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Actual Budget

MCP server · by henfrydls

Developer Tools npmDocker v0.10.0

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Install

Run one of the commands below, then add the client config underneath.

npmnpx -y actual-budget-mcp
Dockerdocker run -i --rm ghcr.io/henfrydls/actual-budget-mcp:0.10.0

Client configuration

Paste into Claude Desktop, Cursor (mcp.json), VS Code or any MCP client, then restart the client.

mcpServers{
  "mcpServers": {
    "actual-budget-mcp": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "actual-budget-mcp"
      ]
    }
  }
}

About this server

Actual Budget is listed in the Developer Tools category of the MCPNav directory. It is distributed as npm, Docker and can be loaded by any client that speaks the Model Context Protocol.

Typical uses include giving your assistant scoped access to the corresponding service so it can answer questions and take actions with real data instead of guessing. Always review what a server can access before you enable it — see our MCP security guide.

Frequently asked questions

What is the Actual Budget MCP server?

Actual Budget is an MCP server by henfrydls. Spending analysis and safe writes for Actual Budget: every delete previews and asks first.

How do I install Actual Budget?

Install it with: npx -y actual-budget-mcp. Then add the JSON config to your client's MCP settings and restart the client.

Is Actual Budget free to use?

The MCP server itself is free to install. The source is public on https://github.com/henfrydls/actual-budget-mcp.git. Any third-party API it calls (such as a search or maps API) may require its own key and billing.

Which clients support Actual Budget?

Any MCP-compatible client can use it, including Claude Desktop, Cursor, VS Code, Windsurf and custom agents.