How to Use the Splitwise MCP in Cline

Q: How do I check my balance using Splitwise and Cline?

Run getcurrentuser via the terminal. The output tells you your current standing in all groups, so you know who owes you money.

Q: Can I retrieve a specific expense record with Splitwise using Cline?

Yes. Use getexpense, passing either an expense ID or the necessary parameters. It pulls up the full details of that single transaction for your script to read.

Q: If I need friend data for a complex Splitwise calculation in Cline?

Call getfriends first. This list provides all user identifiers, which you then feed into subsequent tools like getuser or getgroup.

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Creating Expenses in the Command Line

The `create_expense` tool lets you programmatically log a cost and distribute it. You pipe in the necessary JSON payload, including costs, descriptions, and who paid specific shares. The agent runs this function to update balances without needing a GUI; it's pure script logic.

Listing All Friends via Cline MCP Server

To build a list of contacts for your scripts, call `get_friends`. This executes and returns all friend IDs and basic details. You can then loop through this output to process multiple user records in bulk before running other commands.

Fetching Group Ledger Details

If you need group data for a script, start by listing groups with `get_groups`. Then pass the ID into `get_group` to grab all the specifics. This ensures your CLI task has accurate context before calculating anything.

Setup guide

Set up Splitwise MCP in Cline

Prerequisites

VS Code with Cline extension installed
Active Vinkius subscription with a valid endpoint token

1

Open Cline MCP settings

Click the Cline icon in the VS Code sidebar to open the Cline panel. Then click the MCP Servers icon (server stack) at the top-right corner of the panel.
2

Add a remote server

Click "Remote Servers" at the top, then click "Add Remote MCP". In the Name field, type splitwise-mcp. In the URL field, paste your Vinkius endpoint: https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp. Get your token from cloud.vinkius.com.
3

Enable the server

After saving, the server appears in the Cline MCP panel. Toggle the switch to enable it. The status indicator turns green when the connection is live.
4

Start using tools

Return to the Cline chat and ask: "Check my latest Splitwise refund status." Cline will discover the available tools and request your approval before invoking each one — giving you full control over every action.

Cline MCP Settings

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

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Common questions about Splitwise MCP in Cline

Run `get_current_user` via the terminal. The output tells you your current standing in all groups, so you know who owes you money.

Yes. Use `get_expense`, passing either an expense ID or the necessary parameters. It pulls up the full details of that single transaction for your script to read.

Call `get_friends` first. This list provides all user identifiers, which you then feed into subsequent tools like `get_user` or `get_group`.

It helps by providing reliable access to core data. You can list all expenses using `get_expenses`, which is perfect for piping into an external report generator.

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

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