Norman Finance▌
by norman-finance
Norman Finance API lets you manage accounting, invoices, companies, clients, and taxes. Explore seamless integration lik
Enables interaction with the Norman Finance API, offering access to accounting, invoices, companies, clients, taxes, and more.
github stars
★ 20
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best for
- / Small business owners managing finances
- / Freelancers handling invoicing and bookkeeping
- / Accountants streamlining client work
- / German businesses filing VAT returns
capabilities
- / Create and send invoices including recurring payments
- / Categorize transactions and match receipts
- / Manage client database and contact information
- / File VAT returns and track tax deadlines
- / Upload receipts and financial documents
- / Check company balance and revenue metrics
what it does
Connects AI assistants to Norman Finance for managing accounting, invoicing, and VAT filing tasks directly through chat.
about
Norman Finance is an official MCP server published by norman-finance that provides AI assistants with tools and capabilities via the Model Context Protocol. Norman Finance API lets you manage accounting, invoices, companies, clients, and taxes. Explore seamless integration lik It is categorized under finance.
how to install
You can install Norman Finance in your AI client of choice. Use the install panel on this page to get one-click setup for Cursor, Claude Desktop, VS Code, and other MCP-compatible clients. This server supports remote connections over HTTP, so no local installation is required.
license
MIT
Norman Finance is released under the MIT license. This is a permissive open-source license, meaning you can freely use, modify, and distribute the software.
readme
Norman MCP Server
Your finances, inside your AI assistant.
Norman connects your accounting, invoicing, and VAT filing directly to Claude, Cursor, and any MCP-compatible AI.
https://mcp.norman.finance/mcp
Claude · ChatGPT · Cursor · n8n · Any MCP Client
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### What you can do **Invoicing** — Create, send, and track invoices including recurring and ZUGFeRD e-invoices **Bookkeeping** — Categorize transactions, match receipts, and verify entries **Client Management** — Maintain your client database and contact details **Tax Filing** — Generate Finanzamt previews, file VAT returns, and track deadlines **Company Overview** — Check your balance, revenue, and financial health at a glance **Documents** — Upload and attach receipts, invoices, and supporting files
👀 See it in action
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Filing a VAT return |
Transaction insights |
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Syncing Stripe payments |
Receipts from Gmail |
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Chasing overdue invoices |
Sending payment reminders |
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## 🚀 Get Started Before connecting, [create a free Norman account](https://app.norman.finance/sign-up?utm_source=mcp_server) if you don't have one yet. Log in with your Norman credentials via OAuth — your password never touches the AI.
Claude Connectors
1. Go to [claude.ai/settings/connectors](https://claude.ai/settings/connectors) 2. Click **Add custom connector** 3. Paste: ``` https://mcp.norman.finance/mcp ```
Claude Code
Norman is available as a [Claude Code plugin](https://code.claude.com/docs/en/plugins) with built-in skills. ```bash /plugin marketplace add norman-finance/norman-mcp-server /plugin install norman-finance@norman-finance ``` Or install directly from GitHub: ```bash claude /plugin install github:norman-finance/norman-mcp-server ```
ChatGPT Apps
1. Open **Settings → Apps → Advanced** 2. Click **Create App** 3. Paste: ``` https://mcp.norman.finance/mcp ```
Cursor
[](https://cursor.com/en-US/install-mcp?name=norman-finance&config=eyJ1cmwiOiJodHRwczovL21jcC5ub3JtYW4uZmluYW5jZS9tY3AifQ%3D%3D)
Replit
[](https://replit.com/integrations?mcp=eyJkaXNwbGF5TmFtZSI6Ik5vcm1hbiBNQ1AgU2VydmVyIiwiYmFzZVVybCI6Imh0dHBzOi8vbWNwLm5vcm1hbi5maW5hbmNlL21jcCJ9)
n8n
1. Create an **MCP OAuth2 API** credential 2. Enable **Dynamic Client Registration** 3. Set Server URL: `https://mcp.norman.finance/` 4. Click **Connect my account** and log in with Norman 5. Add an **MCP Client Tool** node to your AI Agent workflow 6. Set the URL to `https://mcp.norman.finance/mcp` and select the credential
Any MCP Client
Add a remote HTTP MCP server with URL: ``` https://mcp.norman.finance/mcp ```
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## Skills Ready-to-use skills compatible with **Claude Code**, **OpenClaw**, and the [Agent Skills](https://agentskills.io) standard. | Skill | What it does | |:--|:--| | `financial-overview` | Full dashboard — balance, transactions, invoices, and tax status | | `create-invoice` | Step-by-step invoice creation and sending | | `manage-clients` | List, create, and update client records | | `tax-report` | Review, preview, and file tax reports with the Finanzamt | | `categorize-transactions` | Categorize and verify bank transactions | | `find-receipts` | Find missing receipts from Gmail or email and attach them | | `overdue-reminders` | Identify overdue invoices and send payment reminders | | `expense-report` | Expense breakdown by category, top vendors, and trends | | `tax-deduction-finder` | Scan transactions for missed deductions and suggest fixes | | `monthly-reconciliation` | Full monthly close — transactions, invoices, receipts, and taxes |
> **Claude Code** — `/plugin marketplace add norman-finance/norman-mcp-server` > > **Claude Code (local)** — `claude --plugin-dir ./norman-mcp-server` > > **OpenClaw** — `cp -r skills/
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FAQ
- What is the Norman Finance MCP server?
- Norman Finance is a Model Context Protocol (MCP) server profile on explainx.ai. MCP lets AI hosts (e.g. Claude Desktop, Cursor) call tools and resources through a standard interface; this page summarizes categories, install hints, and community ratings.
