Hledger / Mark File As Seen
Mark File As Seen
Marks the specified CSV file as processed, indicating it should not be re-imported in the future.
hledger import --catchup <path/to/bank.csv> hledger import --catchup <path/to/bank.csv> #!/bin/bash
# Mark File As Seen
hledger import --catchup {{path/to/bank.csv}} import subprocess
# Mark File As Seen
# Make sure to replace <placeholders> with actual values
def run_command():
cmd = [
"hledger",
"import",
"--catchup",
"<path/to/bank.csv>"
]
try:
print(f"Executing: {' '.join(cmd)}")
subprocess.run(cmd, check=True)
except subprocess.CalledProcessError as e:
print(f"Error: {e}")
except FileNotFoundError:
print("Error: hledger not found. Please install it first.")
if __name__ == "__main__":
run_command() When To Use
To ensure a bank file is not re-imported after transactions have been processed.
Pro Tip
Keep a log of processed files to avoid future mismatches; consider using a database for tracking.
Command Builder
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hledger import --catchup <path/to/bank.csv> Anatomy of Output
Understanding the result
Marking file as seen: path/to/bank.csv File Status Behavior indicates that the file is being marked.
Processed: 45 transactions Unprocessed Transactions Indicates how many transactions were processed.
Success: File marked successfully. Status Confirmation Confirms successful marking operation.
Troubleshooting
Common pitfalls
Error: File path not found: path/to/bank.csv
Solution: Verify the path is correct; ensure the file exists.
Warning: No transactions have been processed from this file
Solution: Check for unprocessed transactions before marking.
Error: File already marked as seen
Solution: No action needed; the file is already tracked.
Command Breakdown
What each part is doing
-
hledger - Base Command
- The executable that performs this operation. Here it runs Hledger before the shell applies any redirect operators.
-
<path/to/bank.csv> - path to bank.csv
- The value supplied for path to bank.csv.
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--catchup - Command Option
- Tool-specific option used by this command invocation.
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