ynab-converter 0.4.0

A powerful CLI tool for converting bank export files to YNAB-compatible CSV format with interactive preset management

YNAB Import Tool

A command-line tool for converting bank export files (CSV, Excel) to YNAB-compatible CSV format.

What it does

• Converts bank transaction files to YNAB's required CSV format
• Supports CSV and Excel files (.csv, .xlsx, .xls)
• Interactive terminal interface for file conversion
• Saves conversion settings as reusable presets
• Preview data before conversion

Installation

pip install ynab-converter

Quick Start

1. Run the tool:

   ynab-converter
   

2. Create a preset using a sample file from your bank

3. Convert your bank files using the preset

4. Import the generated CSV into YNAB

How it works

Creating a preset

When you first run the tool, you'll create a preset for your bank's file format:

1. Select a sample file - Choose a transaction file from your bank
2. Preview the data - See how your file looks
3. Clean up data - Remove header/footer rows if needed
4. Map columns - Tell the tool which columns contain:
   • Date
   • Payee/Description
   • Amount (or separate Inflow/Outflow columns)
   • Memo (optional)

Converting files

Once you have a preset:

1. Select "Convert File"
2. Choose your transaction file
3. The tool generates a YNAB-ready CSV file

File Support

Format	Extensions	Notes
CSV	.csv	Auto-detects separators
Excel	.xlsx, .xls	Reads first sheet

Platform Compatibility

Supported platforms:

• macOS (tested on macOS 15)
• Linux (tested on Ubuntu and other distributions)

Not supported:

• Windows (not tested, may have compatibility issues)

Requirements

• Python 3.12+

Configuration

Settings and presets are saved in:

• Config: ~/.config/ynab-converter/config.toml
• Presets: ~/.config/ynab-converter/presets/presets.json
• Output: ~/Downloads/ynab-exports/ (default)

Development

git clone https://github.com/pavelapekhtin/ynab-import.git
cd ynab-import
uv sync --dev

Run tests:

pytest

License

MIT License - see LICENSE file for details.

Support

• 🐛 Issues: GitHub Issues
• 📖 Documentation: This README

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Note: This tool is not affiliated with YNAB (You Need A Budget). It's an independent utility to help convert bank files to YNAB's CSV format.