• SUMMARY
  • DETAILS
  • GROUPS
  • HUMAN

How to check group balances with your AI

Connect Splitwise to your AI client once. After that, you can query your debts and credits through simple chat commands.

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Short answer

How do I check my Splitwise group balances?

Your AI pulls your group list and expense history to calculate your standing. You'll get a clear breakdown of your net balance for any specific group.

The outcomes.

Where your data lands.

The AI processes your Splitwise data into these specific results.

SUMMARY

Net balance totals

The AI calculates the final amount you owe or are owed. You get a single number for any group you name.

DETAILS

Individual expense lists

The AI pulls specific transaction histories. You can see exactly which items contributed to your current balance.

GROUPS

Group membership lists

The AI identifies all your active Splitwise groups. This helps you find the right group name to query.

HUMAN

Manual settlement

The AI cannot move money or settle debts. You still need to use the Splitwise app to actually pay people back.

The workflow

What your AI does when the request arrives.

The AI follows a logical path to find your money.

  1. Find your groups

    The AI looks through your account to find the specific group you're asking about.

    get_groups

  2. Access group data

    Once the group is identified, the AI pulls the specific details for that group.

    get_group

  3. Analyze transactions

    The AI reads the individual expenses within the group to calculate the math.

    get_expenses

  4. Report the balance

    The AI presents the final owed or receivable amount in plain text.

    get_expenses

Try it

Copy these to start.

Use these prompts to get immediate answers from your agent.

Starting points

Swap out the group names in these examples for your actual Splitwise group names.

Splitwise Connector

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

Connector linkhttps://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_Z9kupykdVIdT8C673gFW7LictGBFFtKKazEo9daM/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 — Splitwise capabilities are ready to use.
Configuration · claude_desktop_config.jsonCopy
{
  "mcpServers": {
    "splitwise-mcp": {
      "url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_Z9kupykdVIdT8C673gFW7LictGBFFtKKazEo9daM/mcp"
    }
  }
}
Copy into chat04

  • How much do I owe in the 'Apartment Trip' group?

  • List all my Splitwise groups.

  • What is my current balance in the 'Dinner Party' group?

  • Show me the expenses for the 'Summer Vacation' group.

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Start here

Connect Splitwise once, then ask.

Click the link to connect. Your credentials stay encrypted, and you can immediately start asking questions in your preferred AI client.

Connect Splitwise to your AI

FAQ

How this task behaves.

  • 01

    Can the AI settle my debts?

    No. The AI can only read your data. You must use the Splitwise app to actually pay people.

  • 02

    Can the AI add new expenses?

    No. This connector is read-only. It cannot create, edit, or delete any expenses or groups.

  • 03

    Does the AI see all my groups?

    Yes. The AI can see every group you have access to in Splitwise.

  • 04

    Can I ask about a specific person's balance?

    Yes. If you specify a person within a group, the AI can calculate what you owe them specifically.

  • 05

    Do I need to keep the Splitwise app open?

    No. Once connected, you only need to interact with your AI client.

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