expense-tracker-remote-mcp-server
Server Configuration
Describes the environment variables required to run the server.
| Name | Required | Description | Default |
|---|---|---|---|
| DB_PATH | No | Path to SQLite database | expenses.db |
| DEFAULT_BUDGET | No | Default monthly budget | 1000.0 |
Instructions
Guidance the server publishes about itself, which clients place ahead of the tool catalog so the model reads it before choosing anything.
This server publishes no instructions, or was last inspected before Glama recorded them.
Capabilities
Features and capabilities supported by this server
Protocol revision2025-11-25
| Capability | Details |
|---|---|
| tools | {
"listChanged": true
} |
| prompts | {
"listChanged": false
} |
| resources | {
"subscribe": false,
"listChanged": false
} |
| extensions | {
"io.modelcontextprotocol/ui": {}
} |
| experimental | {} |
Tools
Functions exposed to the LLM to take actions
| Name | Description |
|---|---|
| add_expenseC | Add a new expense to the database. |
| list_expensesB | List expenses with optional filters for category and date range. |
| get_summaryC | Get spending summary grouped by category. |
| delete_expenseA | Delete an expense by its ID. |
| update_expenseC | Update an existing expense's details. |
| get_budget_statusB | Check budget vs actual spending for current month. |
| get_monthly_trendB | Get monthly spending trends over time. |
| search_expensesA | Search expenses by description keyword. |
Prompts
Interactive templates invoked by user choice
| Name | Description |
|---|---|
No prompts | |
Resources
Contextual data attached and managed by the client
| Name | Description |
|---|---|
| get_current_month_expenses | Get current month's expenses as a resource. |
| get_expense_summary | Get overall expense summary as a resource. |
TDQS
Scored across 8 tools
Each tool targets a distinct operation (add, list, update, delete, summary, budget, trend, search). list_expenses and search_expenses both retrieve expenses, but list uses filters while search uses keyword, and descriptions clarify the difference.
All tool names follow a consistent verb_noun pattern in snake_case (e.g., add_expense, list_expenses, get_summary). This makes the set predictable and easy to navigate.
With 8 tools, the server is well-scoped for expense management. Each tool serves a clear purpose without redundancy or bloat, covering core CRUD plus useful analytics.
The surface covers add, list, update, delete, summary, budget check, trend, and search—solid coverage for expense tracking. Minor gaps like a dedicated get-by-ID or budget-setting tool, but these are not critical and can be worked around.