How to Use the Splitwise MCP in Claude Code

Q: How do I check my current balance with Splitwise using Claude Code?

Run the getcurrentuser function. The output provides a clean, machine-readable JSON of your standing in all groups for immediate pipeline consumption.

Q: Can I list expense records with Splitwise using Claude Code?

Yes. Execute getexpenses. This pulls the entire history of transactions from the group ledger, allowing you to process and export data easily in your CI/CD workflow.

Q: If I need friend details for Splitwise in Claude Code, what do I run?

Start by calling getfriends. This returns all contact IDs. You then use these IDs with other tools to gather the specific data needed for your deployment script.

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Batch Expense Creation for DevOps

Use `create_expense` to log costs directly from a script. You pipe the JSON payload containing all necessary details—cost, description, and user shares. This is ideal for automated expense logging. The agent executes this function in headless mode, updating balances without any human intervention.

Listing Groups via Claude Code MCP Server

To start a batch job, run `get_groups`. This returns all group identifiers and metadata. You can then use these IDs to iterate through your entire set of shared accounts. The output is clean JSON, ready to be piped into another script for further processing.

Getting User Details by ID

Need a specific user’s info? The `get_user` tool takes an ID and returns all known details about that account. You can then use this data point to verify permissions or group membership. This is critical for ensuring your automated jobs don't fail due to bad inputs.

Setup guide

Set up Splitwise MCP in Claude Code

Prerequisites

Claude Code CLI installed (npm install -g @anthropic-ai/claude-code)
Active Vinkius subscription with a valid endpoint token

1

Run the add command

Open your terminal and run the command shown on the right. Replace [YOUR_TOKEN_HERE] with your endpoint token from cloud.vinkius.com. Use --scope user to make it available across all projects.
2

Verify the connection

Start a Claude Code session and type /mcp to list connected servers. You should see splitwise-mcp with a green status indicator.
3

Start using tools

Ask Claude Code something like "Check my latest Splitwise transactions." It will automatically discover and invoke the available Splitwise tools.

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claude mcp add --transport http splitwise-mcp https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp

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Prerequisites

Claude Code CLI installed
Active Vinkius subscription with a valid endpoint token

1

Open the config file

Create or edit .mcp.json in your project root for project-level scope, or ~/.claude.json for user-level scope.
2

Add the Splitwise MCP

Paste the JSON snippet shown on the right into the mcpServers object. Replace [YOUR_TOKEN_HERE] with your endpoint token from cloud.vinkius.com.
3

Restart Claude Code

Start a new Claude Code session. Type /mcp to confirm the server is connected. The tools will be automatically available in your conversation.

.mcp.json

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "splitwise-mcp": {
      "type": "url",
      "url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp"
    }
  }
}

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Common questions about Splitwise MCP in Claude Code

Run the `get_current_user` function. The output provides a clean, machine-readable JSON of your standing in all groups for immediate pipeline consumption.

Yes. Execute `get_expenses`. This pulls the entire history of transactions from the group ledger, allowing you to process and export data easily in your CI/CD workflow.

It centralizes access to core financial tools. You can call `get_group` or `get_user` and feed the resulting data directly into a database migration script.

Start by calling `get_friends`. This returns all contact IDs. You then use these IDs with other tools to gather the specific data needed for your deployment script.

This server manages financial records and user identity data. It specifically handles expense details (cost, description) and associated group membership information for batch processing.

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