• BURN RATE
  • CASH POSITION
  • PROJECTIONS
  • HUMAN ACTION

How to monitor startup runway with your AI

Connect Mercury to your AI client to turn raw transaction data into a clear picture of your burn rate and remaining cash.

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Short answer

How can I track my runway using AI?

Your AI pulls your current balances and recent transaction history to calculate your monthly burn. It then projects your remaining runway based on your current cash position. You get a real-time view of your financial health.

Runway visibility outcomes

What you get from your AI

The AI processes your Mercury data to produce these specific insights.

BURN RATE

Monthly burn calculation

The AI analyzes your recent spending to find your average monthly outflow. You'll see exactly how much cash is leaving the business.

CASH POSITION

Real-time balance checks

Your AI pulls current totals from all your connected accounts. You always know your exact starting point for runway calculations.

PROJECTIONS

Months of runway left

By comparing your total cash to your burn rate, your AI tells you how many months you have before you hit zero. This helps you plan your next fundraise.

HUMAN ACTION

Strategic decisions

The AI provides the numbers, but you decide how to adjust spending or hiring. You use the data to make the final calls on your budget.

The workflow

What your AI does when the data arrives.

The AI moves from raw data to a finished runway report through these steps.

  1. Gather account totals

    The AI identifies all your active Mercury accounts to get a complete view of your available capital.

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  2. Analyze spending patterns

    It looks through your recent history to categorize outflows and identify recurring costs.

    list_transactions

  3. Calculate burn rate

    The AI aggregates your total expenses over a specific period to find your monthly burn.

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  4. Project runway

    The AI divides your total balance by your burn rate to give you a month-by-month countdown.

    get_balance

Try it

Copy these to start.

Paste these prompts into your AI client to begin.

Starting points

These are opening lines to get you started. Swap out specific account names or timeframes as needed.

Mercury Connector

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

Connector linkhttps://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_RHJfUvNGjbjXOZwAj5iBeor8Z1fS3OZJyRo3dvdt/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 — Mercury capabilities are ready to use.
Configuration · claude_desktop_config.jsonCopy
{
  "mcpServers": {
    "mercury-mcp": {
      "url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_RHJfUvNGjbjXOZwAj5iBeor8Z1fS3OZJyRo3dvdt/mcp"
    }
  }
}
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  • What is my current total balance across all Mercury accounts?

  • How much did I spend on payroll and software last month?

  • Based on my recent transactions, how many months of runway do I have left?

  • List my top five largest transactions from the last 30 days.

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Start here

Connect Mercury once, then ask.

Just link your Mercury account through the secure connection. Your login stays encrypted, and you can immediately start asking questions about your cash flow.

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FAQ

How this task behaves

  • 01

    Can the AI move money between my accounts?

    No. The AI can only read your balances and transaction history. It cannot initiate transfers or move funds.

  • 02

    Can the AI delete or edit my transactions?

    No. The AI has read-only access to your Mercury data. Your financial records remain untouched.

  • 03

    How often does the AI see my new transactions?

    The AI sees data in real time. Every time you ask a question, it pulls the latest information available through the connection.

  • 04

    Does the AI know my specific vendor names?

    Yes. It reads the transaction descriptions provided by Mercury, so it can identify specific vendors you pay.

  • 05

    Can I ask about specific accounts?

    Yes. You can ask for balances or transaction lists for specific accounts or your entire account set.

  • More questions about Mercury? The Connector page answers them. See everything the Mercury Connector can do

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