Handl MCP¶

A billing operation an AI assistant can drive end to end, inside your autonomy rules. Handl is an AI-native financial operations platform for freelancers and small agencies (1-10 people) that consolidates quoting, invoicing, payment collection and scope management in one workspace. Its hosted MCP endpoint at https://mcp.handl.works/api/mcp exposes projects, invoices, clients, reports and approvals as tools any assistant can call, with OAuth sign-in on first connect.

Server type: Remote (Hosted)
Auth: OAuth (browser sign-in on first connect)
Endpoint: https://mcp.handl.works/api/mcp
Tools: projects, quotes, invoices, clients, reports, approvals
Pricing: vendor pricing (handl.works)
Category: Finance / Billing
Built by: Handl (handl.works)

Why This Matters for Operators¶

The most expensive billing problem for small service businesses is not creating invoices; it is collecting payment without damaging the client relationship. Handl was designed by an agency founder with 20-plus years in client services around exactly that: professional quotes and invoices with one-click payment links, automatic payment reminders before and after due dates, real-time scope change tracking to prevent billing disputes, and AI-powered follow-ups that keep a personal tone.

Handl also frames its agent tools around operator autonomy rules, so the assistant works the billing motion while the human keeps approval control over the steps that need it.

Tools & Capabilities¶

Tool area	Purpose
Quotes and invoices	Professional documents with one-click payment links
Payment reminders	Automatic reminders before and after due dates
Scope tracking	Real-time scope change tracking to prevent disputes
Follow-ups	AI-powered payment follow-ups with a professional tone
Dashboard	Outstanding invoices, payment status and cash flow visibility
Reports and approvals	Reporting and approval tools for the billing operation

Installation¶

claude mcp add handl --transport http https://mcp.handl.works/api/mcp

The first connection opens a browser window to sign in and authorize; the credentials are reused for future sessions.

Configuration¶

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "handl": {
      "type": "http",
      "url": "https://mcp.handl.works/api/mcp"
    }
  }
}

Business Relevance¶

Freelancers get quotes, invoices and reminders from one chat surface
Small agencies track scope changes in real time to avoid write-offs
Founders get cash-flow visibility without a bookkeeper
Client-service teams collect payment without manual awkward follow-ups

Integration with CorpusIQ¶

Handl complements the CorpusIQ QuickBooks connector: QuickBooks holds the accounting truth including AR aging, while Handl runs the client-facing billing motion, payment links and reminders. CorpusIQ's cash-recovery runbook can pair its QuickBooks overdue list with Handl's follow-up tools to execute collection sequences with a human tone.

Limitations¶

Built for freelancers and 1-10 person agencies; larger orgs may outgrow it
Hosted endpoint; no self-hosted option published
Live tool list is served from the endpoint after authentication
New listing; the product surface is young

FAQ¶

Who is Handl built for?¶

Freelancers and small agencies of one to ten people that want quotes, invoices and payment collection in one workspace.

How does authentication work?¶

OAuth with a browser sign-in on first connect, then reused credentials.

What billing problem does it target?¶

Collecting payment without damaging client relationships, via payment links, reminders and scope tracking.