plaid

Fetch balances, transactions, and spending insights from connected Plaid accounts.

Updated Jan 31, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/aneym/agent-skills --skill plaid
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: plaid
Source: https://github.com/aneym/agent-skills/tree/main/skills/plaid
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/aneym/agent-skills --skill plaid

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill requires express, plaid, and includes scripts (resource) and assets (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

This skill enables quick access to bank balances, recent transactions, and spending insights by integrating with Plaid, removing the manual effort of reconciling accounts across institutions.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Retrieve real-time balances and transaction data from connected bank accounts via Plaid.
  • Generate spending insights and category breakdowns across multiple institutions.
  • Use for onboarding new bank connections, account reconciliation, and expense tracking.

Quick Start

Connect a bank to begin querying balances, transactions, and spending insights immediately.

Frequently Asked Questions about plaid

High-intent search queries and answers about installing and using this skill.

FAQPage Schema
How do I fetch real-time balances and transactions from connected bank accounts?

To fetch real-time balances and transactions from connected bank accounts, you can use Plaid integration to retrieve data across multiple institutions for reconciliation, budgeting, and financial analysis.

What's the best way to generate spending insights and category breakdowns across multiple institutions?

Generating spending insights and category breakdowns across multiple institutions is done by aggregating transaction data via Plaid, which reveals real-time balances and automates expense tracking.

Can I use Express with Plaid for banking data aggregation?

Yes, you can use Express with Plaid for banking data aggregation, as the skill relies on Express and Plaid dependencies to serve real-time data retrieval and ensure secure token handling.

How does Plaid token management work for secure banking data retrieval?

Plaid token management ensures secure banking data retrieval by handling authentication tokens properly during data aggregation, which prevents unauthorized access to balances and transaction history.

Does Plaid's Transactions API handle pagination for large volumes of transaction data?

Yes, Plaid's Transactions API handles pagination for large volumes of transaction data, ensuring proper error reporting and complete data retrieval during account reconciliation processes.