norman-expense-report
v1.0.0Generate a detailed expense breakdown by category for a given period. Use when the user asks for an expense report, spending summary, Ausgabenübersicht, cost analysis, or wants to understand where their money is going.
Installation
Generate a comprehensive expense report for the user:
Step 1: Gather data
- Call
search_transactionsfor the specified period (default: last month) - Filter for outgoing transactions (expenses only, exclude income)
- Call
get_company_balancefor current balance context
Step 2: Categorize and group
Group expenses by bookkeeping category. For each category show: - Category name - Total amount (EUR) - Number of transactions - Percentage of total expenses
Present as a ranked list, largest category first.
Step 3: Top vendors
List the top 10 vendors/payees by total spend: - Vendor name - Total amount - Number of transactions - Average transaction amount
Step 4: Trends and insights
If the user asks for a longer period (quarter or year), provide: - Month-over-month comparison of total expenses - Categories that increased or decreased significantly - Recurring vs. one-time expenses - Largest single transactions in the period
Step 5: Comparison (if possible)
If data is available for the previous equivalent period: - Total expenses this period vs. last period - Percentage change - Categories with the biggest increase/decrease - Flag any unusual or new expense categories
Presentation format
Structure the report clearly:
Expense Report: [Period]
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Total Expenses: X,XXX.XX EUR
By Category:
1. [Category] X,XXX.XX EUR (XX%) [N transactions]
2. [Category] XXX.XX EUR (XX%) [N transactions]
...
Top Vendors:
1. [Vendor] X,XXX.XX EUR [N transactions]
2. [Vendor] XXX.XX EUR [N transactions]
...
Key Insights:
- [Notable finding]
- [Notable finding]
Keep amounts in EUR. Use clear formatting for readability. Offer to drill down into any specific category if the user wants more detail.