TakeHome API
by @Leeday-devs · io.github.Leeday-devs/takehomeapi
Verified UK take-home pay: income tax, NI, student loans, pensions, with GOV.UK sources.
- Category
- Developer tools
- Connection
- Remote (HTTP)
- Tools
- 3 reported
- Status
- Online
Connect it to your AI
Claude Code
claude mcp add --transport http takehomeapi https://api.takehomeapi.com/mcpClaude, ChatGPT, Cursor and other apps
Add it as a custom connector with this URL (Streamable HTTP):
https://api.takehomeapi.com/mcpThis server expects extra headers, usually an API key from its maker.
Cursor, VS Code and other apps (mcp.json)
{
"mcpServers": {
"takehomeapi": {
"url": "https://api.takehomeapi.com/mcp"
}
}
}Tools it offers
3 tools, as the server itself reported during our check on Oct 31, 2026.
get_tax_ratesIncome tax bands (England/Wales/NI and Scotland), National Insurance, student loan thresholds and the child benefit charge for a UK tax year. Free. Years: 2025-26, 2026-27.calculate_take_homeExact UK take-home pay for one employee: income tax by band, NI, student loans, pension (salary sacrifice, net pay, relief at source), the 60% trap above £100k and the High Income Child Benefit Charge. Returns net pay pecompare_take_homeCompare 2 to 5 UK pay scenarios (pay rises, pension changes, moving to Scotland, student loans) side by side, with the difference in net pay from the first.
Questions
What is the TakeHome API MCP server?
Verified UK take-home pay: income tax, NI, student loans, pensions, with GOV.UK sources. It is made by @Leeday-devs and listed in the official MCP Registry as io.github.Leeday-devs/takehomeapi. MCP (Model Context Protocol) is the open standard that lets AI apps like Claude, ChatGPT and Cursor use outside tools.
How do I add TakeHome API to Claude?
In the Claude app or claude.ai, open Settings, then Connectors, choose "Add custom connector" and paste https://api.takehomeapi.com/mcp. In Claude Code, run: claude mcp add --transport http takehomeapi https://api.takehomeapi.com/mcp
How do I add TakeHome API to ChatGPT?
ChatGPT can use remote MCP servers as connectors. In ChatGPT settings, under Apps and Connectors, turn on developer mode if asked, create a new connector and paste https://api.takehomeapi.com/mcp.
How do I add TakeHome API to Cursor?
Open Cursor settings, go to MCP, choose "Add new MCP server" (or edit ~/.cursor/mcp.json) and add: { "mcpServers": { "takehomeapi": { "url": "https://api.takehomeapi.com/mcp" } } }
Does TakeHome API work right now?
Yes. It responded when we last checked on 31 Oct 2026. We check remote MCP servers every day.
What can TakeHome API do?
It gives your AI 3 tools, including get_tax_rates, calculate_take_home, compare_take_home. The full list is on this page.
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