Click on "Install Server".
Wait a few minutes for the server to deploy. Once ready, it will show a "Started" state.
In the chat, type
@followed by the MCP server name and your instructions, e.g., "@beancount-mcpshow me my expenses for groceries this month"
That's it! The server will respond to your query, and you can continue using it as needed.
Here is a step-by-step guide with screenshots.
Beancount MCP (Model Context Protocol) Server
A Beancount MCP server which can execute beancount query, and submit transaction to the ledger.
Usage
uvx beancount-mcp [--transport=stdio/sse] your_ledger.bean
Add to Claude
Add to claude_desktop_config.json (you can find this file by using Settings - Developer - Edit Config):
{
"mcpServers": {
"https://github.com/StdioA/beancount-mcp/tree/master": {
"command": "uvx",
"args": [
"beancount-mcp",
"--transport=stdio",
"PATH_TO_YOUR_LEDGER"
],
"disabled": false,
"autoApprove": []
}
}
}