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#49 - A Look Behind the API Curtain: Ben and Ernie Tour the YNAB API

Sep 21, 2022
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INSIGHT

Open API Unlocks New YNAB Features

  • An open API lets third-party apps securely read and write to your YNAB budget via OAuth connections.
  • This enables creative integrations that extend YNAB features beyond the core app.
ADVICE

Use Bank‑Sync Apps For Unsupported Banks

  • Use third-party bank-sync apps to connect YNAB to banks YNAB doesn't natively support.
  • Expect some apps to charge a fee because of the legal and technical costs of connecting banks.
ADVICE

Add Transactions Quickly From Your Browser

  • Install Sprout for YNAB to add transactions from your browser without opening YNAB.
  • Use it for quick one‑off purchases like Amazon or medical bills to save time.
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