Odoo HR MCP Server for Vercel AI SDK 9 tools — connect in under 2 minutes
The Vercel AI SDK is the TypeScript toolkit for building AI-powered applications. Connect Odoo HR through the Vinkius and every tool is available as a typed function — ready for React Server Components, API routes, or any Node.js backend.
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import { createMCPClient } from "@ai-sdk/mcp";
import { generateText } from "ai";
import { openai } from "@ai-sdk/openai";
async function main() {
const mcpClient = await createMCPClient({
transport: {
type: "http",
// Your Vinkius token — get it at cloud.vinkius.com
url: "https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp",
},
});
try {
const tools = await mcpClient.tools();
const { text } = await generateText({
model: openai("gpt-4o"),
tools,
prompt: "Using Odoo HR, list all available capabilities.",
});
console.log(text);
} finally {
await mcpClient.close();
}
}
main();
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About Odoo HR MCP Server
Connect Odoo ERP to any AI agent — manage your entire business without switching tabs.
The Vercel AI SDK gives every Odoo HR tool full TypeScript type inference, IDE autocomplete, and compile-time error checking. Connect 9 tools through the Vinkius and stream results progressively to React, Svelte, or Vue components — works on Edge Functions, Cloudflare Workers, and any Node.js runtime.
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 HR MCP Server exposes 9 tools through the Vinkius. Connect it to Vercel AI SDK 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 HR to Vercel AI SDK via MCP
Follow these steps to integrate the Odoo HR MCP Server with Vercel AI SDK.
Install dependencies
Run npm install @ai-sdk/mcp ai @ai-sdk/openai
Replace the token
Replace [YOUR_TOKEN_HERE] with your Vinkius token
Run the script
Save to agent.ts and run with npx tsx agent.ts
Explore tools
The SDK discovers 9 tools from Odoo HR and passes them to the LLM
Why Use Vercel AI SDK with the Odoo HR MCP Server
Vercel AI SDK provides unique advantages when paired with Odoo HR through the Model Context Protocol.
TypeScript-first: every MCP tool gets full type inference, IDE autocomplete, and compile-time error checking out of the box
Framework-agnostic core works with Next.js, Nuxt, SvelteKit, or any Node.js runtime — same Odoo HR integration everywhere
Built-in streaming UI primitives let you display Odoo HR tool results progressively in React, Svelte, or Vue components
Edge-compatible: the AI SDK runs on Vercel Edge Functions, Cloudflare Workers, and other edge runtimes for minimal latency
Odoo HR + Vercel AI SDK Use Cases
Practical scenarios where Vercel AI SDK combined with the Odoo HR MCP Server delivers measurable value.
AI-powered web apps: build dashboards that query Odoo HR in real-time and stream results to the UI with zero loading states
API backends: create serverless endpoints that orchestrate Odoo HR tools and return structured JSON responses to any frontend
Chatbots with tool use: embed Odoo HR capabilities into conversational interfaces with streaming responses and tool call visibility
Internal tools: build admin panels where team members interact with Odoo HR through natural language queries
Odoo HR MCP Tools for Vercel AI SDK (9)
These 9 tools become available when you connect Odoo HR to Vercel AI SDK via MCP:
odoo_create_leave
leave record in "draft" state. Requires the employee ID (from odoo_search_employees), leave type ID (from odoo_list_leave_types), and date range in format "YYYY-MM-DD HH:MM:SS". The request goes through the standard approval workflow. Use when the user wants to request time off for an employee. Submit a leave request for an employee with specific leave type, start date, and end date
odoo_list_attendance
attendance records ordered by check-in time descending. Returns employee name, check-in timestamp, check-out timestamp (if clocked out), and total worked hours. Use when the user asks about who is currently working, attendance history, or daily hours tracking. List employee attendance records (check-in/check-out times and worked hours) from Odoo
odoo_list_departments
department records showing the organizational structure. Returns department name, department manager, parent department (for hierarchy), and total employee count. Use when the user asks about org structure, department headcounts, or management hierarchy. List all departments in Odoo HR with their managers, parent departments, and headcount
odoo_list_employees
employee records — the full employee directory. Returns name, department, job title, work email, and direct manager for each employee. Use for a headcount overview, department composition analysis, or when the user wants to browse the org chart. List all employees in the Odoo HR directory with departments, job titles, and contact information
odoo_list_expenses
expense records ordered by date. Returns expense description, employee, state (draft/reported/approved/done/refused), total amount, and date. Use when the user asks about pending expense reports, reimbursement requests, or wants to review recent employee expenses. List employee expense reports in Odoo with amounts, approval status, and submission dates
odoo_list_jobs
job records — the defined job positions in the organization. Returns job title, department, number of open recruitments, and recruitment state. Use when the user asks about open positions, hiring pipeline, or workforce planning. List open job positions and recruitment status in Odoo HR with department and vacancy count
odoo_list_leave_types
leave.type records — the categories of leave employees can request. Returns type name and configuration. Use to find the correct leave type ID before creating a leave request, or when the user asks what kinds of time off are available. List available leave types (Paid Time Off, Sick Leave, Unpaid, etc.) configured in Odoo HR
odoo_list_leaves
leave records ordered by date. Returns employee name, department, leave type (e.g., Paid Time Off, Sick Leave), state (draft/confirm/validate/refuse), number of days, and date range. Use when the user asks about upcoming absences, pending leave approvals, vacation schedules, or team availability. List leave requests (vacation, sick, personal days) in Odoo with approval status and duration
odoo_search_employees
employee records by name. Returns employee name, department, job title/position, work email, direct manager, and hire date. Use when the user wants to find a specific employee, look up their department or manager, or get contact details for an internal team member. Search employees in Odoo by name, returning their department, job title, email, and manager
Example Prompts for Odoo HR in Vercel AI SDK
Ready-to-use prompts you can give your Vercel AI SDK agent to start working with Odoo HR immediately.
"Search for leads from the website"
"Show recent sales orders"
Troubleshooting Odoo HR MCP Server with Vercel AI SDK
Common issues when connecting Odoo HR to Vercel AI SDK through the Vinkius, and how to resolve them.
createMCPClient is not a function
npm install @ai-sdk/mcpOdoo HR + Vercel AI SDK FAQ
Common questions about integrating Odoo HR MCP Server with Vercel AI SDK.
How does the Vercel AI SDK connect to MCP servers?
createMCPClient from @ai-sdk/mcp and pass the server URL. The SDK discovers all tools and provides typed TypeScript interfaces for each one.Can I use MCP tools in Edge Functions?
Does it support streaming tool results?
useChat and streamText that handle tool calls and display results progressively in the UI.Connect Odoo HR with your favorite client
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Connect Odoo HR to Vercel AI SDK
Get your token, paste the configuration, and start using 9 tools in under 2 minutes. No API key management needed.