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mcp-server-ledger

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A Model Context Protocol server that allows Large Language Models to query and analyze your financial data through the Ledger CLI tool. It exposes Ledger CLI's functionality through a standardized interface, making it easy for AI assistants to help you with financial reporting, budget analysis, and accounting tasks.

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What is mcp-server-ledger?

This is a Model Context Protocol (MCP) server that provides an interface for Large Language Models (LLMs) to interact with Ledger CLI, a command-line double-entry accounting system. It allows AI assistants to access and analyze your financial data.

How to use mcp-server-ledger?

  1. Install Ledger CLI and ensure it's in your PATH. 2. Configure the server with the path to your Ledger file using the LEDGER_FILE environment variable or command-line arguments. 3. Integrate the server with a client like Claude Desktop by adding the server configuration to the claude_desktop_config.json file. 4. Ask your AI assistant questions about your financial data, and it will use the server to execute Ledger CLI commands and provide the answers.

Key features of mcp-server-ledger

  • Provides a standardized interface for LLMs to interact with Ledger CLI.

  • Offers multiple tools that map to Ledger CLI commands, such as ledger_balance, ledger_register, ledger_accounts, etc.

  • Allows querying and analyzing financial data using natural language questions.

  • Supports running raw Ledger CLI commands through the ledger_raw_command tool.

Use cases of mcp-server-ledger

  • Financial reporting using natural language queries.

  • Budget analysis and performance tracking.

  • Transaction history and register analysis.

  • Account balance monitoring and reporting.

FAQ from mcp-server-ledger

What is Ledger CLI?

Ledger CLI is a powerful, double-entry accounting system accessible from the command line.

What is Model Context Protocol (MCP)?

MCP is a protocol that enables communication between Large Language Models and external tools or services.

How do I install Ledger CLI?

Refer to the Ledger CLI documentation for installation instructions: https://www.ledger-cli.org/

How do I configure the server with my Ledger file?

You can provide the path to your Ledger file using the LEDGER_FILE environment variable or command-line arguments when starting the server.

What security considerations should I keep in mind?

Only use with trusted clients, be careful about which file paths you expose, and review all commands before execution.