Extend unveils open-source AI toolkit for smarter finance
The toolkit supports multiple frameworks, including Anthropic's Model Context Protocol (MCP), OpenAI, native integration with LangChain, and compatibility with CrewAI to facilitate complex multi-agent workflows. The company states that this versatility allows businesses to incorporate Extend's API seamlessly into their existing AI-driven systems, enabling more advanced spend analysis and automated finance processes.
The toolkit is designed to offer flexibility to businesses, allowing them to interact with Extend while continuing to use their preferred banks or credit cards. Its intention is to help organisations adopt AI solutions tailored to their needs, supporting functions such as intelligent financial queries, custom reporting, and workflow automation.
Jonathan Bailey, Extend's Chief Technology Officer, commented on the motivation behind the toolkit: "When I started to explore the multitude of use cases for AI in our industry, I zeroed in on the power of 'agentic frameworks', and realised we could enable tools like Claude to interact directly with Extend via our APIs and immediately unlock extensive AI functionality for our customers."
Through the integration of these frameworks, users are able to query financial data using natural language input, conduct advanced analytics, and generate custom reports. Automation powered by AI agents can manage tasks such as expense categorisation and budget tracking. Businesses will also be able to analyse spending patterns, identify cost-saving opportunities, and obtain greater insights into areas such as cash flow, team spending, and overall budget allocations.
Andrew Jamison, Extend's Chief Executive Officer and co-founder explained the broader company strategy: "At Extend, we believe in empowering businesses to do more with what they already have - whether that's credit lines, banking relationships, or software investments. With this AI toolkit, we're taking that mission to the next level, giving our customers the tools they need to make smarter, faster, and more informed decisions."
Extend indicated that development efforts will continue to focus on expanding AI automation features within its platform, in response to increasing demand from companies seeking more streamlined financial management solutions.
Extend is a modern spend and expense management platform that helps businesses gain control over spending - without changing their existing bank or credit card programs. Thousands of companies use Extend to create and manage virtual cards, streamline payment workflows, and get real-time visibility into team and vendor spend. According to the company, Extend powers billions of dollars in transactions while partnering with the financial institutions businesses already trust.
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