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Thurs Aug 21, 2025 9:09am PST
Show HN: A simple open-source CLI tool for generating invoices from the terminal
Hi HN

I built a small open-source CLI tool that lets you generate professional invoices directly from the terminal.

Write invoices in YAML/JSON Export to clean PDF instantly No SaaS lock-in, no vendor dependency Great for freelancers & developers

The motivation came from constantly struggling with overcomplicated invoicing software while working on side projects. I wanted something minimal, scriptable, and developer-friendly.

Repo: https://github.com/username/invoice-cli Docs: https://github.com/username/invoice-cli#readme

I’d love your feedback - Does this solve a real pain point for freelancers/developers? - What features would you expect in a minimal invoicing CLI? - Any ideas for integrations (e.g. Stripe, Notion, etc.)?

Thanks for checking it out!

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