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The Firefly III Data Importer can import data into Firefly III

PHP ◇ budgeting AGPL-3.0
★837STARS
⑂133FORKS
!1ISSUES
🏆#2,890GLOBAL RANK
🔥6DAYS TRENDING
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data-importer gained 21 stars in the last 30 days, about 1 a day, and now has 837. It is about 5 years old and has averaged roughly 167 stars a year. It ranks #215 among PHP repositories and #2,890 across all languages on GitHubRepo.

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data-importer has maintained a continuous presence across global trending indexes, peaking at #570. Below is the 30-day activity profile:

💡 Overview

data-importer is an open-source project written in PHP: The Firefly III Data Importer can import data into Firefly III.

Engineered for speed, consistency, and developer ease, it solves common hurdles in budgeting, csv, data-management. It provides clear interfaces, comprehensive configuration options, and seamless integration with existing tools across the modern development stack.

⚡ Key Features

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Optimized execution pipeline written in PHP for predictable speed.

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Zero-friction configuration with comprehensive sensible defaults out of the box.

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Cross-platform runtime support across Linux, macOS, and Windows environments.

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Strong typing and modular architecture designed for easy extension and maintainability.

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Standardized CLI and API interfaces for smooth integration into CI/CD workflows.

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Active community maintenance with regular dependency updates and security patches.

📥 Installation

terminal
$ git clone https://github.com/firefly-iii/data-importer.git
cd data-importer

⚙ System Requirements

Platforms

  • • macOS
  • • Linux
  • • Windows

Runtime & Dependencies

PHP >= 8.2 with Composer

Architecture

x86_64, ARM64 (Apple Silicon & Graviton)

🧠 How It Works

data-importer coordinates its core functionality through a modular PHP 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 data-importer into PHP 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 AGPL-3.0 license.

🚀 Getting Started

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Install data-importer using your package manager: `git clone https://github.com/firefly-iii/data-importer.git`

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Initialize your project workspace or configuration file for data-importer.

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Import data-importer into your codebase or invoke it directly from your terminal.

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Execute your test suite or run `data-importer --help` to verify successful setup.

👍 Strengths

Active community backing with 837 GitHub stars and verified adoption.
Permissive open-source distribution under the AGPL-3.0 license.
Built in PHP for high execution speed and developer familiarity.
Cross-platform compatibility across modern Linux, macOS, and Windows environments.
Clean modular design allowing flexible configuration and pipeline integration.

⚠️ Considerations

Requires familiarity with PHP and modern CLI workflows.
Ecosystem extensions may require manual configuration depending on environment constraints.
Active development roadmap means breaking API changes may occur across major versions.

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👥 Who Should Use This

Developers and engineering teams building with PHP, seeking reliable, tested, and actively maintained tooling for production workloads.

🏆 Nearby in the Rankings

firefly-iii/data-importer is currently ranked #2,890 by stars across every repository tracked on GitHubRepo. These are adjacent projects:

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does data-importer do? +

The Firefly III Data Importer can import data into Firefly III

What language is data-importer written in? +

The primary language is PHP. Topics include: budgeting, csv, data-management, firefly, firefly-iii.

Is data-importer actively maintained? +

Yes, the last recorded push was on Sep 26, 2026 with 1 open issues being tracked.

How many stars does data-importer have? +

data-importer has 837 stars and 133 forks on GitHub.

How does data-importer rank among GitHub repositories? +

With 837 stars, firefly-iii/data-importer is ranked #2,890 globally across all repositories tracked on GitHubRepo and #215 among PHP projects.

What license is data-importer distributed under? +

The repository reports a AGPL-3.0 license. Always verify the repository LICENSE file for legal terms.

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