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MCP Server for my ledger

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Overview

The ledger-service MCP server is a tool designed for accessing and managing ledger files through Claude, providing a structured way to interact with financial data.

To use the ledger-service MCP server, install it via PyPI, configure it in Claude Desktop, and utilize its tools to manage ledger accounts and transactions.

  • list-accounts: Lists all accounts in the ledger for a specified year. - account-balance: Retrieves the balance for a specific account based on the year and account name. - account-register: Displays the transaction history for a specified account and year.
  1. Managing personal finance by tracking account balances.
  2. Analyzing transaction history for budgeting purposes.
  3. Integrating with other applications for automated ledger management.

Add to your AI client

Use these steps to connect ledger-service MCP server in Cursor, Claude, VS Code, and other MCP-compatible apps. The same JSON appears in the Use with menu above for one-click copy.

Cursor

Add this to your .cursor/mcp.json file in your project root, then restart Cursor.

.cursor/mcp.json

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "ledger-mcp-server-mprokopov": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "@modelcontextprotocol/server-ledger-mcp-server-mprokopov"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Claude Desktop

Add this server entry to the mcpServers object in your Claude Desktop config, then restart the app.

~/Library/Application Support/Claude/claude_desktop_config.json (macOS) or %APPDATA%\Claude\claude_desktop_config.json (Windows)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "ledger-mcp-server-mprokopov": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "@modelcontextprotocol/server-ledger-mcp-server-mprokopov"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Claude Code

Add this to your project's .mcp.json file. Claude Code will detect it automatically.

.mcp.json (project root)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "ledger-mcp-server-mprokopov": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "@modelcontextprotocol/server-ledger-mcp-server-mprokopov"
      ]
    }
  }
}

VS Code (Copilot)

Add this to your .vscode/mcp.json file. Requires the GitHub Copilot extension with MCP support enabled.

.vscode/mcp.json

{
  "servers": {
    "ledger-mcp-server-mprokopov": {
      "type": "stdio",
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "@modelcontextprotocol/server-ledger-mcp-server-mprokopov"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Windsurf

Add this to your Windsurf MCP config file, then restart Windsurf.

~/.codeium/windsurf/mcp_config.json

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "ledger-mcp-server-mprokopov": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "@modelcontextprotocol/server-ledger-mcp-server-mprokopov"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Cline

Open Cline settings, navigate to MCP Servers, and add this server configuration.

Cline MCP Settings (via UI)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "ledger-mcp-server-mprokopov": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "@modelcontextprotocol/server-ledger-mcp-server-mprokopov"
      ]
    }
  }
}

FAQ

What are the prerequisites for using the ledger-service MCP server?

You need Python 3.13 or higher, the `uv` package manager, and Node.js with npm for debugging.

How do I install the ledger-service MCP server?

You can install it using the command: `uv pip install ledger-service`.

Can I debug the server?

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