Turn six months of receipts into a categorized spreadsheet with Claude Cowork
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Pointed at a folder, Claude Cowork organized 6 months of receipts into a categorized spreadsheet with monthly breakdowns.
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Not sure how to start? Tell me what you're trying to get done and I'll help you turn it into a clear request. Goal: Turn the receipts in this folder into a spreadsheet, sorted into categories with a monthly breakdown. Quick check first: Do you have categories you already use, or should I suggest some? What I need from you: - The folder with your receipts - Any categories you want me to use Rules: - Read each receipt and record the date, merchant, amount and category. - If a receipt is unreadable or unclear, list it and ask me rather than guessing. - Don't move or change the original receipt files. Output: A spreadsheet with every receipt, a category for each, and totals per month. If any of this is unclear, tell me what you have and I'll help fill the gaps. You'll know it worked when: each month's spending is broken down by category and every receipt appears once.
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https://x.com/ChuckYouSuck/status/2014502869336989810
By Afro Chuck (@ChuckYouSuck) · Published Jan 23, 2026 · Added Oct 16, 2026 · Last verified Oct 16, 2026
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