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Journal · Chart of accounts

Add account

Creates a new custom account in the chart of accounts.

create_account
Authorization
Authorization string header required API key in the format ll_.... Pass as a Bearer token in the OAuth flow.
Scopes
journal:write
Parameters
number string required Account number (numeric, max 8 digits)
name string required Account label
type string required asset, liability, equity, revenue or expense
category string optional Optional category
Response
200
Success
MCP create_account
JSON
{
  "tool": "create_account",
  "params": {
    "number": "<string>",
    "name": "<string>",
    "type": "<string>",
    "category": "<string>"
  }
}
200 Response
JSON
{
  "number": "<string>",
  "name": "<string>",
  "type": "<string>",
  "category": "<string>",
  "is_system": true
}