# Welcome ## What is Luna? Luna is a manual budgeting app designed to help people curb spending.

## Why does this app exist? Luna was built by a solo developer ([Chris Raroque](https://lunabudgeting.com/about)) as a fun personal project. You can read more about why it exists [here](https://lunabudgeting.com/about)! ## How is it different from other budgeting apps? Luna is built on 2 core principles: 1. It is purposely very manual (for your own good) 2. Really good UI and design so the you don't mind it being so manual (and hopefully gets you to stick with it) Unlike a lot of budgeting apps that try to automate as much as possible, this app takes a different approach by being very manual. Unlike a lot of manual budgeting apps, this one puts a very big emphasis on design/interactions to make the experience as enjoyable as possible. ## Who should use Luna? If you are someone who is trying to get their spending under control, Luna is a great solution. If you are someone who has their spending under control but wants to make sure it stays that way (and are willing to put in the time), this is a great way to maintain peace of mind. ### Jump right in {% content-ref url="getting-started/quickstart" %} [quickstart](https://guide.lunabudgeting.com/getting-started/quickstart) {% endcontent-ref %} --- # Agent Instructions: Querying This Documentation If you need additional information that is not directly available in this page, you can query the documentation dynamically by asking a question. Perform an HTTP GET request on the current page URL with the `ask` query parameter: ``` GET https://guide.lunabudgeting.com/readme.md?ask= ``` The question should be specific, self-contained, and written in natural language. The response will contain a direct answer to the question and relevant excerpts and sources from the documentation. Use this mechanism when the answer is not explicitly present in the current page, you need clarification or additional context, or you want to retrieve related documentation sections.