Money Lover FAQs

Question 1

What is the Money Lover MCP Server?

Accepted Answer

It's a Node.js implementation that wraps the unofficial Money Lover REST API, exposing authentication and financial management features as Model Context Protocol (MCP) tools for AI assistants and compatible clients.

Question 2

Is it secure to use my Money Lover credentials with this server?

Accepted Answer

The server is designed for secure credential handling. It uses environment variables for authentication and caches tokens locally (per-email) with restricted file permissions. It's crucial not to commit credentials directly.

Question 3

What do I need to run the Money Lover MCP Server?

Accepted Answer

You need Node.js 18 or newer (for the fetch API) and valid Money Lover account credentials for authenticated API access. The server can be launched via `npm start` and configured in MCP-aware clients.

Question 4

What are the main features of this tool?

Accepted Answer

Key features include retrieving JWT tokens via OAuth, accessing user profiles, wallets, categories, and transactions, and adding new transactions. It also provides a Node-friendly REST wrapper for direct programmatic use.

Question 5

How does it help AI assistants manage finances?

Accepted Answer

The server allows AI assistants to programmatically log in, retrieve user info, list wallets, fetch categories, query transactions, and add new transactions to Money Lover, automating various financial tasks.

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