> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.fluidehr.com/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Books quickstart

> Reach the Books API and explore chart of accounts and journal entries.

# Books quickstart

**Fluide Books** is the accounting product for chart of accounts, journal entries, invoices, bills, and financial reporting.

## Prerequisites

Developer credentials and access token — [Authorization](/getting-started/authorization).

## 1. Verify connectivity

<CodeGroup>
  ```bash curl theme={null}
  curl -X GET "$FLUIDE_BASE_URL/api/v1/health" \
    -H "Authorization: Bearer $FLUIDE_ACCESS_TOKEN" \
    -H "X-Fluide-Api-Key: $FLUIDE_API_KEY" \
    -H "X-Fluide-Client-Id: fluide-developer"
  ```

  ```javascript Node.js theme={null}
  const res = await fetch(`${baseUrl}/api/v1/health`, {
    headers: {
      Authorization: `Bearer ${accessToken}`,
      'X-Fluide-Api-Key': process.env.FLUIDE_API_KEY!,
      'X-Fluide-Client-Id': 'fluide-developer',
    },
  });

  if (!res.ok) throw new Error(`HTTP ${res.status}: ${await res.text()}`);
  ```
</CodeGroup>

## 2. List chart of accounts

<CodeGroup>
  ```bash curl theme={null}
  curl -X GET "$FLUIDE_BASE_URL/api/v1/chart-of-accounts" \
    -H "Authorization: Bearer $FLUIDE_ACCESS_TOKEN" \
    -H "X-Fluide-Api-Key: $FLUIDE_API_KEY" \
    -H "X-Fluide-Client-Id: fluide-developer"
  ```

  ```javascript Node.js theme={null}
  const res = await fetch(`${baseUrl}/api/v1/chart-of-accounts`, {
    headers: {
      Authorization: `Bearer ${accessToken}`,
      'X-Fluide-Api-Key': process.env.FLUIDE_API_KEY!,
      'X-Fluide-Client-Id': 'fluide-developer',
    },
  });

  if (!res.ok) throw new Error(`HTTP ${res.status}: ${await res.text()}`);
  ```
</CodeGroup>

<Tip>
  Books routes live under `/api/v1/*` without a product prefix. Use [Books API reference](/api-reference/books) for journals, invoices, bills, and reporting endpoints.
</Tip>

## Typical flow

1. Set up chart of accounts and fiscal periods
2. Post journal entries or create invoices and bills
3. Export financial reports (PDF via [Utils](/utils/overview) when needed)

<CardGroup cols={2}>
  <Card title="Books overview" icon="book-open" href="/books/overview">
    GL, invoicing, and payroll integration.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Books API reference" icon="code" href="/api-reference/books">
    Full endpoint list and playground.
  </Card>
</CardGroup>