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Everything we have shipped to Beancount.io, newest first. Each entry links to the full release write-up.

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2026

  1. Latest release

    Beancount.io 3.6 Summer Release: Smarter Imports, Actionable AI, and a Rebuilt Mobile Experience

    Beancount.io 3.6 closes the gap between financial activity and a reliable ledger with smarter imports, reviewable AI actions, and a rebuilt mobile app.

  2. Beancount.io's Ask AI Can Now Write Entries and Read Receipts

    Beancount.io expanded its Ask AI assistant from a read-only Q&A tool into an action-capable agent that drafts and writes ledger entries, reads uploaded receipts and bank-statement screenshots, and commits nothing without explicit user approval — live at /agent.

  3. Beancount MCP: Connect Your Ledger to Claude, Cursor, and Any AI Assistant

    The Beancount MCP server connects your plain-text ledger to Claude, Cursor, Windsurf, and any MCP-compatible AI client over OAuth 2.1 — ask questions, run BQL queries, and commit ledger edits without leaving your AI tool.

  4. Budget Tracking: Set a Number, Watch Your Spending

    Set monthly, weekly, or custom budgets for any expense account and visualize your actual spending against those limits — directly in your Beancount ledger.

  5. Plaid Integration: Sync Your Bank to Beancount

    Connect your bank accounts to Beancount with Plaid integration. Securely import transactions and let AI suggest categories—manual entry is now optional.

  6. Smart Import: Drop a File, Get a Ledger

    Import bank statements, receipts, and spreadsheets into your Beancount ledger with AI-powered Smart Import — no manual data entry required.

  7. Beancount AI: Your Personal AI CFO, Code-Verified

    Beancount AI bridges the gap in financial management by providing the strategic capabilities of a high-end finance team to startups, utilizing AI for better, faster, and more affordable financial insights.

  8. The Open Ledger Movement

    Beancount.io launches the Open Ledger Movement, revolutionizing financial data management by making it social, version-controlled, and collaborative, akin to open-source code.

2025

  1. Beancount.io v3.0: Your Financial Data, Under Your Control

    Beancount.io launches next-generation with a modern dashboard, Git integration, enhanced Fava features, and faster performance

  2. Announcing Beancount.io Website v2: More Powerful, More Helpful

    Beancount.io unveils its revamped website, designed for clarity and usability, featuring expanded documentation and tutorials to enhance your plain-text accounting experience.

2023

  1. Reintroducing the Free Plan for New Customers

    Starting May 1st, 2023, Beancount reintroduces its free plan for new customers, enhancing accessibility and user experience while maintaining quality for Pro plan users.

2022

  1. Enhancing Your Beancount Experience with Custom Links and Queries

    Learn how to enhance your Beancount experience by implementing custom sidebar links and SQL queries to streamline your financial tracking and reporting.

2021

  1. Fava Upgrade to Version 1.19: Key Changes and Improvements

    The latest upgrade of Fava to version 1.19 brings significant changes, including a migration to the default-page option, new features, and bug fixes, enhancing the user experience for Beancount users.

  2. Enhancements to Beancount.io: Performance and Security Upgrades

    Beancount.io has implemented significant upgrades to enhance service performance and security, including a server upgrade that boosts speed by 30% and an update to the Fava software, introducing new features and bug fixes.

2020

  1. Beancount Mobile: Our Commitment to Open Source and Privacy

    Beancount.io proudly announces the open-sourcing of Beancount mobile, reinforcing our dedication to privacy and transparency while providing users with enhanced choices and solutions.

  2. Beancount App Update: Enhancements for a Better Experience

    The latest Beancount app update introduces new features including email report subscriptions and an announcement section, enhancing user experience and reliability.

  3. Introducing the Beancount Mobile Apps for iOS and Android

    Beancount launches its first mobile apps for iOS and Android, simplifying transaction entry and financial reporting on the go. Join our community to shape future features and enhance your financial life.