Odoo HR MCP Server for Cline 9 tools — connect in under 2 minutes
Cline is an autonomous AI coding agent inside VS Code that plans, executes, and iterates on tasks. Wire Odoo HR through Vinkius and Cline gains direct access to every tool. from data retrieval to workflow automation. without leaving the terminal.
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About Odoo HR MCP Server
Connect Odoo ERP to any AI agent — manage your entire business without switching tabs.
Cline operates autonomously inside VS Code. it reads your codebase, plans a strategy, and executes multi-step tasks including Odoo HR tool calls without waiting for prompts between steps. Connect 9 tools through Vinkius and Cline can fetch data, generate code, and commit changes in a single autonomous run.
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 Cline 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 Cline via MCP
Follow these steps to integrate the Odoo HR MCP Server with Cline.
Open Cline MCP Settings
Click the MCP Servers icon in the Cline sidebar panel
Add remote server
Click "Add MCP Server" and paste the configuration above
Enable the server
Toggle the server switch to ON
Start using Odoo HR
Ask Cline: "Using Odoo HR, help me...". 9 tools available
Why Use Cline with the Odoo HR MCP Server
Cline provides unique advantages when paired with Odoo HR through the Model Context Protocol.
Cline operates autonomously. it reads your codebase, plans a strategy, and executes multi-step tasks including MCP tool calls without step-by-step prompts
Runs inside VS Code, so you get MCP tool access alongside your existing extensions, terminal, and version control in a single window
Cline can create, edit, and delete files based on MCP tool responses, enabling end-to-end automation from data retrieval to code generation
Transparent execution: every tool call and file change is shown in Cline's activity log for full visibility and approval before committing
Odoo HR + Cline Use Cases
Practical scenarios where Cline combined with the Odoo HR MCP Server delivers measurable value.
Autonomous feature building: tell Cline to fetch data from Odoo HR and scaffold a complete module with types, handlers, and tests
Codebase refactoring: use Odoo HR tools to validate live data while Cline restructures your code to match updated schemas
Automated testing: Cline fetches real responses from Odoo HR and generates snapshot tests or mocks based on actual payloads
Incident response: query Odoo HR for real-time status and let Cline generate hotfix patches based on the findings
Odoo HR MCP Tools for Cline (9)
These 9 tools become available when you connect Odoo HR to Cline 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 Cline
Ready-to-use prompts you can give your Cline agent to start working with Odoo HR immediately.
"Search for leads from the website"
"Show recent sales orders"
Troubleshooting Odoo HR MCP Server with Cline
Common issues when connecting Odoo HR to Cline through the Vinkius, and how to resolve them.
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Odoo HR + Cline FAQ
Common questions about integrating Odoo HR MCP Server with Cline.
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