mcp-wise
Wise MCP server
Documentation
Wise MCP Server
A MCP (Machine Communication Protocol) server that serves as a gateway for the Wise API, providing simplified access to Wise's recipient functionality.
Features
- List all recipients from your Wise account via a simple MCP resource
- Automatically handles authentication and profile selection
- Uses the Wise Sandbox API for development and testing
- Available as a Docker image for easy integration
Requirements
- Python 3.12 or higher (only if installing directly)
- `uv` package manager (only if installing directly)
- Wise API token
- Docker (if using Docker image)
Get an API token
https://wise.com/your-account/integrations-and-tools/api-tokens
Create a new token here.
Installation
Option 1: Direct Installation
1. Clone this repository:
git clone https://github.com/sergeiledvanov/mcp-wise
cd wise-mcp2. Set up the environment:
cp .env.example .env
# Edit .env to add your Wise API token3. Install dependencies with `uv`:
uv venv
uv pip install -e .Option 2: Using Docker
You can build a Docker image:
docker build -t mcp-wise .And add to Claude Code by adding it to your `.mcp.json`
{
"mcpServers": {
"mcp-wise": {
"command": "docker",
"args": [
"run",
"-i",
"--rm",
"--init",
"-e", "WISE_API_TOKEN=your_api_token_here",
"-e", "WISE_IS_SANDBOX=true",
"mcp-wise:latest"
]
}
}
}Make sure to replace `your_api_token_here` with your actual Wise API token.
Make sure to also update your .mcp.json file to match your selected mode. We provide template files that you can use:
1. For stdio mode (default):
cp .mcp.json.stdio .mcp.json2. For HTTP mode:
cp .mcp.json.http .mcp.jsonThese template files contain the appropriate configuration for each mode.
Available MCP Resources
The server provides the following MCP resources:
`list_recipients`
Returns a list of all recipients from your Wise account.
Parameters:
- `profile_type`: The type of profile to list recipients for. One of [personal, business]. Default: "personal"
- `currency`: Optional. Filter recipients by currency code (e.g., 'EUR', 'USD')
`get_recipient_requirements`
Fetches recipient requirements for creating a new recipient. If account details are provided, validates the account details against the requirements.
Parameters:
- `source_currency`: The source currency code (e.g., 'USD')
- `target_currency`: The target currency code (e.g., 'EUR')
- `source_amount`: The amount in the source currency
- `profile_type`: The type of profile to use. One of [personal, business]. Default: "personal"
- `account`: Optional. The recipient account details to validate against requirements. If not provided, returns the initial account requirements.
`create_recipient`
Creates a new recipient with the provided account details.
Parameters:
- `profile_type`: The type of profile to use. One of [personal, business]. Default: "personal"
- `account`: The recipient account details compliant with Wise API requirements. This should include:
- `accountHolderName`: Name of the account holder
- `currency`: Target currency code (e.g., 'EUR')
- `type`: Account type (e.g., 'iban', 'sort_code', etc.)
- `details`: Object containing account-specific details (varies by currency and country)
`send_money`
Sends money to a recipient using the Wise API.
Parameters:
- `profile_type`: The type of profile to use (personal or business)
- `source_currency`: Source currency code (e.g., 'USD')
- `source_amount`: Amount in source currency to send
- `recipient_id`: The ID of the recipient to send money to
- `payment_reference`: Optional. Reference message for the transfer (defaults to "money")
- `source_of_funds`: Optional. Source of the funds (e.g., "salary", "savings")
Configuration
Configuration is done via environment variables, which can be set in the `.env` file:
- `WISE_API_TOKEN`: Your Wise API token (required)
- `WISE_IS_SANDBOX`: Set to true to use the Wise Sandbox API (default: false)
- `MODE`: MCP Server transport mode, either "http" or "stdio" (default: stdio)
Development
Project Structure
wise-mcp/
├── .env # Environment variables (not in git)
├── .env.example # Example environment variables
├── pyproject.toml # Project dependencies and configuration
├── README.md # This file
└── src/ # Source code
├── main.py # Entry point
└── wise_mcp/ # Main package
├── api/ # API clients
│ └── wise_client.py # Wise API client
├── resources/ # MCP resources
│ └── recipients.py # Recipients resource
└── app.py # MCP application setupAdding New Features
To add new features:
1. Add new API client methods in `src/wise_mcp/api/wise_client.py`
2. Create new resources in `src/wise_mcp/resources/`
3. Import and register the new resources in `src/wise_mcp/app.py`
Contributing
Contributions are welcome! Please feel free to submit a Pull Request.
License
MIT
Frequently asked questions
What is mcp-wise?
mcp-wise is Wise MCP server
How do I install mcp-wise?
Open the GitHub repository and follow its README. Most MCP servers are added to your client's MCP config, then called by your agent.
Is mcp-wise open source?
Yes — it is hosted on GitHub at https://github.com/sergeiledvanov/mcp-wise and has 8 stars.
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