Extract & categorize receipt data with Google OCR, OpenRouter AI & Telegram

Effortlessly track your expenses with MoneyMate, an n8n workflow that transforms receipts into organized financial insights. Upload a photo or text via Telegram, and let MoneyMate extract key details—store info, transaction dates, items, and totals—using Google Vision OCR and AI-powered parsing via OpenRouter. It categorizes expenses (e.g., Food & Beverages, Transport, Household) and delivers a clean, emoji-rich summary back to your Telegram chat. Handles zero-total errors with a friendly nudge to double-check inputs. Perfect for freelancers, small business owners, or anyone seeking hassle-free expense management. No database required, ensuring privacy and simplicity. Deploy MoneyMate and take control of your finances today! Key Features - 📱 Telegram Integration: Input via photo or text, receive summaries instantly. - 📸 Receipt Scanning: Converts receipt images to text using Google Vision API. - 🤖 AI Parsing: Categorizes transactions with OpenRouter’s AI analysis. - 🛡️ Privacy-First: Processes data on-the-fly without storage. - ⚠️ Smart Error Handling: Catches zero totals with user-friendly prompts. - 📊 Flexible Categories: Supports Income/Expense and custom expense types. Ideal For - Budget-conscious individuals managing personal finances. - Entrepreneurs tracking business expenses. - Teams needing quick, automated expense reporting. Pre-Requirements - n8n Instance: A running n8n instance (cloud or self-hosted). - Credentials: - Telegram: A bot token and webhook setup (obtained via BotFather). For more information, please refer to Telegram bots creation - Google Cloud: A service account with Google Vision API enabled and API key. For more informations, please refer to Google cloud Vision - OpenRouter: An account with API access for AI language model usage. - Telegram Bot: A configured Telegram bot to receive inputs and send summaries. Setup Instructions - Import Workflow: Copy the MoneyMate workflow JSON and import it into your n8n instance using the "Import Workflow" option. - Set Up Telegram Bot: Create a bot via BotFather on Telegram to get a token and set up a webhook. For detailed steps, refer to n8n’s Telegram setup guide. - Configure Credentials: - In the Telegram Trigger, Send Error Message, and Send Expense Summary nodes, add Telegram API credentials with your bot token. - In the Get Telegram File and Download Image nodes, ensure Telegram API credentials are linked. - In the Google Vision OCR node, add Google Cloud credentials with Google Vision API access. - In the OpenRouter AI Model node, set up OpenRouter API credentials. - Test the Workflow: Send a test receipt photo or text (e.g., "Lunch 50,000 IDR") via Telegram and verify the summary in your chat. - Activate: Enable the workflow in n8n to run automatically for each input. Customization Options - Add Categories: Modify the AI Categorizer node to include new expense types (e.g., Entertainment). - Change Output Format: Adjust the Format Summary Message node to include more details like taxes or payment methods. - Switch AI Model: In the OpenRouter AI Model node, select a different OpenRouter model for better parsing. - Store Data: Add a Google Sheets node after Parse Receipt Data to save expense records. - Enhance Errors: Include an email notification node after Check Invalid Input for failed inputs. Why Choose MoneyMate? Save time, reduce manual entry, and gain clarity on your spending with MoneyMate’s AI-driven workflow. Ready to streamline your finances? Get MoneyMate now! Made by: khmuhtadin Need a custom? contact me on LinkedIn or Web