## Summary <img width="1220" height="1001" alt="whispermoney test_" src="https://github.com/user-attachments/assets/c35751d5-385b-449c-81d6-14b5b6577ff2" /> Introduces a fully-functional demo account that lets prospective users explore Whisper Money without creating an account. Users can click "Check Demo" on the welcome page to instantly access a pre-populated account with realistic financial data spanning 12 months. ## What's New **Try Before You Sign Up** - New "Check Demo" button on the welcome page for instant access - Pre-configured demo account with real-world financial scenarios - 12 months of sample transactions across multiple account types (checking, savings, credit cards, investments) - Pre-built automation rules, labels, and categories to showcase the full app experience **Demo Account Limitations** - Demo accounts are read-only for sensitive operations (can't change password, email, or payment settings) - Clear messaging throughout the UI when demo restrictions apply - Settings pages show helpful notices about demo limitations - Automatic daily reset to maintain fresh demo experience **Developer Experience** - `php artisan demo:reset` command for manual resets - Configurable via environment variables (DEMO_EMAIL, DEMO_PASSWORD, DEMO_ENCRYPTION_KEY) - Comprehensive test coverage for demo restrictions and data generation ## User Impact This feature removes the friction of signing up before understanding the product's value. Users can: - Explore all features with realistic data - Test automation rules and see them in action - View charts and insights based on a year of financial activity - Experience the full privacy-first encryption workflow - Understand the product before committing to create an account Perfect for demos, screenshots, documentation, and helping users make informed decisions about whether Whisper Money fits their needs. |
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README.md
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Whisper Money
The most secure way to understand your finances.
Whisper Money is a privacy-first personal finance application that helps you track, categorize, and understand your spending—all while keeping your financial data encrypted and secure.
💬 Join our Community: Whether you're a user looking for help or a developer wanting to contribute, we'd love to have you in our Discord server! Share feedback, ask questions, discuss new features, or just hang out with fellow privacy enthusiasts.
Features
- 🔐 End-to-end encryption — Your financial data stays private
- 🏦 Bank account management — Track multiple accounts in one place
- 📊 Transaction categorization — Automatic and manual categorization
- 🤖 Automation rules — Set up rules to auto-categorize transactions
- 📈 Financial insights — Understand your spending patterns
Tech Stack
- Backend: Laravel 12, PHP 8.4
- Frontend: React 19, Inertia.js v2, TypeScript
- Styling: Tailwind CSS v4
- Database: MySQL
- Cache/Queue: Redis
- Testing: Pest v4
Running Locally
Prerequisites
- Docker & Docker Compose
- Composer
- Node.js / Bun
Setup
- Clone the repository:
git clone https://github.com/whisper-money/whisper-money.git
cd whisper_money
- Copy the environment file:
cp .env.example .env
- Start the Docker services:
docker compose up -d
- Install dependencies and setup the application:
composer setup
- Start the development server:
composer run dev
This will concurrently start:
- PHP development server
- Queue worker
- Log viewer (Pail)
- Vite dev server
The application will be available at https://whispermoney.test.
Running with Docker (Production Image)
For testing the production Docker image locally:
- Copy the production environment file:
cp .env.production.example .env
- Start the services:
docker compose -f docker-compose.production.yml up -d
The application will be available at http://localhost:8080.
To use a different port, set APP_PORT:
APP_PORT=3000 docker compose -f docker-compose.production.yml up -d
Deploying to Coolify
Whisper Money can be easily deployed to Coolify using our Docker Compose template.
Quick Deploy
- In Coolify, create a new resource and select Docker Compose
- Choose Empty Compose File as the source
- Paste the contents from our template: 👉 whisper-money.yaml
- Deploy!
The template includes:
- Whisper Money application container
- MySQL 8.0 database with health checks
- Persistent volumes for data and storage
- Auto-generated database credentials
Required Environment Variables
| Variable | Description |
|---|---|
RESEND_API_KEY |
Email service API key (for password resets, notifications) |
Note:
APP_KEYandAPP_URLare auto-configured. The container generates anAPP_KEYon first startup if not provided.
Optional Environment Variables
| Variable | Default | Description |
|---|---|---|
DRIP_EMAILS_ENABLED |
true |
Enable drip emails (welcome, onboarding, feedback) |
HIDE_AUTH_BUTTONS |
false |
Hide login/register buttons on landing page |
SUBSCRIPTIONS_ENABLED |
false |
Enable Stripe subscriptions |
STRIPE_KEY |
- | Stripe publishable key |
STRIPE_SECRET |
- | Stripe secret key |
STRIPE_WEBHOOK_SECRET |
- | Stripe webhook signing secret |
License
This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial 4.0 International License.