arc-budget-trackerTrack agent spending, set budgets and alerts, and prevent surprise bills. Use when the agent needs to log expenses, check remaining budget, set spending limi...
Install via ClawdBot CLI:
clawdbot install Trypto1019/arc-budget-trackerTrack every cent your agent spends. Set hard limits. Get alerts before you blow your budget.
Autonomous agents with access to APIs, domains, and services can rack up unexpected bills. This skill gives you a financial safety net — log every transaction, enforce spending limits, and always know exactly where you stand.
python3 {baseDir}/scripts/budget.py log --amount 10.00 --merchant "Namecheap" --category "domain" --note "arcself.com registration"python3 {baseDir}/scripts/budget.py balancepython3 {baseDir}/scripts/budget.py summarypython3 {baseDir}/scripts/budget.py history --limit 10python3 {baseDir}/scripts/budget.py set-budget --total 200.00python3 {baseDir}/scripts/budget.py set-alert --threshold 50.00python3 {baseDir}/scripts/budget.py check --amount 25.00python3 {baseDir}/scripts/budget.py export --format csvBudget data is stored in ~/.openclaw/budget-tracker/budget.json by default. Override with --data-dir /path/to/dir.
The JSON structure:
{
"budget": {"total": 200.00, "alert_threshold": 50.00},
"transactions": [
{
"id": "txn_001",
"timestamp": "2026-02-15T14:00:00Z",
"amount": 10.00,
"merchant": "Namecheap",
"category": "domain",
"note": "arcself.com"
}
]
}Use consistent categories: domain, hosting, api, tool, subscription, marketing, other.
When balance drops below the alert threshold, the skill outputs a warning. When a purchase would exceed the remaining budget, it blocks and warns.
check before any purchase to verify budget safetysummary at the start of each day for awareness--alert-threshold to 25% of your total budgetGenerated Feb 24, 2026
A freelance developer uses the skill to track API costs, domain registrations, and hosting fees for client projects, setting per-project budgets and receiving alerts to avoid overspending. This ensures transparent billing and prevents unexpected charges from cloud services.
A tech startup employs the skill to log expenses for marketing tools, subscription services, and development APIs, using summaries to optimize spending and set alerts to maintain cash flow. It helps prevent budget overruns during rapid scaling phases.
A marketing agency uses the skill to monitor ad spend, tool subscriptions, and domain purchases across multiple campaigns, checking budget safety before new purchases and exporting data for client reports. This ensures campaigns stay within allocated budgets.
A researcher tracks expenses for data APIs, hosting services, and software tools under a grant, using balance checks and alerts to adhere to funding limits and generate summaries for accountability reports. It prevents overspending on essential resources.
A small business owner logs transactions for SaaS subscriptions, domain renewals, and online tools, setting total budget limits and using history views to identify cost trends and cut unnecessary expenses. This aids in maintaining profitability.
Offer the skill as part of a premium package for autonomous agent platforms, charging a monthly fee for advanced features like real-time alerts and detailed analytics. Revenue is generated through recurring subscriptions from users managing multiple agents.
Provide a free version with basic transaction logging and balance checks, while premium tiers include features like CSV exports, custom categories, and priority support. Revenue comes from upgrades and enterprise licenses for larger teams.
Partner with cloud service providers or financial software companies to bundle the skill as a value-add, earning revenue through referral fees or joint service offerings. This expands reach to users already managing budgets in related ecosystems.
💬 Integration Tip
Ensure Python3 is installed and accessible in the system PATH, and set up the data directory with proper write permissions to avoid storage issues during transaction logging.
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