Installation

Installation Options

Money New can be used in multiple ways depending on your needs:

Web Application

The easiest way to use Money New is through the web interface:

Visit https://moneynew.com
Sign up for an account
Start using immediately - no installation required

Development Setup

If you want to run Money New locally or contribute to development:

Prerequisites

Before you begin, ensure you have:

Node.js 18.x or higher
npm or yarn package manager
Git for version control

Clone the Repository

git clone https://github.com/yourusername/money-new.git
cd money-new

Install Dependencies

Using npm:

npm install

Or with yarn:

yarn install

Environment Variables

Create a .env.local file in the root directory:

# Database
DATABASE_URL="your_database_url"
 
# Authentication
NEXTAUTH_URL="http://localhost:3000"
NEXTAUTH_SECRET="your_secret_key"
 
# API Keys
STOCK_API_KEY="your_stock_api_key"

Run Development Server

Start the development server:

npm run dev

Open http://localhost:3000 in your browser.

Build for Production

Create an optimized production build:

npm run build
npm run start

Database Setup

Money New uses a PostgreSQL database. Set it up with:

npx prisma migrate dev
npx prisma generate

Verify Installation

To verify everything is working:

Open your browser to http://localhost:3000
Sign up for a test account
Add a stock to your dashboard
Create a test note

Troubleshooting

Port Already in Use

If port 3000 is occupied, specify a different port:

npm run dev -- -p 3001

Database Connection Issues

Ensure your DATABASE_URL is correct and the database is running:

psql -h localhost -U postgres -d moneynew

Missing Dependencies

If you encounter module errors, try:

rm -rf node_modules package-lock.json
npm install

Next Steps

Quick Start Guide - Learn the basics
Component Documentation - Explore UI components
Dark Mode Setup - Configure themes

System Requirements

OS: macOS, Windows, Linux
RAM: 4GB minimum, 8GB recommended
Storage: 500MB for application and dependencies
Browser: Chrome, Firefox, Safari, or Edge (latest versions)