Welcome to nut! This guide will walk you through the basics of setting up and using nut for your financial tracking needs.

Installation

Getting nut up and running is simple. You have two options:

Option 1: Use the Cloud Version

If you’d prefer not to host nut yourself, you can sign up for our waitlist to get access to the cloud version.

Option 2: Self-Host

For those who prefer to maintain control over their data, self-hosting is simple:

git clone https://github.com/nuts-finance/nuts.git
cd nuts
docker-compose up -d

Setting Up Your First Account

Once you have nut running, here’s how to set up your first account:

1. Navigate to the accounts page
2. Click “Add New Account”
3. Fill in the details such as account name, type, and initial balance
4. Click Save

Tracking Your Transactions

Adding transactions is at the heart of nut’s functionality:

1. From the dashboard, click “Add Transaction”
2. Select the account associated with the transaction
3. Enter the amount, date, and category
4. Add optional notes or tags
5. Save the transaction

Next Steps

Now that you have the basics down, you might want to explore:

• Setting up recurring transactions
• Creating budgets
• Generating financial reports
• Connecting to your bank accounts for automatic import

Stay tuned for more blog posts diving deeper into these features!