diff --git a/.github/FUNDING.yml b/.github/FUNDING.yml
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@@ -0,0 +1,6 @@
+# These are supported funding model platforms
+
+github: barryw
+ko_fi: barryw
+# buy_me_a_coffee: # uncomment and add username when set up
+# custom: ["https://your-link.com"] # add any custom sponsorship URLs
diff --git a/README.md b/README.md
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--- a/README.md
+++ b/README.md
@@ -307,6 +307,17 @@ Aliases supported: `PAPERLESS_URL` and `PAPERLESS_TOKEN` also work if that's you
 
 ---
 
+## Support the Project
+
+If PaperlessMCP saves you time, consider supporting development:
+
+[![GitHub Sponsors](https://img.shields.io/github/sponsors/barryw?style=for-the-badge&logo=github&label=Sponsor)](https://github.com/sponsors/barryw)
+[![Ko-fi](https://img.shields.io/badge/Ko--fi-Support-ff5e5b?style=for-the-badge&logo=ko-fi)](https://ko-fi.com/barryw)
+
+Every bit helps keep the lights on and the commits flowing.
+
+---
+
 ## Contributing
 
 Yes please. We use trunk-based development with conventional commits.