- How do MCP servers relate to agent skills?
- Skills are reusable instruction packages (often SKILL.md); MCP servers expose live capabilities. Teams frequently combine both—skills for workflows, MCP for APIs and data. See explainx.ai/skills and explainx.ai/mcp-servers for parallel directories.
- How are reviews shown for Norman Finance?
- This profile displays 43 aggregated ratings (sample rows for discoverability plus signed-in user reviews). Average score is about 4.5 out of 5—verify behavior in your own environment before production use.
Use Cases▌
Extended AI Capabilities
Add new capabilities to Claude beyond text generation
Example
Access external data sources, execute code, interact with tools and services
Transform Claude from chatbot to action-taking agent
Context Enhancement
Provide Claude with access to relevant context and data
Example
Load project documentation, access knowledge bases, query databases
Get more accurate, context-aware responses
Workflow Automation
Automate multi-step workflows combining AI and external tools
Example
Research → Summarize → Create document → Send notification
Complete complex tasks end-to-end without manual steps
Implementation Guide▌
Prerequisites
- ›Claude Desktop 0.7.0+ or Cursor IDE with MCP support
- ›Basic understanding of MCP architecture and capabilities
- ›Access credentials for integrated services (if required)
- ›Willingness to experiment and iterate on configuration
Time Estimate
15-60 minutes depending on server complexity
Installation Steps
- 1.Install MCP server: npm install -g [package-name] or via GitHub
- 2.Add server configuration to ~/.claude/mcp.json
- 3.Provide required credentials and configuration
- 4.Restart Claude Desktop to load new server
- 5.Test basic functionality with simple prompts
- 6.Explore capabilities and experiment with use cases
- 7.Document successful patterns for reuse
Troubleshooting
- ⚠MCP server not loading: Check config syntax, verify installation
- ⚠Connection errors: Check network, firewall, credentials
- ⚠Feature not working: Read server docs, check required parameters
- ⚠Performance issues: Monitor resource usage, check for network latency
- ⚠Conflicts with other servers: Check port assignments, namespace collisions
Best Practices▌
✓ Do
- +Read server documentation thoroughly before setup
- +Start with simple use cases to validate functionality
- +Test in non-production environment first
- +Monitor resource usage and performance
- +Keep servers updated for bug fixes and new features
- +Document configuration for team members
- +Use environment variables for sensitive configuration
✗ Don't
- −Don't grant overly permissive access to MCP servers
- −Don't skip reading security considerations in docs
- −Don't expose sensitive data without proper controls
- −Don't run untrusted MCP servers without code review
- −Don't ignore error messages—investigate root cause
💡 Pro Tips
- ★Combine multiple MCP servers for powerful workflows
- ★Create custom MCP servers for your specific needs
- ★Share successful configurations with team
- ★Use MCP inspector for debugging
- ★Join MCP community for tips and troubleshooting
Technical Details▌
Architecture
Model Context Protocol standardizes how AI hosts (Claude, Cursor) communicate with external tools and data sources through server implementations.
Protocols
- Model Context Protocol (MCP)
- JSON-RPC 2.0
- stdio or HTTP transport
Compatibility
- Claude Desktop
- Cursor IDE
- Custom MCP clients
When to Use This▌
✓ Use When
Use when you need Claude to access external data, execute actions, or integrate with tools. Best for extending AI capabilities beyond conversation.
✗ Avoid When
Avoid when native integrations exist (use official APIs directly), for real-time critical systems, or when security/compliance requires zero external dependencies.
Integration▌
- →Tool composition: Chain multiple MCP tools in workflows
- →Context augmentation: Provide AI with relevant external data
- →Action delegation: Let AI execute tasks on external systems
- →Bidirectional sync: Keep AI context and external systems in sync
Discussion
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Ratings
4.5★★★★★43 reviews- ★★★★★Diya Li· Dec 28, 2024
Useful MCP listing: Norman Finance is the kind of server we cite when onboarding engineers to host + tool permissions.
- ★★★★★Sophia Anderson· Dec 24, 2024
Norman Finance is a well-scoped MCP server in the explainx.ai directory — install snippets and categories matched our Claude Code setup.
- ★★★★★Dhruvi Jain· Dec 8, 2024
I recommend Norman Finance for teams standardizing on MCP; the explainx.ai page compares cleanly with sibling servers.
- ★★★★★Oshnikdeep· Nov 27, 2024
Norman Finance is a well-scoped MCP server in the explainx.ai directory — install snippets and categories matched our Claude Code setup.
- ★★★★★Kwame Malhotra· Nov 23, 2024
We wired Norman Finance into a staging workspace; the listing’s GitHub and npm pointers saved time versus hunting across READMEs.
- ★★★★★Lucas Chen· Nov 19, 2024
Norman Finance reduced integration guesswork — categories and install configs on the listing matched the upstream repo.
- ★★★★★Xiao Abbas· Nov 15, 2024
I recommend Norman Finance for teams standardizing on MCP; the explainx.ai page compares cleanly with sibling servers.
- ★★★★★Kaira Desai· Nov 7, 2024
Norman Finance is a well-scoped MCP server in the explainx.ai directory — install snippets and categories matched our Claude Code setup.
- ★★★★★Xiao Okafor· Oct 26, 2024
Norman Finance has been reliable for tool-calling workflows; the MCP profile page is a good permalink for internal docs.
- ★★★★★Ganesh Mohane· Oct 18, 2024
Norman Finance has been reliable for tool-calling workflows; the MCP profile page is a good permalink for internal docs.
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