What is the Lunchmoney MCP Server?
It is a Model Context Protocol (MCP) server. It enables AI assistants like Claude to interact with your Lunchmoney financial data, including transactions and budgets.
How to use it?
You can install it via Smithery. Alternatively, configure it directly in Claude Desktop using your personal Lunchmoney API token.
What are its key features?
You can Get Recent Transactions from a specified number of past days. It allows you to Search Transactions using keywords found in payee names or notes. The tool can Get Category Spending for analysis and Get Budget Summary details, including amounts spent and remaining.
What are common use cases?
Typical uses include tracking recent transactions for budgeting, searching for specific purchases to understand spending habits, reviewing budget summaries for financial management, and analyzing category spending to find potential savings.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is MCP? The Model Context Protocol is an open standard for connecting applications to Large Language Models (LLMs) to provide them with context.
How do I get my Lunchmoney API token? Your API token is available in the developer settings section of your Lunchmoney account.
Is the Lunchmoney MCP Server free to use? Yes, it is free to use.