Odoo Project MCP Server for VS Code Copilot 7 tools — connect in under 2 minutes
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About Odoo Project MCP Server
Connect Odoo ERP to any AI agent — manage your entire business without switching tabs.
GitHub Copilot Agent mode brings Odoo Project data directly into your VS Code workflow. With a project-scoped config, the entire team shares access to 7 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 Project MCP Server exposes 7 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 Project to VS Code Copilot via MCP
Follow these steps to integrate the Odoo Project 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 Project
Ask Copilot: "Using Odoo Project, help me...". 7 tools available
Why Use VS Code Copilot with the Odoo Project MCP Server
GitHub Copilot for Visual Studio Code provides unique advantages when paired with Odoo Project 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 Project + VS Code Copilot Use Cases
Practical scenarios where VS Code Copilot combined with the Odoo Project 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 Project MCP Tools for VS Code Copilot (7)
These 7 tools become available when you connect Odoo Project to VS Code Copilot 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 VS Code Copilot
Ready-to-use prompts you can give your VS Code Copilot agent to start working with Odoo Project immediately.
"Search for leads from the website"
"Show recent sales orders"
Troubleshooting Odoo Project MCP Server with VS Code Copilot
Common issues when connecting Odoo Project to VS Code Copilot through the Vinkius, and how to resolve them.
MCP tools not available
Odoo Project + VS Code Copilot FAQ
Common questions about integrating Odoo Project 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 Project with your favorite client
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