• LOGS
  • TAX
  • FX
  • USER

How to log business expenses with your AI

Connect Expensya to your AI client once. From then on, you just describe your spending in chat to keep your books updated.

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Short answer

How do I log expenses with my AI?

You describe the purchase in plain English, and your agent creates the record in Expensya. It manages the categorization and currency details for you. You'll see the results in your expense log immediately.

The results.

Where your data lands.

The AI turns your messages into structured financial records.

LOGS

New expense entries

The AI uses create_new_expense to turn your chat into a formal record. Your spending is instantly captured in Expensya.

TAX

Correct categories

Your agent uses list_expense_categories to match your spend to your specific account setup. This keeps your bookkeeping organized.

FX

Currency support

The AI checks list_supported_currencies to handle international receipts. It ensures the right currency is used for every entry.

USER

Human verification

The AI prepares the entry, but you decide if it's correct. You maintain final control over every record added to your account.

The workflow

What your AI does when you report a cost.

The AI handles the data entry so you don't have to open a separate app.

  1. Parse the details

    Your agent reads your message to extract the amount, vendor, and date.

    create_new_expense

  2. Match the category

    The AI looks up your available categories to find the right fit for the expense.

    list_expense_categories

  3. Validate currency

    The AI checks that the currency you mentioned is supported by your account.

    list_supported_currencies

  4. Submit the record

    The AI sends the finalized data to Expensya to complete the entry.

    create_new_expense

Try it

Copy these to start.

Use these lines to trigger the Expensya tools.

Starting points

Replace the specific amounts and vendors with your actual receipt info.

Expensya Connector

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

Connector linkhttps://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_FVIdoat0Oxn3LVA17DyAga46ETYqkFqnJp9zXwkt/mcp

Claude Desktop

Follow the steps below to connect in seconds.

  1. 1In Claude Desktop, open Settings → Connectors.
  2. 2Click “Add custom connector” and paste the connector link above as the remote MCP server URL.
  3. 3Click Add and start a new chat — Expensya capabilities are ready to use.
Configuration · claude_desktop_config.jsonCopy
{
  "mcpServers": {
    "expensya-mcp": {
      "url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_FVIdoat0Oxn3LVA17DyAga46ETYqkFqnJp9zXwkt/mcp"
    }
  }
}
Copy into chat04

  • Log a $12.50 expense for coffee at Starbucks under the Meals category.

  • Add a 45 EUR taxi ride to my travel expenses.

  • What expense categories can I use in Expensya?

  • I just spent 120 GBP on a client dinner. Can you record that?

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Start here

Connect Expensya once, then ask.

One click connects your AI to your account. Your login stays encrypted on our side, and you can start logging expenses immediately.

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FAQ

How this task behaves.

  • 01

    Can the AI delete expenses I logged by mistake?

    No. The AI only has tools to create new entries and list categories or currencies.

  • 02

    Can the AI see my full expense history?

    No. The AI can only list categories and currencies to help it create new entries.

  • 03

    Does the AI handle receipt image processing?

    No. You need to provide the expense details through text conversation.

  • 04

    Can the AI change my expense categories?

    No. The AI can only read the existing categories to help categorize your new entries.

  • 05

    Will the AI automatically approve my expenses?

    No. The AI only creates the entries; you handle all approvals and management in Expensya.

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