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How to install Actual Budget in Codex

To install Actual Budget in Codex, run "codex mcp add actual-budget --env ACTUAL_SERVER_URL=YOUR_ACTUAL_SERVER_URL --env ACTUAL_BUDGET_ID=YOUR_ACTUAL_BUDGET_ID -- npx -y actual-budget-mcp" in your terminal, then type /mcp in Codex to check it.

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    Run the install command

    In a terminal, run:

    codex mcp add actual-budget --env ACTUAL_SERVER_URL=YOUR_ACTUAL_SERVER_URL --env ACTUAL_BUDGET_ID=YOUR_ACTUAL_BUDGET_ID -- npx -y actual-budget-mcp
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    Check it

    Inside Codex, type /mcp to see the server and its tools.

MCP servers run with your permissions. If Actual Budget needs an API key, add it under env in the config. Check its README.

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Questions

Does Actual Budget work in Codex?

Yes. Codex supports mcp servers in the codex cli and ide extension, and Actual Budget installs with the steps above.

Actual Budget does not show up in Codex. What now?

Restart Codex fully, check the JSON is valid, and make sure Node.js (for npx) is installed. See common MCP errors and fixes.

Is Actual Budget safe?

It scores 81 of 100. Review the code before you install it, and only give it the access it needs. Grades and details.