Odoo Project MCP Server for Claude Desktop 7 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-project": {
// Your Vinkius token. get it at cloud.vinkius.com
"url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp"
}
}
}
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About Odoo Project 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 Project to your AI workflow. Add Vinkius Edge URL to your config, restart the app, and Claude immediately exposes all 7 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 Project MCP Server exposes 7 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 Project to Claude Desktop via MCP
Follow these steps to integrate the Odoo Project 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 Project
Look for the 🔌 icon in the chat. your 7 tools are now available
Why Use Claude Desktop with the Odoo Project MCP Server
Claude Desktop by Anthropic provides unique advantages when paired with Odoo Project 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 Vinkius Edge network
Odoo Project + Claude Desktop Use Cases
Practical scenarios where Claude Desktop combined with the Odoo Project 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 Project MCP Tools for Claude Desktop (7)
These 7 tools become available when you connect Odoo Project to Claude Desktop via MCP:
odoo_create_project
project record. The name is the project title. Optionally link it to an existing customer/partner using their res.partner ID. Use when the user wants to set up a new project for internal work, a client engagement, or a product initiative. Create a new project in Odoo, optionally linked to a customer or partner
odoo_create_task
task record in the specified project. Requires the project.project ID (use odoo_list_projects to find it). Optionally assign to a res.users ID and set a deadline in YYYY-MM-DD format. Use when the user wants to add a to-do item, delegate work, or plan project deliverables. Create a new task within an Odoo project, optionally assigning it to a user with a deadline
odoo_list_projects
project records showing all active projects. Returns project name, project manager, linked customer/partner, total task count, start date, and end date. Use when the user asks about ongoing projects, wants a project overview, or needs to find a project ID for task creation. List all projects in Odoo with responsible person, customer, task count, and date range
odoo_list_tasks
task records. Optionally filter by project ID to see tasks for a specific project, or omit to see tasks across all projects. Returns task name, project, assigned users, kanban stage (e.g., New/In Progress/Done), priority (0=normal, 1=important), progress percentage, deadline, and creation date. Use when the user asks about to-do lists, task assignments, project progress, or upcoming deadlines. List project tasks in Odoo with assignee, kanban stage, priority, progress, and deadlines
odoo_list_timesheets
analytic.line records where project_id is set — these are timesheet entries that track hours worked. Returns description, project, task, employee, hours logged (unit_amount), and date. Use when the user asks about time tracking, billable hours, employee workload, or project time allocation. List timesheet entries in Odoo showing employee, project, task, hours logged, and date
odoo_log_timesheet
analytic.line record linking hours to a specific project and task. Requires project.project ID, project.task ID, hours worked, and a description of the work performed. Optionally specify a date (defaults to today). Use when the user wants to log time spent, track billable hours, or record daily work activities. Log a timesheet entry — record hours worked on a specific project task with a description
odoo_update_task
task record. You can change the task name, priority (0=normal, 1=important/starred), deadline (YYYY-MM-DD), or any other writable field. Use when the user wants to rename a task, change its priority, reschedule the deadline, or modify task details. Update an existing task in Odoo — change name, priority, deadline, or other properties
Example Prompts for Odoo Project in Claude Desktop
Ready-to-use prompts you can give your Claude Desktop agent to start working with Odoo Project immediately.
"Search for leads from the website"
"Show recent sales orders"
Troubleshooting Odoo Project MCP Server with Claude Desktop
Common issues when connecting Odoo Project 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 Project + Claude Desktop FAQ
Common questions about integrating Odoo Project 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 Project to Claude Desktop
Get your token, paste the configuration, and start using 7 tools in under 2 minutes. No API key management needed.