Claude-code-plugins-plus-skills fondo-reference-architecture
install
source · Clone the upstream repo
git clone https://github.com/jeremylongshore/claude-code-plugins-plus-skills
Claude Code · Install into ~/.claude/skills/
T=$(mktemp -d) && git clone --depth=1 https://github.com/jeremylongshore/claude-code-plugins-plus-skills "$T" && mkdir -p ~/.claude/skills && cp -r "$T/plugins/saas-packs/fondo-pack/skills/fondo-reference-architecture" ~/.claude/skills/jeremylongshore-claude-code-plugins-plus-skills-fondo-reference-architecture && rm -rf "$T"
manifest:
plugins/saas-packs/fondo-pack/skills/fondo-reference-architecture/SKILL.mdsource content
Fondo Reference Architecture
Overview
Reference architecture for a startup's financial operations with Fondo at the center, connecting payroll, banking, payments, and internal reporting.
Architecture
┌─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┐ │ Data Sources │ ├──────────┬──────────┬──────────┬──────────┬─────────────┤ │ Mercury │ Gusto │ Stripe │ Brex │ AWS/GCP │ │ Banking │ Payroll │ Revenue │ Expense │ Cloud │ ├──────────┴──────────┴──────────┴──────────┴─────────────┤ │ Plaid / OAuth Connections │ ├─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┤ │ │ │ FONDO PLATFORM │ │ ┌──────────┐ ┌──────────┐ ┌────────────────┐ │ │ │ Monthly │ │ Tax │ │ R&D Tax Credit │ │ │ │ Close │ │ Filing │ │ Study (6765) │ │ │ └──────────┘ └──────────┘ └────────────────┘ │ │ │ ├─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┤ │ Outputs │ ├──────────┬──────────┬──────────┬────────────────────────┤ │ P&L │ Balance │ Cash │ R&D Credit │ │ Report │ Sheet │ Flow │ Certificate │ ├──────────┴──────────┴──────────┴────────────────────────┤ │ Internal Dashboard (optional) │ │ Revenue metrics │ Burn rate │ Runway │ Board deck │ └─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┘
Recommended Stack
| Category | Tool | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Banking | Mercury or SVB | Startup-friendly, API access, Plaid compatible |
| Payroll | Gusto | Best startup payroll, Fondo integration |
| Revenue | Stripe | Standard payments, clean webhooks |
| Expenses | Brex or Ramp | Auto-receipt capture, categorization |
| Bookkeeping | Fondo | Automated, CPA-managed |
| Tax Filing | Fondo (TaxPass) | Bundled with bookkeeping |
| R&D Credits | Fondo | Integrated with bookkeeping data |
| Cap Table | Carta or Pulley | Equity management |
| Board Reporting | Fondo exports + internal dashboard | Custom metrics |
Data Flow
- Transactions flow from banks/cards/payroll into Fondo via Plaid/OAuth
- Fondo CPA team categorizes and reconciles monthly
- Financial statements generated and delivered to Dashboard
- R&D credit study prepared annually from same data
- Tax returns filed using reconciled data
Resources
Next Steps
Start with
fondo-install-auth to set up your Fondo account.