For Ynab MCP Server
by walensis-labsio.github.walensis-labs/mcp-for-ynabv0.2.0
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Install For Ynab MCP server
Install in Claude Code
claude mcp add for-ynab-walensis-labs -e YNAB_ACCESS_TOKEN='<ynab-access-token>' -- npx -y @walensis/mcp-for-ynabInstall in Cursor
{
"mcpServers": {
"for-ynab-walensis-labs": {
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"@walensis/mcp-for-ynab"
],
"env": {
"YNAB_ACCESS_TOKEN": "<ynab-access-token>"
}
}
}
}Add to ~/.cursor/mcp.json (global) or .cursor/mcp.json (project).
Install in Claude Desktop
{
"mcpServers": {
"for-ynab-walensis-labs": {
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"@walensis/mcp-for-ynab"
],
"env": {
"YNAB_ACCESS_TOKEN": "<ynab-access-token>"
}
}
}
}Settings → Developer → Edit Config (claude_desktop_config.json), then restart.
Install in VS Code
{
"servers": {
"for-ynab-walensis-labs": {
"type": "stdio",
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"@walensis/mcp-for-ynab"
],
"env": {
"YNAB_ACCESS_TOKEN": "<ynab-access-token>"
}
}
}
}Add to .vscode/mcp.json in your workspace.
Install in Windsurf
{
"mcpServers": {
"for-ynab-walensis-labs": {
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"@walensis/mcp-for-ynab"
],
"env": {
"YNAB_ACCESS_TOKEN": "<ynab-access-token>"
}
}
}
}Add to ~/.codeium/windsurf/mcp_config.json.
Configuration
| Variable | Required | Secret | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| YNAB_ACCESS_TOKEN | yes | yes | YNAB Personal Access Token (app.ynab.com → Developer Settings) |
| YNAB_ALLOW_WRITES | — | — | Set to 1 to enable write tools (off = read-only) |
Freshness
Maintained — last maintenance signal 58d ago. The newest of the signals below sets the band.
Last commit (default branch)
2026-08-12 · 58d ago · GitHub
Latest release
2026-08-12 · 58d ago · GitHub · @walensis/cove-mcp@0.7.1
Package published
no data · npm/PyPI
Registry entry updated
2026-07-31 · 2mo ago · official registry · v0.2.0
FAQ
›How do I install the For Ynab MCP server in Claude Code?
Run: claude mcp add for-ynab-walensis-labs -e YNAB_ACCESS_TOKEN='<ynab-access-token>' -- npx -y @walensis/mcp-for-ynab. For Cursor, VS Code, Claude Desktop and Windsurf, use the install tabs above.
›Does For Ynab require an API key?
Yes. It expects YNAB_ACCESS_TOKEN, of which 1 is a secret.
›Can I use For Ynab as a remote (hosted) MCP server?
No hosted endpoint is published; it runs locally over stdio.
›Is For Ynab in the official MCP registry?
Yes, as io.github.walensis-labs/mcp-for-ynab.