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Padreug c174cda48d Rename Castle Accounting extension to Libra 
Full identifier rename: module path lnbits.extensions.castle →
lnbits.extensions.libra, DB ext_castle → ext_libra, URL prefix
/castle/ → /libra/, manifest id castle → libra, fava ledger slug
default castle-ledger → libra-ledger, Beancount source metadata
castle-api → libra-api and link prefixes castle-{entry,tx}- →
libra-{entry,tx}-, column castle_wallet_id → libra_wallet_id, all
Python/JS/HTML identifiers (castle_ext, CastleSettings,
castle_reference, castleWalletConfigured, etc.).

Display name "Castle Accounting" → "Libra" (the scales/balance
metaphor — fits double-entry bookkeeping).

No backward compat: production hosts will be force-updated. Old
castle-prefixed Beancount metadata in existing Fava ledgers is
historical; new entries use libra-* prefixes going forward.

Co-Authored-By: Claude Opus 4.7 (1M context) <noreply@anthropic.com>
2026-05-05 10:24:46 +02:00

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Libra Extension for LNbits

A full-featured double-entry accounting system for collective projects, integrated with LNbits Lightning payments.

Overview

Libra enables collectives like co-living spaces, makerspaces, and community projects to:

  • Track expenses and revenue with proper accounting
  • Manage individual member balances
  • Record contributions as equity or reimbursable expenses
  • Track accounts receivable (what members owe)
  • Generate Lightning invoices for settlements

Installation

This extension is designed to be installed in the lnbits/extensions/ directory.

cd lnbits/extensions/
# Copy or clone the libra directory here

Enable the extension through the LNbits admin interface or by adding it to your configuration.

Usage

For Members

  1. Add an Expense: Record money you spent on behalf of the collective

    • Choose "Liability" if you want reimbursement
    • Choose "Equity" if it's a contribution

  2. View Your Balance: See if the Libra owes you money or vice versa

  3. Pay Outstanding Balance: Generate a Lightning invoice to settle what you owe

For Admins

  1. Create Accounts Receivable: Record when someone owes the collective money

  2. Record Revenue: Track income received by the collective

  3. View All Transactions: See complete accounting history

  4. Make Payments: Record payments to members

Architecture

Data Models

  • Account: Individual accounts in the chart of accounts
  • JournalEntry: Transaction header with description and date
  • EntryLine: Individual debit/credit lines (always balanced)

Account Types

  • Assets: Things the Libra owns (Cash, Bank, Accounts Receivable)
  • Liabilities: What the Libra owes (Accounts Payable to members)
  • Equity: Member contributions and retained earnings
  • Revenue: Income streams
  • Expenses: Operating costs

Database Schema

The extension creates three tables:

  • libra.accounts - Chart of accounts
  • libra.journal_entries - Transaction headers
  • libra.entry_lines - Debit/credit lines

API Reference

See description.md for full API documentation.

Development

To modify this extension:

  1. Edit models in models.py
  2. Add database migrations in migrations.py
  3. Implement business logic in crud.py
  4. Create API endpoints in views_api.py
  5. Update UI in templates/libra/index.html

Contributing

Contributions welcome! Please ensure:

  • Journal entries always balance
  • User permissions are properly checked
  • Database transactions are atomic

License

MIT License - feel free to use and modify for your collective!