This MCP provides OAuth authentication and comprehensive API endpoints for managing budgets, transactions, and financial insights in YNAB, integrated with Claude Code.
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Apr 24 2025
This MCP provides OAuth authentication and comprehensive API endpoints for managing budgets, transactions, and financial insights in YNAB, integrated with Claude Code.
Added on:
Created by:
Apr 24 2025
mattweg
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What is YNAB Model Context Protocol (MCP)?
The YNAB MCP server facilitates seamless interaction between Claude Code and YNAB accounts through Docker. It supports OAuth-based authentication, allowing users to securely connect their YNAB accounts. The MCP offers features such as budget and account management, transaction creation and categorization, and support for multiple budgets, including personal and family ones. It handles API rate limits, employs caching to boost performance, and enables natural language management of budgets. This setup is ideal for automating financial tracking, generating insights, and managing budgets through conversational interfaces, streamlining personal and team financial workflows.
Who will use YNAB Model Context Protocol (MCP)?
- Developers integrating YNAB with AI tools
- Financial advisors automating budget management
- Individuals managing multiple budgets
- Businesses with YNAB accounts seeking automation
How to use the YNAB Model Context Protocol (MCP)?
- Step 1: Clone the MCP repository
- Step 2: Configure your YNAB API credentials in config.js
- Step 3: Build the Docker image with `docker build -t ynab-mcp:latest .`
- Step 4: Run the MCP Docker container using the provided command
- Step 5: Register the MCP with Claude Code using the CLI
- Step 6: Authenticate with YNAB when prompted and start managing budgets via natural language
YNAB Model Context Protocol (MCP)'s Core Features & Benefits
The Core Features
- OAuth-based authentication
- Manage budgets and accounts
- Create and categorize transactions
- Support multiple budgets
- Rate limit handling
- Caching for performance
The Benefits
- Secure and seamless integration
- Automated budget management
- Easy multi-budget handling
- Enhanced API performance
- Natural language control
YNAB Model Context Protocol (MCP)'s Main Use Cases & Applications
- Automated transaction tracking and categorization
- Budget overview and financial insights
- Managing multiple budgets for personal and family finance
- Integrating YNAB with AI-driven financial planning tools
FAQs of YNAB Model Context Protocol (MCP)
Developer
- mattweg
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