Expense Manager MCP Server
Server Configuration
Describes the environment variables required to run the server.
| Name | Required | Description | Default |
|---|---|---|---|
No arguments | |||
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
} |
| logging | {} |
| 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 entry. |
| list_expensesB | List expenses within an inclusive date range. |
| summarizeA | Summarize expenses by category within an inclusive date range. |
| update_expenseA | Update only the provided fields of an existing expense. |
| delete_expenseA | Delete an expense entry by ID. |
| search_expensesB | Search expenses by category, subcategory, or note. |
Prompts
Interactive templates invoked by user choice
| Name | Description |
|---|---|
No prompts | |
Resources
Contextual data attached and managed by the client
| Name | Description |
|---|---|
| categories | Return available expense categories as JSON. |
TDQS
Scored across 6 tools
Each tool targets a distinct action: create, list, summarize, update, delete, and search. There is minimal overlap because list_expenses is date-based while search_expenses is field-based, and summarize provides aggregation rather than raw entries.
Most tools follow a clear verb_noun pattern: add_expense, list_expenses, update_expense, delete_expense, search_expenses. The only minor deviation is 'summarize' lacking an explicit object, though it is still readable and clearly related to expenses.
Six tools is a well-scoped size for an expense manager. Each tool serves a distinct purpose without unnecessary bloat or missing core functionality.
The tool set covers the full expense lifecycle: add, list, search, summarize, update, and delete. There are no major dead ends; users can create, retrieve, modify, and remove expenses, with search and summary features for analysis.