Odoo Accounting MCP Server for VS Code Copilot 7 tools — connect in under 2 minutes
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About Odoo Accounting MCP Server
Connect Odoo ERP to any AI agent — manage your entire business without switching tabs.
GitHub Copilot Agent mode brings Odoo Accounting data directly into your VS Code workflow. With a project-scoped config, the entire team shares access to 7 tools — Copilot queries live data, generates typed code, and writes tests from actual API responses, all without leaving the editor.
What you can do
- CRM — Search and create leads, track opportunities through your pipeline
- Contacts — Find individual contacts and companies, create new partners
- Sales — List and manage sales orders with full order details
- Notes — Add comments and notes to any record in your Odoo instance
The Odoo Accounting MCP Server exposes 7 tools through the Vinkius. Connect it to VS Code Copilot in under two minutes — no API keys to rotate, no infrastructure to provision, no vendor lock-in. Your configuration, your data, your control.
How to Connect Odoo Accounting to VS Code Copilot via MCP
Follow these steps to integrate the Odoo Accounting MCP Server with VS Code Copilot.
Create MCP config
Create a .vscode/mcp.json file in your project root
Add the server config
Paste the JSON configuration above
Enable Agent mode
Open GitHub Copilot Chat and switch to Agent mode using the dropdown
Start using Odoo Accounting
Ask Copilot: "Using Odoo Accounting, help me..." — 7 tools available
Why Use VS Code Copilot with the Odoo Accounting MCP Server
GitHub Copilot for Visual Studio Code provides unique advantages when paired with Odoo Accounting through the Model Context Protocol.
VS Code is used by over 70% of developers — adding MCP tools to Copilot means your team can leverage external data without leaving their primary editor
Project-scoped MCP configs (`.vscode/mcp.json`) let you commit server configurations to your repository, ensuring the entire team shares the same tool access
Copilot's Agent mode integrates MCP tools seamlessly with file editing, terminal commands, and workspace search in a single agentic loop
GitHub's enterprise compliance and audit features extend to MCP tool usage, providing visibility into how AI interacts with external services
Odoo Accounting + VS Code Copilot Use Cases
Practical scenarios where VS Code Copilot combined with the Odoo Accounting MCP Server delivers measurable value.
Live API integration: Copilot can query an MCP server, inspect the response schema, and generate typed API client code in the same step
DevSecOps workflows: security teams can give developers access to domain intelligence tools directly in their editor for real-time vulnerability assessment during code review
Data pipeline development: Copilot fetches sample data via MCP and generates transformation scripts, validators, and test fixtures from actual API responses
Documentation generation: Copilot queries available tools and auto-generates README sections, API reference docs, and usage examples
Odoo Accounting MCP Tools for VS Code Copilot (7)
These 7 tools become available when you connect Odoo Accounting to VS Code Copilot via MCP:
odoo_list_accounts
account records ordered by code — the full General Ledger account structure. Returns account code + name (e.g., "1100 - Accounts Receivable"), account type (asset_receivable, liability_payable, income, expense, etc.), and whether the account supports reconciliation. Use when the user asks about the GL structure, needs an account code, or wants to understand the financial reporting hierarchy. List the Chart of Accounts in Odoo showing account codes, names, types, and reconciliation settings
odoo_list_bills
move records of type "in_invoice" (vendor bills). Returns bill number, vendor name, state, payment status, total amount, remaining balance, journal, and bill date. Use when the user asks about accounts payable, unpaid vendor bills, supplier invoices, or outstanding amounts owed to vendors. List vendor bills (supplier invoices) in Odoo with amounts owed, payment status, and due dates
odoo_list_invoices
move records of type "out_invoice" (customer invoices). Returns invoice number, customer name, state (draft/posted/cancel), payment status (not_paid/in_payment/paid), total amount, residual (remaining balance), journal, reference, and invoice date. Use when the user asks about outstanding invoices, accounts receivable, billing history, or unpaid customer balances. List customer invoices in Odoo with amounts, payment status, journal, and due dates
odoo_list_journal_entries
move records of type "entry" — these are manual accounting entries, not invoices or bills. Returns entry number, partner (if any), state (draft/posted), total, journal, reference, and date. Use when the user asks about accounting adjustments, depreciation entries, accruals, or manual GL postings. List manual journal entries (accounting adjustments) in Odoo with amounts, journals, and posting dates
odoo_list_journals
journal records — the logical groupings for accounting entries. Returns journal name, type (sale/purchase/bank/cash/general), short code, and currency. Use when the user asks about available journals, needs journal codes for entries, or wants to understand the accounting structure. List all accounting journals (Sales, Purchase, Bank, Cash, Miscellaneous) configured in Odoo
odoo_list_payments
payment records ordered by date. Returns payment reference, partner, state (draft/posted/sent/reconciled/cancelled), amount, journal (bank/cash), payment type (inbound=customer payment, outbound=vendor payment), and date. Use when the user asks about recent payments, cash flow activity, bank transactions, or payment reconciliation status. List payment transactions in Odoo showing amounts, payment method, type (inbound/outbound), and reconciliation status
odoo_list_taxes
tax records. Returns tax name, percentage amount, usage scope (sale/purchase/none), and active status. Use when the user asks about applicable tax rates, VAT/GST configurations, or needs to verify tax setups for invoicing. List all tax configurations in Odoo showing tax name, rate, and whether it applies to sales or purchases
Example Prompts for Odoo Accounting in VS Code Copilot
Ready-to-use prompts you can give your VS Code Copilot agent to start working with Odoo Accounting immediately.
"Search for leads from the website"
"Show recent sales orders"
Troubleshooting Odoo Accounting MCP Server with VS Code Copilot
Common issues when connecting Odoo Accounting to VS Code Copilot through the Vinkius, and how to resolve them.
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Odoo Accounting + VS Code Copilot FAQ
Common questions about integrating Odoo Accounting MCP Server with VS Code Copilot.
Which VS Code version supports MCP?
How do I switch to Agent mode?
Can I restrict which MCP tools Copilot can access?
Does MCP work in VS Code Remote or Codespaces?
.vscode/mcp.json work in Remote SSH, WSL, and GitHub Codespaces environments. The MCP connection is established from the remote host, so ensure the server URL is accessible from that environment.Connect Odoo Accounting with your favorite client
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Connect Odoo Accounting to VS Code Copilot
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