A multi-language vehicle expense management tool that synchronizes fuel and maintenance logs to Google Sheets or local Excel files.
Install & Download
1. ClawHub CLI
The fastest way to install a skill directly from the registry.
npx clawhub@latest install vehicle-tracker
2. Manual Installation
Copy the skill folder to one of these locations
~/.openclaw/skills/ <project>/skills/ Priority: Workspace > Local > Bundled
3. Prompt Installation
Copy this prompt to OpenClaw to install it automatically.
Help me install vehicle-tracker using Clawhub. If Clawhub is not installed, install it first (npm i -g clawhub).
Prefer to download?
Get the raw skill files in a ZIP archive.
What is Vehicle Expense Tracker?
The Vehicle Expense Tracker is a professional-grade utility designed for users who need to maintain precise, organized records of automotive costs and maintenance history. As part of the Openclaw Skills ecosystem, this tool simplifies the process of logging everything from fuel refills to complex repairs. It supports full internationalization across multiple languages including English, Japanese, and Traditional Chinese, ensuring a localized experience for global users.
By utilizing this skill, you can choose between seamless cloud integration with Google Sheets or lightweight local storage using Excel files. The system is built to handle the nuances of vehicle management, such as tracking odometer readings, categorizing expenses, and managing physical receipts through automated photo organization. Whether you are managing a personal car or a small fleet, this entry in the Openclaw Skills library provides a reliable foundation for data-driven vehicle ownership.
Vehicle Expense Tracker Use Cases
- Log gas station visits and calculate fuel economy across different unit systems.
- Archive digital receipts and photos of parts during maintenance or repair sessions.
- Maintain a standardized expense log for business vehicle tax deductions using Openclaw Skills.
- Centralize vehicle data from multiple drivers into a single shared Google Spreadsheet.
How Vehicle Expense Tracker Works
- The user triggers the skill by providing expense details like mileage, cost, and category via the CLI or an AI agent.
- The tracker resolves the vehicle identity using a configurable alias system (e.g., mapping "car" to a specific VIN or model).
- It applies locale-specific defaults for units (liters vs gallons) and quantities based on the expense category.
- If photos are attached, the skill automatically renames them with timestamps and moves them to a structured directory.
- The data is appended to the designated Google Sheet or local .xlsx file according to the user configuration.
- Users can utilize a dry-run flag to validate the data entry before any permanent changes are written.
Vehicle Expense Tracker Setup
Prerequisites
Ensure you have Python installed and the necessary dependencies for Google Sheets if using cloud sync.
Installation Steps
- Initialize the configuration file:
cp skills/vehicle-tracker/config.json.template skills/vehicle-tracker/config.json
- Configure your
config.jsonwith your preferred locale, unit system, and vehicle IDs. For Google Sheets, provide the Spreadsheet ID; for local files, set the ID tonull. - Add your vehicle aliases and category defaults to match your specific needs.
Running the Skill
Perform a dry run to verify your setup:
python3 skills/vehicle-tracker/tracker.py --vehicle "my-car" --mileage 12000 --category "Gas" --cost 50.00 --dry-run
Vehicle Expense Tracker Data Schema & Taxonomy
The skill organizes data into a structured format compatible with both spreadsheets and local storage. Below is the primary data structure used within Openclaw Skills:
| Column | Type | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Date | ISO Date | The date of the transaction (defaults to today) |
| Vehicle | String | The name or alias of the vehicle |
| Mileage | Integer | Current odometer reading |
| Category | String | Type of expense (Gas, Maintenance, Repair, etc.) |
| Cost | Decimal | The amount spent (currency symbols auto-stripped) |
| Quantity | Decimal | Amount of units (e.g., number of liters or parts) |
| Unit | String | Unit of measurement based on metric or imperial settings |
| Description | String | Optional notes regarding the entry |
| Photos | String | Path or reference to saved receipt/part images |
Vehicle Expense Tracker Advanced Features
- Multi-language Support: Native support for en-US, zh-TW, and ja-JP with extensible locale files.
- Intelligent Aliasing: Map multiple shorthand names to a single vehicle profile for faster logging.
- Automated Photo Management: Standardizes image filenames with timestamps and organizes them by vehicle directory.
- Flexible Storage: Dynamic switching between Google Sheets API and local Excel fallback depending on network availability.
- Configurable Unit Systems: Built-in support for both Metric and Imperial units for global compatibility within Openclaw Skills.
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