AuraParse MCP Server

This is the official Model Context Protocol (MCP) server for AuraParse.

It turns your LLM (Claude, Cursor, Zed) into a Financial Document Expert. You can drag-and-drop Receipts, Invoices, Bank Statements, or W-2s into your chat, and the AI will extract structured data (Merchant, Total, Tax, Line Items) with 99% accuracy.

🔑 Step 1: Get your API Key

Before installing, you need an API Key.

1. Go to https://auraparse.web.app.
2. Sign in (Free).
3. Copy the key from the dashboard. It looks like: rcp_live_...

💻 Step 2: Installation

Option A: Claude Desktop (Recommended)

You do not need to install Python or pip manually. We use uvx to run the tool instantly.

1. Open your Claude Desktop configuration file:

   • Mac: ~/Library/Application Support/Claude/claude_desktop_config.json
   • Windows: %APPDATA%\Claude\claude_desktop_config.json

2. Add this to the mcpServers list:

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "auraparse": {
      "command": "uvx",
      "args": ["auraparse-mcp"],
      "env": {
        "AURAPARSE_API_KEY": "rcp_live_YOUR_API_KEY_HERE"
      }
    }
  }
}

3. Save and Restart Claude Desktop. Look for the 🔌 plug icon.

Option B: Cursor (AI Code Editor)

You can give Cursor the ability to read receipt files inside your project.

1. Open Cursor Settings > Features > MCP Servers.
2. Click + Add New MCP Server.
3. Enter these details:
   • Name: auraparse
   • Type: command
   • Command: uvx auraparse-mcp
4. Crucial Step: You must set the API Key in the Environment Variables section or pass it inline (if supported), but currently, the easiest way for Cursor is to use a wrapper command or ensure AURAPARSE_API_KEY is in your system environment.

Alternative for Cursor users without system env vars:

# Command to enter in Cursor
uvx --env AURAPARSE_API_KEY=rcp_live_YOUR_API_KEY_HERE auraparse-mcp

Option C: Manual / Pip Install (Advanced)

Use this if you are building your own MCP client or want to manage the package manually.

1. Install:

   pip install auraparse-mcp
   

2. Run: The server communicates over Stdio (standard input/output). You cannot run it interactively. You must run it inside an MCP Client configuration.

   Configuration Example (generic):

   {
     "command": "python3",
     "args": ["-m", "auraparse_mcp"],
     "env": {
       "AURAPARSE_API_KEY": "rcp_live_YOUR_API_KEY_HERE"
     }
   }
   

🚀 Features

• Universal Parsing: Auto-detects Receipts vs Invoices vs Bank Statements.
• Privacy First: Files are processed in RAM and deleted instantly.
• Smart Formatting: Handles complex currencies (e.g. Indonesian 27.500 vs US 27,500).

🛠️ Troubleshooting

I don't see the tool in Claude:

1. Check the logs: tail -f ~/Library/Logs/Claude/mcp.log
2. Ensure you installed uv (brew install uv on Mac or via pip).
3. Ensure your API Key starts with rcp_live_.

I get a 429 Error: You are on the Free Plan (10 requests/min). Please upgrade to Pro on the AuraParse Dashboard for higher limits.