Ynab FAQs

Question 1

What features does the MCP YNAB Server offer?

Accepted Answer

It allows you to view account balances and transactions, create new transactions, and access YNAB data through standardized MCP resources.

Question 2

What resources are available through the server?

Accepted Answer

The server provides resources like `ynab://accounts` (list all accounts) and `ynab://transactions/{account_id}` (get recent transactions for an account).

Question 3

What is the MCP YNAB Server?

Accepted Answer

It's an MCP server implementation that allows developers to access YNAB (You Need A Budget) functionality using the Model Context Protocol.

Question 4

How do I configure the YNAB API key?

Accepted Answer

You can provide the API key through an environment variable (`YNAB_API_KEY`), MCP secret management, or a `.env` file in the project root.

Question 5

How do I install the MCP YNAB Server?

Accepted Answer

Use the command `uv pip install -e .` in your terminal to install the server.

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