.
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