How do I use this MCP with Claude?

You connect the MCP through the Vinkius platform, which makes it instantly available to your Claude client.

Can I track multiple different hobbies?

Yes, you can use the capabilities to check totals and budgets for any specific hobby you define.

What is spending velocity?

It is the average amount of money you spend per day on a specific hobby.

Do I need to manage my own API keys?

No, Vinkius hosts the MCP and manages all necessary connections for you.

Can the AI see all my bank transactions?

No, this MCP only accesses the specific hobby expense data you provide through its capabilities.

How can I see my total spending for a specific hobby?

You can use the get_hobby_total capability to retrieve the total amount spent on any hobby you specify.

Can I set a budget limit?

Yes, use the check_budget_status capability to compare your current spending against a defined budget limit.

How do I see a list of my purchases?

The list_hobby_expenses capability provides a detailed list of all individual items purchased for your hobby.

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Connect Hobby Budget Tracker to ChatGPT, Claude and Gemini

Set it up once and it works in ChatGPT, Claude, Cursor, and any other client you love. It all runs safely in the background, so you can relax and focus on what really matters. Keep your personal passions from breaking the bank.

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Works with modern AI clients that support MCP, including ChatGPT, Claude, Cursor, and more.

Your AI does the work. We keep it safe and sound.

No other AI tool gives you this. Your workflow runs in the client you already love, your account stays protected, and you decide what the agent can and cannot do. It is the whole reason to make the switch.

Each Connector lives inside our infrastructure, the same place where your workflow runs. The three things below are already part of it, working quietly in the background so you never have to think about them. Nothing to add, nothing to set up, nothing to worry about.

How Vinkius works: one connection, every tool, in any AI

V8 Isolate01

Each Connector runs inside its own sealed environment.

Each Connector runs inside its own sealed V8 runtime — no access to your files, your system, or other servers. A Connector never sees past its own request.

Kill Switch02

One switch stops every agent. Instantly.

One action deactivates every Connector, revokes every token, and ends every session at once. AI Governance keeps the record.

FinOps per User03

Spending limits that pause instead of surprise.

Every user keeps their own connections and credentials, isolated from everyone else. Anything that would cross your spending limit is held for your approval, not billed.

Three controls, built into the layer your AI connects through.

Complete set · 4 capabilities

The complete Hobby Budget Tracker capability set.

These are the exact actions your AI can choose when you ask it to work with Hobby Budget Tracker.

Capability set01 / 01

01-04

4 capabilities in this set.

Part of 4 available through Hobby Budget Tracker.

01
Check budget status
This capability checks if your current spending for a specific hobby is staying within your set budget limit.
02
Get hobby total
Use this to get the total amount you have spent on a specific hobby so far.
03
List hobby expenses
This capability pulls a list of all individual expenses recorded for a specific hobby.
04
Calculate spending velocity
This capability calculates your average daily spending rate for a hobby to show how fast you are using your funds.

One connector, every AI

Hobby Budget Tracker works with the most popular AI clients.

These are the most popular clients, each with a step-by-step guide: one link, set up once, with governance and visibility built in. And because everything runs on the MCP standard, the same connection also works in any other compatible client — nothing to rebuild.

Building your own app? The connector is yours to use.

You don't need a client to put Hobby Budget Tracker to work: the same hosted connection plugs into your own applications and agent code, with the same governance on every request. Build with it, chat with it — one connection for both.

Observed, not estimated

1068ms average. Fast in production.

Hobby Budget Tracker is checked daily against the live service.

Daily averagePeak 1414ms

Sep 22Today

Fastest day: 896ms
Slowest day: 1414ms
14-day trend: Improving-29%

Connect your client

One URL. Every client.

Activate the Connector, copy your link, and paste it into the client you already use. 4 capabilities arrive ready to run.

Preview access · not provider authentication

The vk_preview_* token belongs to Vinkius preview infrastructure. It lets Claude discover and display the capabilities of Hobby Budget Tracker, so you can see the experience inside your AI.

It does not authenticate your account with Hobby Budget Tracker. Actions requiring credentials or live account data may not run until you activate the Connector and authorize the service.

Hobby Budget Tracker Connector

You're all set. Choose your MCP client and follow the setup instructions.

Connector linkhttps://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_Xx9WrShknDjp50Bh00W3fm7LtZwXi0vP0yGkSdjK/mcp

Claude Desktop

Follow the steps below to connect in seconds.

1In Claude Desktop, open Settings → Connectors.
2Click “Add custom connector” and paste the connector link above as the remote MCP server URL.
3Click Add and start a new chat — Hobby Budget Tracker capabilities are ready to use.

Configuration · claude_desktop_config.jsonCopy

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "hobby-budget-tracker-mcp": {
      "url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_Xx9WrShknDjp50Bh00W3fm7LtZwXi0vP0yGkSdjK/mcp"
    }
  }
}

Claude
ChatGPT
Cursor
VS Code
Windsurf
Claude Code
JetBrains
Cline

Step-by-step instructions for each client are in the guide. How to connect

Guided setup for Claude? How to give Claude access to Hobby Budget Tracker

See all the AI clients this connector works with ↑

Who it's for

Built for the work Hobby Budget Tracker owners hand off.

This is for anyone who has high-cost personal interests and wants to keep their finances in check using an AI agent.

01
Collectors
People buying niche items who need to track cumulative costs over time.
02
Gamers
Users who want to monitor daily spending rates on digital or physical goods.
03
Hobbyists
Anyone with recurring expenses in photography, gardening, or other specialized fields.

FAQ

Questions Hobby Budget Tracker owners ask.

01
How do I use this MCP with Claude?
You connect the MCP through the Vinkius platform, which makes it instantly available to your Claude client.
02
Can I track multiple different hobbies?
Yes, you can use the capabilities to check totals and budgets for any specific hobby you define.
03
What is spending velocity?
It is the average amount of money you spend per day on a specific hobby.
04
Do I need to manage my own API keys?
No, Vinkius hosts the MCP and manages all necessary connections for you.
05
Can the AI see all my bank transactions?
No, this MCP only accesses the specific hobby expense data you provide through its capabilities.
06
How can I see my total spending for a specific hobby?
You can use the get_hobby_total capability to retrieve the total amount spent on any hobby you specify.
07
Can I set a budget limit?
Yes, use the check_budget_status capability to compare your current spending against a defined budget limit.
08
How do I see a list of my purchases?
The list_hobby_expenses capability provides a detailed list of all individual items purchased for your hobby.

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