About ExpenseIn MCP by usefulapi
ExpenseIn MCP by usefulapi is a hosted MCP server for teams working with ExpenseIn. It provides read access to expenses, invoices, receipts and card transactions, and tools to create expenses or add invoice notes.
Key features
- 01Read expenses and approval queues
- 02Review invoices and receipts
- 03Browse card transactions and purchase requests
- 04Create expenses and add invoice notes
- 05Hosted access using ExpenseIn credentials
Use cases
- 01Review expenses awaiting approval
- 02Check invoices, receipts and card activity
- 03Record a new expense or add an invoice note
MCP support
Exposes ExpenseIn read and write tools to MCP clients through a hosted remote endpoint. Users authenticate with an ExpenseIn API key; write actions can modify data.
Configuration
Remote servers need no local install. Pick your client, then copy the config or install in one click.
https://expensein.usefulapi.io/mcpclaude mcp add --transport http io-usefulapi-expensein https://expensein.usefulapi.io/mcp{"mcpServers":{"io-usefulapi-expensein":{"type":"http","url":"https://expensein.usefulapi.io/mcp"}}}Open in Cursor{"servers":{"io-usefulapi-expensein":{"type":"http","url":"https://expensein.usefulapi.io/mcp"}}}Open in VS Code{"mcpServers":{"io-usefulapi-expensein":{"type":"http","url":"https://expensein.usefulapi.io/mcp"}}}{"mcpServers":{"io-usefulapi-expensein":{"serverUrl":"https://expensein.usefulapi.io/mcp"}}}Run commands in a terminal; paste JSON into the client’s MCP config and restart. Servers that need sign-in will prompt on first connect.
Tools
Details
From the project READMEExpenseIn MCP by usefulapi
Use your ExpenseIn account from Claude, Cursor, or any MCP client. Read expenses, approvals, invoices, receipts and card transactions, and create expenses or invoice notes. Hosted, no local install: connect with your own credentials.
Live endpoint: https://expensein.usefulapi.io/mcp · Homepage: https://usefulapi.io
Connect
- Claude (claude.ai, Desktop): open Customize → Connectors, click + Add → Add custom connector, and paste
https://expensein.usefulapi.io/mcp. - Claude Code:
claude mcp add --transport http expensein https://expensein.usefulapi.io/mcp, then run/mcpto log in. - VS Code: Add to VS Code.
- Cursor and other clients: add the URL as a remote MCP server:
{
"mcpServers": {
"expensein": {
"url": "https://expensein.usefulapi.io/mcp"
}
}
}
Add only the URL. Do not add an Authorization header or an API key to the client config: the server signs you in with OAuth, and the login page asks for your ExpenseIn credentials.
Step-by-step setup, where to find your credentials, and FAQ: https://usefulapi.io/expensein/
On first connect you provide an ExpenseIn API key (Admin → Integration → ExpenseIn API → New API Key). The server validates it and stores it per user. No keys go in config files.
Tools
| Tool | Type | What it does |
|---|---|---|
expensein_list_expenses | read | List expenses |
expensein_get_expense | read | Get an expense |
expensein_list_expenses_for_approval | read | List expenses for approval |
expensein_list_invoices | read | List invoices |
expensein_get_invoice | read | Get an invoice |
expensein_add_invoice_note | write | Add a note to an invoice |
expensein_list_receipts | read | List receipts |
expensein_get_receipt | read | Get a receipt |
expensein_list_users | read | List users |
expensein_get_user | read | Get a user |
expensein_list_categories | read | List categories |
expensein_list_projects | read | List projects |
expensein_list_departments | read | List departments |
expensein_list_suppliers | read | List suppliers |
expensein_list_merchants | read | List merchants |
expensein_list_tax_rates | read | List tax rates |
expensein_list_policies | read | List expense policies |
expensein_list_card_transactions | read | List card transactions |
expensein_list_purchase_requests | read | List purchase requests |
expensein_get_server_change_counter | read | Get the server change counter |
expensein_create_expense | write | Create an expense |
expensein_usage_status | meta | Usage status (free-tier meter) |
expensein_request_feature | meta | Request a missing feature |
expensein_upgrade | meta | Upgrade to Pro (unlimited*) |
expensein_cancel_subscription | meta | Cancel the Pro subscription |
read tools are read-only; write tools mutate data (clients should confirm them); meta tools report usage, manage your subscription or send a feature request.
Pricing
| Plan | Price | Limit |
|---|---|---|
| Free | $0 | 50 tool calls / month |
| Pro (per user) | $9/mo or $90/yr (2 months free) | Unlimited* |
*Pro has a fair use limit of 10,000 tool calls a month on this server. For more, write to [email protected].
Pro covers this server only. Subscribe with expensein_upgrade (it returns a Stripe Checkout link). Cancel any time with expensein_cancel_subscription: Pro continues to the end of the paid period, with no refund for the current period, and running expensein_upgrade before then undoes the cancel. Or write to [email protected].
License
MIT — see LICENSE. Documentation only; the server is hosted.
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