# tally-erp

This plugin lets Claude Code read data from a running TallyPrime instance. Ask for reports, ledger balances, vouchers, or stock lists without composing XML by hand.

- plugin · `type=plugin` · Claude Code · ★ 6
- Author: piyushgarg-dev
- License: MIT · policy=mirror · the beginning of the file is at the end of this page
- Source: https://github.com/piyushgarg-dev/tally-erp-skill
- Updated: 2026-05-07
- HTML: https://affpapa.org/en/nevibecode/plugins/tally-erp

## What it does

Claude Code uses the bundled `tally` CLI to send requests through TallyPrime’s XML/HTTP gateway. The CLI builds the XML envelope and parses the response; reusable files in `templates/` cover common requests. You can query reports such as Day Book, Trial Balance, and Profit & Loss, as well as ledgers, vouchers, and stock items.

Access is read-only: the plugin cannot alter or cancel records. TallyPrime must be running on Windows, a company must be loaded, and the HTTP gateway must be enabled. Claude Code also needs network access to `http://<host>:9000`; without a reachable gateway, queries cannot run. The CLI can be used on its own, too.

## Install

### Claude Code (native platform)

**Plugin marketplace**
In the agent chat (not a shell):
```text
/plugin marketplace add anthropics/claude-plugins-community
```
In the agent chat (not a shell):
```text
/plugin install tally-erp@claude-community
```

## When to use it
- retrieve a Day Book for a date range
- check a customer ledger’s closing balance
- list stock items in a group
- run a Trial Balance or Balance Sheet
- see which companies are loaded

## Example prompts
- Show the Day Book from 2026-04-01 to 2026-04-30.
- Find the closing balance for Customer ABC.
- List stock items under the Electronics group.

## Source text · SKILL.md · MIT

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# tally-erp

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A [Claude Code](https://claude.com/claude-code) skill that gives Claude read-only access to a running **TallyPrime** instance over its built-in XML/HTTP gateway.

Ask Claude things like:

> *"Show me the Day Book for last month."*
> *"What's the closing balance on Customer ABC's ledger?"*
> *"List all stock items under the Electronics group."*
> *"Pull the trial balance for FY2025–26."*

Claude calls a bundled Go CLI (`tally`) which constructs the right XML envelope, talks to TallyPrime over HTTP, and returns the response. You don't write XML, Claude doesn't hallucinate URLs.

## Status

Read-only. Queries Tally; never writes, alters, or cancels anything.

## Prerequisites

1. **TallyPrime** running on Windows.
2. A company **loaded** in TallyPrime.
3. **HTTP gateway enabled** — in TallyPrime: `F1 → Settings → Connectivity → Client/Server configuration → TallyPrime acts as Server`, default port `9000`.
4. Reachable at `http://<host>:9000` from where Claude Code runs.

## Install

### As a Claude Code plugin (recommended)

Add this repo as a marketplace and install the plugin:

```text
/plugin marketplace add piyushgarg-dev/tally-erp-skill
/plugin install tally-erp@tally-erp
```

The plugin's `bin/` directory is added to `PATH` automatically while the plugin is enabled, so the CLI is available as `tally-windows-amd64.exe` in any session.

### Local development / testing

Clone and load directly with `--plugin-dir`:

```bash
git clone https://github.com/piyushgarg-dev/tally-erp-skill
claude --plugin-dir ./tally-erp-skill
```

Run `/reload-plugins` to pick up edits without restarting.

### Standalone CLI use

The CLI binary works without Claude too:

```bash
./bin/tally-windows-amd64.exe ping
./bin/tally-windows-amd64.exe companies --pretty
./bin/tally-windows-amd64.exe report --company "ABC" --id "Trial Balance" --from 2026-04-01 --to 2026-04-30 --pretty
```

## What you can query

**Reports:** Day Book, Trial Balance, Profit & Loss, Balance Sheet, Ledger statement, Ledger/Group Outstandings, Bills Receivable/Payable, Sales/Purchase Register, Cash Flow, Funds Flow, Stock Summary, Godown Summary, Movement Analysis.

**Collections (lists):** Companies, Groups, Ledgers, Stock Items, Stock Groups, Cost Centres, Godowns, Units, Voucher Types, Currencies, Budgets.

**Single objects:** any Ledger, Group, Stock Item, Voucher, Cost Centre, Godown, Unit, Currency, or Voucher Type by name.

**Custom XML:** anything Tally accepts via its XML gateway, via `tally raw` or the templates in `templates/`.

## CLI reference (short)

```
tally ping                                    # connectivity check
tally companies                               # list loaded companies
tally object --subtype Ledger --id "Customer ABC" --fetch Name,ClosingBalance
tally collection --id "List of Ledgers"
tally collection --id "List of Ledgers" --parent "Sundry Debtors" --fields Name,ClosingBalance
tally report --id "Day Book" --from 2026-04-01 --to 2026-04-30
tally report --id "Day Book" --from 2026-04-01 --to 2026-04-30 --voucher-type Sales
tally template --name reports/day_book --from 2026-04-01 --to 2026-04-30
tally raw --file my-request.xml
```

Global flags (any subcommand): `--scheme` (default `http`, use `https` for TLS), `--host`, `--port`, `--company`, `--timeout`, `--pretty`.

Collection filtering flags: `--parent`, `--fields`, `--filter`.
Report filtering flags: `--voucher-type`, `--filter`.

Full reference: see [skills/tally-erp/SKILL.md](./skills/tally-erp/SKILL.md).

## Repository layout

```
tally-skill/
````
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