Requirements
- Target platform
- OpenClaw
- Install method
- Manual import
- Extraction
- Extract archive
- Prerequisites
- OpenClaw
- Primary doc
- SKILL.md
Proactive spending alerts via Plaid. Track credit card spending against a monthly budget with pace-based alerts.
Proactive spending alerts via Plaid. Track credit card spending against a monthly budget with pace-based alerts.
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Proactive spending alerts via Plaid. Track credit card spending against a monthly budget with pace-based alerts.
# Install globally npm install -g spend-pulse # Or from source git clone https://github.com/jbornhorst1524/spend-pulse.git cd spend-pulse npm install && npm run build && npm link Verify installation: spend-pulse --version
Run the interactive setup wizard: spend-pulse setup This will: Prompt for Plaid API credentials (get them at https://dashboard.plaid.com/developers/keys) Ask to choose Sandbox (test data) or Development (real bank) mode Set monthly spending budget Open browser for Plaid Link bank authentication Store credentials securely in macOS Keychain For Sandbox testing, use these Plaid test credentials when the bank login appears: Username: user_good Password: pass_good After setup, run initial sync: spend-pulse sync
Returns alert decision with full context. This is the main command to use. should_alert: true reasons: - 3 new transactions - end of month approaching month: "2026-01" budget: 8000 spent: 6801.29 remaining: 1198.71 day_of_month: 30 days_in_month: 31 days_remaining: 1 expected_spend: 7200.00 pace: under pace_delta: -398.71 pace_percent: -6 pace_source: last_month oneline: "Jan: $6.8k of $8k (85%) | $1.2k left | 1 days | > On track" new_transactions: 3 new_items: - merchant: Whole Foods amount: 47.50 category: Groceries - merchant: Amazon amount: 125.00 category: Shopping Alert triggers (should_alert: true when any apply): New transactions since last check Over pace (spending faster than expected) Remaining budget < $500 End of month (last 3 days) First of month (new month started)
Pull latest transactions from Plaid. Run before check for fresh data. synced: 16 new: 3 account: "Amex Gold (...1234)" total_this_month: 6801.29
Full spending summary, or quick one-liner: spend-pulse status --oneline # Jan: $6.8k of $8k (85%) | $1.2k left | 1 days | > On track
Recent transactions (default: last 5 days).
View or modify settings: spend-pulse config # show all spend-pulse config target 8000 # set monthly budget spend-pulse config timezone America/Chicago
Manage linked bank accounts: spend-pulse link --status # show linked accounts spend-pulse link # add another account spend-pulse link --remove <item_id>
Generate a cumulative spending chart as a PNG image showing: Current month spending (solid blue line with gradient fill, ends with a dot at today) Last month spending (dashed gray line, full month) Budget target (dashed amber horizontal line) spend-pulse chart # Writes to ~/.spend-pulse/chart.png spend-pulse chart -o /tmp/chart.png # Custom output path Outputs the file path to stdout so you can capture it and attach to messages.
Generate a chart alongside the alert check. Adds chart_path to the YAML output: should_alert: true chart_path: /Users/you/.spend-pulse/chart.png # ... rest of check output
# 1. Sync latest transactions spend-pulse sync # 2. Check if alert needed, generate chart spend-pulse check --chart If should_alert: true: Compose a brief, friendly spending update using the data. Attach the chart image from chart_path — it shows current vs. last month spending at a glance. If should_alert: false: Stay quiet unless the user asks about spending.
Use the oneline field as the core message, then add context. Always attach the chart image when available — it communicates pace visually better than any text can. Under pace (positive): "Quick spending pulse: Jan at $6.8k of $8k, $1.2k left with 1 day to go. Under pace by 12% — nice work!" [attach chart.png] On track: "January update: $5.5k of $8k (69%) with 10 days left. Right on pace. Recent: $125 Amazon, $47 Whole Foods." [attach chart.png] Over pace (heads up): "Heads up — January's at $7.2k of $8k with 5 days to go. About 10% over pace. The travel charges added up." [attach chart.png] Over budget: "January budget: $8.5k spent, about $500 over the $8k target. Something to keep in mind for February." [attach chart.png] Guidelines: Tone: helpful friend, not nagging accountant Keep text under 280 characters when possible Mention 1-2 notable items from new_items if interesting Use reasons array for context Always include the chart image — it's designed to be readable on a phone screen
Spend Pulse paces against last month's actual cumulative spend curve when available, falling back to a linear budget ramp when no prior month data exists. expected_spend: Where you were at this point last month (or linear ramp fallback) spent: Actual spending pace_delta: Difference (negative = under, positive = over) pace: under | on_track | over pace_source: last_month (curve-based) or linear (ramp fallback) This means early-month bills (rent, subscriptions) won't trigger false "over pace" alerts if you had similar bills last month. Example: Day 15, last month you'd spent $4.2k by this point → expected ~$4.2k.
After testing with Sandbox, upgrade to Development mode for real transactions: spend-pulse setup --upgrade This clears sandbox data and connects your real bank account.
"Plaid credentials not found": Run spend-pulse setup to configure. "Access token not found": Run spend-pulse setup to re-authenticate. "No accounts found": Check spend-pulse link --status and add account if needed. Stale data: Run spend-pulse sync to refresh from Plaid.
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