actualbudget/actual
A local-first personal finance app
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STARS · LAST 30 DAYS
24
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#95
MOST-STARRED TypeScript
| Window | 7 days | 30 days | 90 days |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stars gained | +0 | +732 | +2.2K |
| Per day | 1 | 24 | 24 |
| Forks gained | +0 | +61 | +154 |
actual gained 732 stars in the last 30 days, about 24 a day, and now has 29.3K. It is about 4 years old and has averaged roughly 7.3K stars a year. It ranks #95 among TypeScript repositories and #477 across all languages on GitHubRepo.
Trending Record
14
DAYS ON TRENDING
#396
BEST RANK
Sep 28, 2026
FIRST APPEARANCE
Active
STATUS TODAY
actual has maintained a continuous presence across global trending indexes, peaking at #396. Below is the 30-day activity profile:
💡 Overview
actual is an open-source project written in TypeScript: A local-first personal finance app.
Engineered for speed, consistency, and developer ease, it solves common hurdles in budgeting, finance, money. It provides clear interfaces, comprehensive configuration options, and seamless integration with existing tools across the modern development stack.
⚡ Key Features
Optimized execution pipeline written in TypeScript for predictable speed.
Zero-friction configuration with comprehensive sensible defaults out of the box.
Cross-platform runtime support across Linux, macOS, and Windows environments.
Strong typing and modular architecture designed for easy extension and maintainability.
Standardized CLI and API interfaces for smooth integration into CI/CD workflows.
Active community maintenance with regular dependency updates and security patches.
📥 Installation
$ npm install actual⚙ System Requirements
Platforms
- • macOS
- • Linux
- • Windows
Runtime & Dependencies
Node.js >= 18, npm, pnpm or bun
Architecture
x86_64, ARM64 (Apple Silicon & Graviton)
🧠 How It Works
actual coordinates its core functionality through a modular TypeScript pipeline. It parses configuration parameters, validates inputs, and resolves dependencies asynchronously. By minimizing runtime overhead and keeping allocations localized, it delivers predictable performance in both local development environments and automated production workloads.
🎯 Production Use Cases
Production System Integration
Embed actual into TypeScript backend services to handle core application logic.
CI/CD Automated Pipelines
Run automated validation, builds, and integration suites during deployments.
Developer Tooling & Workflows
Accelerate developer onboarding with pre-configured project utilities.
Open Source Extension
Fork and customize internal modules under the repository's open MIT license.
🚀 Getting Started
Install actual using your package manager: `npm install actual`
Initialize your project workspace or configuration file for actual.
Import actual into your codebase or invoke it directly from your terminal.
Execute your test suite or run `actual --help` to verify successful setup.
👍 Strengths
⚠️ Considerations
⇄ Alternatives & Direct Competitors
👥 Who Should Use This
Developers and engineering teams building with TypeScript, seeking reliable, tested, and actively maintained tooling for production workloads.
🏆 Nearby in the Rankings
actualbudget/actual is currently ranked #477 by stars across every repository tracked on GitHubRepo. These are adjacent projects:
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does actual do? +
A local-first personal finance app
What language is actual written in? +
The primary language is TypeScript. Topics include: budgeting, finance, money, personal-finance.
Is actual actively maintained? +
Yes, the last recorded push was on Oct 3, 2026 with 240 open issues being tracked.
How many stars does actual have? +
actual has 29,268 stars and 3,073 forks on GitHub.
How does actual rank among GitHub repositories? +
With 29,268 stars, actualbudget/actual is ranked #477 globally across all repositories tracked on GitHubRepo and #95 among TypeScript projects.
What license is actual distributed under? +
The repository reports a MIT license. Always verify the repository LICENSE file for legal terms.
