How to Use the Finmei MCP in Claude

Q: How do I install the Finmei MCP Server on my Claude Desktop app?

Open your claudedesktopconfig.json file and add the Finmei server configuration under the mcpServers key. Once you restart Claude Desktop, the hammer icon will show your new tools.

Q: Can Claude Desktop handle multiple currencies through Finmei?

Yes. Your Claude Desktop agent calls listcurrencies to check what your Finmei account supports before creating or updating any foreign transactions.

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Clean up Finmei logs inside Claude Desktop

You don't have to keep switching tabs in Claude Desktop to fix an incorrect tax rate or log a quick receipt in Finmei. When you run this MCP Server locally, Claude Desktop reaches right into your billing data to spin up new entries using `create_expense` or wipe out mistakes with `delete_expense`. It runs as a local subprocess on your machine, which means your Claude Desktop session stays fast and secure. You just drop a receipt in the chat, and your agent maps the numbers to your actual Finmei ledger categories without you typing a single line.

Audit your Finmei business profile inside Claude Desktop

Finding the right tax bracket in Claude Desktop shouldn't require digging through Finmei settings menus. Your agent pulls your exact business details using `get_profile` and matches them against active rates via `list_tax_types` to keep your filings accurate. This setup lets you verify your Finmei tax compliance instantly during a Claude Desktop chat. You can spot mismatches before they hit your accountant, keeping your local ledger clean and audit-ready.

Reconcile Finmei payments inside Claude Desktop

Matching invoices to bank transfers inside Claude Desktop is usually a chore. Now, you ask your agent to compare your Finmei records by calling `list_payments` alongside `list_expenses` to verify everything balances. If a Finmei transaction looks wrong in Claude Desktop, you can inspect it with `get_payment` or fix it on the fly. You get a clear financial picture without opening a single spreadsheet.

Setup guide

Set up Finmei MCP in Claude Web or Desktop

1

Open Claude Settings

Go to claude.ai, click your profile icon, then navigate to Customize → Connectors.
2

Add Custom Connector

Click the "+" button and select Add custom connector. Paste your Vinkius endpoint URL: https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp Replace [YOUR_TOKEN_HERE] with your token from cloud.vinkius.com. For OAuth-protected servers, expand Advanced settings to add credentials.
3

Start a conversation

Open a new chat. The Finmei MCP tools are available immediately — no restart needed.

Endpoint URL

https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp

No configuration file needed — paste the URL directly in the Claude web interface.

Available on Free (1 connector), Pro, Max, Team, and Enterprise plans.

Prerequisites

Claude Desktop installed (macOS or Windows)
Active Vinkius subscription with a valid endpoint token

1

Open Claude Desktop Settings

Click the menu icon at the top-left corner, go to Settings → Developer → Edit Config. This opens claude_desktop_config.json in your default text editor.
2

Paste the Finmei MCP configuration

Copy the JSON snippet on the right into the mcpServers object. Replace [YOUR_TOKEN_HERE] with your endpoint token from cloud.vinkius.com.
3

Restart Claude Desktop

Close and reopen the application. Claude needs a full restart to load new MCPs — refreshing a conversation is not enough.
4

Verify the connection

Open a new conversation. Click the 🔌 icon at the bottom of the message input. You should see tools listed under finmei-mcp.

json

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "finmei-mcp": {
      "url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp"
    }
  }
}

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Common questions about Finmei MCP in Claude Desktop

Open your claude_desktop_config.json file and add the Finmei server configuration under the mcpServers key. Once you restart Claude Desktop, the hammer icon will show your new tools.

Yes. Your Claude Desktop agent calls `list_currencies` to check what your Finmei account supports before creating or updating any foreign transactions.

You can connect Claude Web using a custom remote MCP connector URL. Go to your settings, paste the Vinkius endpoint, and you'll have the same Finmei tools in your browser.

Just tell your Claude Desktop agent what changed. It will call `update_expense` with the correct amount or category to fix the Finmei entry immediately.

Your sensitive Finmei business profile and payment records are never stored by Claude Desktop or Vinkius. The MCP Server operates under a zero-trust model, ensuring your financial details remain private.

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