Odoo HR MCP Server for VS Code Copilot 9 tools — connect in under 2 minutes
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About Odoo HR MCP Server
Connect Odoo ERP to any AI agent — manage your entire business without switching tabs.
GitHub Copilot Agent mode brings Odoo HR data directly into your VS Code workflow. With a project-scoped config, the entire team shares access to 9 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 HR MCP Server exposes 9 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 HR to VS Code Copilot via MCP
Follow these steps to integrate the Odoo HR 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 HR
Ask Copilot: "Using Odoo HR, help me..." — 9 tools available
Why Use VS Code Copilot with the Odoo HR MCP Server
GitHub Copilot for Visual Studio Code provides unique advantages when paired with Odoo HR 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 HR + VS Code Copilot Use Cases
Practical scenarios where VS Code Copilot combined with the Odoo HR 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 HR MCP Tools for VS Code Copilot (9)
These 9 tools become available when you connect Odoo HR to VS Code Copilot 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 VS Code Copilot
Ready-to-use prompts you can give your VS Code Copilot agent to start working with Odoo HR immediately.
"Search for leads from the website"
"Show recent sales orders"
Troubleshooting Odoo HR MCP Server with VS Code Copilot
Common issues when connecting Odoo HR to VS Code Copilot through the Vinkius, and how to resolve them.
MCP tools not available
Odoo HR + VS Code Copilot FAQ
Common questions about integrating Odoo HR 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 HR with your favorite client
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