Odoo HR MCP Server for Claude Desktop 9 tools — connect in under 2 minutes
Claude Desktop is Anthropic's native application for interacting with Claude AI models on macOS and Windows. It was the first consumer application to ship with built-in MCP support, making it the reference implementation for the Model Context Protocol standard.
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{
"mcpServers": {
"odoo-hr": {
// Your Vinkius token — get it at cloud.vinkius.com
"url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp"
}
}
}
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About Odoo HR MCP Server
Connect Odoo ERP to any AI agent — manage your entire business without switching tabs.
Claude Desktop is the definitive way to connect Odoo HR to your AI workflow. Add the Vinkius Edge URL to your config, restart the app, and Claude immediately exposes all 9 tools in the chat interface — ask a question, Claude calls the right tool, and you see the answer. Zero code, zero context switching.
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 Claude Desktop 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 Claude Desktop via MCP
Follow these steps to integrate the Odoo HR MCP Server with Claude Desktop.
Open Claude Desktop Settings
Go to Settings → Developer → Edit Config to open claude_desktop_config.json
Add the MCP Server
Paste the configuration above into the mcpServers section
Restart Claude Desktop
Close and reopen Claude Desktop to load the new server
Start using Odoo HR
Look for the 🔌 icon in the chat — your 9 tools are now available
Why Use Claude Desktop with the Odoo HR MCP Server
Claude Desktop by Anthropic provides unique advantages when paired with Odoo HR through the Model Context Protocol.
Claude Desktop is the reference MCP client — it was designed alongside the protocol itself, ensuring the most complete and stable MCP implementation available
Zero-code configuration: add a server URL to a JSON file and Claude instantly discovers and exposes all available tools in the chat interface
Claude's extended thinking capability lets it reason through multi-step tool usage, chaining multiple API calls to answer complex questions
Enterprise-grade security with local config storage — your tokens never leave your machine, and connections go directly to the Vinkius Edge network
Odoo HR + Claude Desktop Use Cases
Practical scenarios where Claude Desktop combined with the Odoo HR MCP Server delivers measurable value.
Interactive data exploration: ask Claude to query DNS records, look up WHOIS data, and cross-reference results in a single conversation
Ad-hoc security audits: type a domain name and let Claude enumerate subdomains, check DNS history, and flag configuration anomalies — all through natural language
Executive briefings: generate comprehensive domain intelligence reports by asking Claude to compile findings into a formatted summary
Learning and training: new team members can explore API capabilities conversationally without needing to read documentation
Odoo HR MCP Tools for Claude Desktop (9)
These 9 tools become available when you connect Odoo HR to Claude Desktop 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 Claude Desktop
Ready-to-use prompts you can give your Claude Desktop agent to start working with Odoo HR immediately.
"Search for leads from the website"
"Show recent sales orders"
Troubleshooting Odoo HR MCP Server with Claude Desktop
Common issues when connecting Odoo HR to Claude Desktop through the Vinkius, and how to resolve them.
Server not appearing after restart
~/Library/Application Support/Claude/claude_desktop_config.json (macOS) or %APPDATA%\\Claude\\ (Windows).Authentication error
Tools not showing in chat
Odoo HR + Claude Desktop FAQ
Common questions about integrating Odoo HR MCP Server with Claude Desktop.
How does Claude Desktop discover MCP tools?
claude_desktop_config.json file and connects to each configured MCP server. It calls the tools/list endpoint to fetch the schema for every available tool, then surfaces them as clickable options in the chat interface via the 🔌 icon.What happens if the MCP server is temporarily unavailable?
Can I connect multiple MCP servers simultaneously?
mcpServers section of the config file. Each server appears as a separate tool provider, and Claude can use tools from multiple servers in a single conversation turn.Is there a limit on the number of tools per server?
Does Claude Desktop support Streamable HTTP transport?
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Connect Odoo HR to Claude Desktop
Get your token, paste the configuration, and start using 9 tools in under 2 minutes. No API key management needed.