@iiatlas/hledger-mcp

Overview

@iiatlas/hledger-mcp is a local MCP server that bridges AI assistants with the HLedger command-line accounting tool. It translates natural language requests into HLedger CLI commands and returns structured results. Built in TypeScript, it runs on the user's machine and requires a local HLedger installation.

Best for

Best for
Developers and small business owners who use HLedger and want to query accounting data through AI assistants

Use cases

• Query financial transactions from HLedger using natural language prompts
• Automate accounting tasks by integrating HLedger with MCP-compatible AI clients
• Generate reports or summaries of HLedger data without writing raw CLI commands

Notes

@iiatlas/hledger-mcp is a local MCP server that bridges AI assistants with the HLedger command-line accounting tool. It translates natural language requests into HLedger CLI commands and returns structured results. Built in TypeScript, it runs on the user’s machine and requires a local HLedger installation.

56 stars on GitHub. Last updated 2026-02-28. Licensed MIT.

Use cases

• Query financial transactions from HLedger using natural language prompts
• Automate accounting tasks by integrating HLedger with MCP-compatible AI clients
• Generate reports or summaries of HLedger data without writing raw CLI commands

Pros

• Enables conversational access to HLedger data without leaving the assistant
• Open source and self-hosted, keeping financial data local
• Leverages existing HLedger setups with no data migration needed

Cons

• Requires running HLedger and the MCP server locally, adding setup overhead
• Limited to HLedger’s capabilities and data model
• Small community (56 stars) means less support and fewer contributions

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