• VIEW
  • CREATE
  • EDIT
  • REVIEW

How to manage giving categories with your AI

Connect Tithe.ly once. After that, you can manage your fund structure through simple chat commands.

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Short answer

How can I manage Tithe.ly giving categories with AI?

You can use your AI to see existing funds, add new revenue streams, or change the names of current categories. This lets you keep your Tithe.ly setup organized without logging into the web dashboard. You'll get a clear view of your fund structure and the ability to modify it instantly.

The outcomes

Where your data lands

Your AI handles the heavy lifting in Tithe.ly.

VIEW

Current fund lists

The AI pulls your active giving categories. You get a clear breakdown of how money is currently routed.

CREATE

New revenue streams

Tell your AI to set up a fund for a specific project. It builds the category in Tithe.ly immediately.

EDIT

Updated fund details

Change category names or details on the fly. Your AI applies these updates to your account instantly.

REVIEW

Human verification

The AI presents the changes it made. You check the results to ensure everything matches your intent.

The workflow

What your AI does when you ask for changes.

The AI acts as a bridge between your chat interface and your Tithe.ly account.

  1. Audit funds

    The AI checks your Tithe.ly account to see what categories already exist. This prevents you from creating duplicates.

    list_payment_categories

  2. Add categories

    When you describe a new fund, the AI builds it in your account. It handles the technical setup for that revenue stream.

    create_payment_category

  3. Modify settings

    If a fund name changes, the AI updates the record. It targets the specific category you mention.

    update_payment_category

  4. Verify updates

    The AI pulls the updated list to confirm the change took effect. You get immediate confirmation that the dashboard is updated.

    list_payment_categories

Try it

Copy these to start.

Use these prompts to begin managing your Tithe.ly categories.

Starting points

These are opening lines. Swap out the fund names or descriptions with your actual church or organization details.

Tithe.ly Connector

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

Connector linkhttps://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_JUHjKeldYmR80kBXQsQzhtnB9cz4Tcl2gXjo3l6o/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 — Tithe.ly capabilities are ready to use.
Configuration · claude_desktop_config.jsonCopy
{
  "mcpServers": {
    "tithely-mcp": {
      "url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_JUHjKeldYmR80kBXQsQzhtnB9cz4Tcl2gXjo3l6o/mcp"
    }
  }
}
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  • List all my current Tithe.ly payment categories.

  • Create a new giving category called Building Fund.

  • Update the Building Fund category to be named General Capital Campaign.

  • Show me my payment categories so I can see if the new one was added.

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Start here

Connect Tithe.ly once, then ask.

Click the link to connect your account. Your credentials stay encrypted, and you can start chatting with your Tithe.ly data immediately.

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FAQ

How this task behaves

  • 01

    Can the AI delete my giving categories?

    No. The AI can only list, create, or update categories. Deleting a category must be done manually in the Tithe.ly dashboard.

  • 02

    Can the AI process actual donations?

    No. This MCP is for managing the structure of your funds, not for executing individual transactions or processing payments.

  • 03

    Will the AI change my settings without asking?

    No. The AI only performs the specific actions you request in your chat prompts.

  • 04

    Do I need to stay logged into Tithe.ly?

    No. Once you connect the MCP, your AI client handles the communication through the secure connection.

  • 05

    Can I use this with any AI client?

    Yes, you can use this with any MCP-compatible client like Claude, Cursor, or Windsurf.

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