Bookkeeping CLI
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Connect Bookkeeping CLI to Gemini CLI using the Model Context Protocol (MCP). Access your accounting data directly from Gemini without any local setup required.

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Prerequisites
  • •Gemini CLI installed — Install from GitHub
  • •A Bookkeeping CLI account with your accounting software connected
  • •A Bookkeeping CLI API key from your dashboard

1
Get Your Bookkeeping CLI API Key

Go to your API Keys dashboard and create a new key. Copy it — you'll need it for the MCP configuration.

Get API Key

2
Configure Gemini CLI

Add Bookkeeping CLI as an MCP server using either the CLI command or by editing ~/.gemini/settings.json. Replace YOUR_API_KEY with your Bookkeeping CLI API key.

Configuration Options
Choose either the CLI command or manual configuration:

Using Gemini CLI (recommended)

# Add bookkeeping-cli as an HTTP MCP server
gemini mcp add --transport http bookkeeping-cli \
  https://bookkeepingcli.com/api/mcp \
  --header "Authorization: Bearer YOUR_API_KEY"

Manual settings.json configuration

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "bookkeeping-cli": {
      "httpUrl": "https://bookkeepingcli.com/api/mcp",
      "headers": {
        "Authorization": "Bearer YOUR_API_KEY"
      }
    }
  }
}

What You Can Ask

Once configured, ask Gemini about your accounting data in natural language:

List my unpaid invoices
Who are my top customers?
Show me overdue bills
What was my revenue this month?
290+ Accounting Tools
Access comprehensive accounting functionality across all supported providers:
Invoices & BillingContacts & CustomersProducts & ServicesBank & PaymentsReports & AnalyticsTax & VATDanish Legal Documents

Next Steps

You're all set! Here's what you can do now:

1
Connect your accounting software in the dashboard
2
Try asking Gemini about your invoices and customers
3
Explore all available tools and capabilities
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