Odoo HR MCP Server for OpenAI Agents SDK 9 tools — connect in under 2 minutes
The OpenAI Agents SDK enables production-grade agent workflows in Python. Connect Odoo HR through the Vinkius and your agents gain typed, auto-discovered tools with built-in guardrails — no manual schema definitions required.
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Vinkius supports streamable HTTP and SSE.
import asyncio
from agents import Agent, Runner
from agents.mcp import MCPServerStreamableHttp
async def main():
# Your Vinkius token — get it at cloud.vinkius.com
async with MCPServerStreamableHttp(
url="https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp"
) as mcp_server:
agent = Agent(
name="Odoo HR Assistant",
instructions=(
"You help users interact with Odoo HR. "
"You have access to 9 tools."
),
mcp_servers=[mcp_server],
)
result = await Runner.run(
agent, "List all available tools from Odoo HR"
)
print(result.final_output)
asyncio.run(main())
* Every MCP server runs on Vinkius-managed infrastructure inside AWS - a purpose-built runtime with per-request V8 isolates, Ed25519 signed audit chains, and sub-40ms cold starts optimized for native MCP execution. See our infrastructure
About Odoo HR MCP Server
Connect Odoo ERP to any AI agent — manage your entire business without switching tabs.
The OpenAI Agents SDK auto-discovers all 9 tools from Odoo HR through native MCP integration. Build agents with built-in guardrails, tracing, and handoff patterns — chain multiple agents where one queries Odoo HR, another analyzes results, and a third generates reports, all orchestrated through the Vinkius.
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 OpenAI Agents 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 OpenAI Agents SDK via MCP
Follow these steps to integrate the Odoo HR MCP Server with OpenAI Agents SDK.
Install the SDK
Run pip install openai-agents in your Python environment
Replace the token
Replace [YOUR_TOKEN_HERE] with your Vinkius token from cloud.vinkius.com
Run the script
Save the code above and run it: python agent.py
Explore tools
The agent will automatically discover 9 tools from Odoo HR
Why Use OpenAI Agents SDK with the Odoo HR MCP Server
OpenAI Agents SDK provides unique advantages when paired with Odoo HR through the Model Context Protocol.
Native MCP integration via `MCPServerSse` — pass the URL and the SDK auto-discovers all tools with full type safety
Built-in guardrails, tracing, and handoff patterns let you build production-grade agents without reinventing safety infrastructure
Lightweight and composable: chain multiple agents and MCP servers in a single pipeline with minimal boilerplate
First-party OpenAI support ensures optimal compatibility with GPT models for tool calling and structured output
Odoo HR + OpenAI Agents SDK Use Cases
Practical scenarios where OpenAI Agents SDK combined with the Odoo HR MCP Server delivers measurable value.
Automated workflows: build agents that query Odoo HR, process the data, and trigger follow-up actions autonomously
Multi-agent orchestration: create specialist agents — one queries Odoo HR, another analyzes results, a third generates reports
Data enrichment pipelines: stream data through Odoo HR tools and transform it with OpenAI models in a single async loop
Customer support bots: agents query Odoo HR to resolve tickets, look up records, and update statuses without human intervention
Odoo HR MCP Tools for OpenAI Agents SDK (9)
These 9 tools become available when you connect Odoo HR to OpenAI Agents 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 OpenAI Agents SDK
Ready-to-use prompts you can give your OpenAI Agents 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 OpenAI Agents SDK
Common issues when connecting Odoo HR to OpenAI Agents SDK through the Vinkius, and how to resolve them.
MCPServerStreamableHttp not found
pip install --upgrade openai-agentsAgent not calling tools
Odoo HR + OpenAI Agents SDK FAQ
Common questions about integrating Odoo HR MCP Server with OpenAI Agents SDK.
How does the OpenAI Agents SDK connect to MCP?
MCPServerSse(url=...) to create a server connection. The SDK auto-discovers all tools and makes them available to your agent with full type information.Can I use multiple MCP servers in one agent?
MCPServerSse instances to the agent constructor. The agent can use tools from all connected servers within a single run.Does the SDK support streaming responses?
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Connect Odoo HR to OpenAI Agents SDK
Get your token, paste the configuration, and start using 9 tools in under 2 minutes. No API key management needed.