Beanquery FAQs

Question 1

What is Beanquery?

Accepted Answer

Beanquery is a tool that allows AI assistants to query and analyze your Beancount ledger files using the Beancount Query Language (BQL) via the Model Context Protocol (MCP).

Question 2

What is the Model Context Protocol (MCP)?

Accepted Answer

MCP is a standard for communication between AI assistants and data sources. Beanquery uses MCP to enable seamless integration with AI tools for financial data analysis.

Question 3

How does Beanquery work with Claude.ai?

Accepted Answer

Beanquery integrates with Claude.ai to allow you to ask natural language questions about your Beancount ledger, leveraging AI for financial data analysis and insights.

Question 4

What kind of resources does Beanquery provide?

Accepted Answer

Beanquery provides access to table and account information within your Beancount ledger, making it easier for AI assistants to understand and analyze your financial data.

Question 5

What are the privacy considerations when using Beanquery?

Accepted Answer

Beanquery transmits parts of your ledger to LLMs, so it's crucial to redact sensitive data or use self-hosted LLMs to protect your financial information. Always review data being sent via MCP.

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