Xero MCP Server for Claude Code 9 tools — connect in under 2 minutes
Claude Code is Anthropic's agentic CLI for terminal-first development. Add Xero as an MCP server in one command and Claude Code will discover every tool at runtime — ideal for automation pipelines, CI/CD integration, and headless workflows via the Vinkius.
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# Your Vinkius token — get it at cloud.vinkius.com
claude mcp add xero --transport http "https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp"
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About Xero MCP Server
Connect your Xero account to any AI agent and manage your business finances through natural conversation.
Claude Code registers Xero as an MCP server in a single terminal command. Once connected, Claude Code discovers all 9 tools at runtime and can call them headlessly — ideal for CI/CD pipelines, cron jobs, and automated workflows where Xero data drives decisions without human intervention.
What you can do
- Invoicing Lifecycle — List all sales and purchase invoices, retrieve comprehensive details including line items and taxes, and track payment statuses
- Contact Management — Browse your entire database of customers and suppliers to retrieve contact IDs for accurate invoicing and reporting
- Bank Reconciliation — Monitor cash flow by listing bank transactions and applied payments to stay on top of your accounts receivable and payable
- Financial Reporting — Retrieve real-time Balance Sheet and Profit and Loss (PnL) reports for any specific date or period through simple commands
- Chart of Accounts — Browse your general ledger accounts to verify codes and types (Bank, Expense, Revenue) before recording transactions
- Organization Audit — Retrieve legal registration details, base currency, and high-level tenant information for compliance purposes
- Business Insights — Quickly find unique invoice, transaction, and contact IDs required for automated accounting workflows
The Xero MCP Server exposes 9 tools through the Vinkius. Connect it to Claude Code 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 Xero to Claude Code via MCP
Follow these steps to integrate the Xero MCP Server with Claude Code.
Install Claude Code
Run npm install -g @anthropic-ai/claude-code if not already installed
Add the MCP Server
Run the command above in your terminal
Verify the connection
Run claude mcp to list connected servers, or type /mcp inside a session
Start using Xero
Ask Claude: "Using Xero, show me..." — 9 tools are ready
Why Use Claude Code with the Xero MCP Server
Claude Code provides unique advantages when paired with Xero through the Model Context Protocol.
Single-command setup: `claude mcp add` registers the server instantly — no config files to edit or applications to restart
Terminal-native workflow means MCP tools integrate seamlessly into shell scripts, CI/CD pipelines, and automated DevOps tasks
Claude Code runs headlessly, enabling unattended batch processing using Xero tools in cron jobs or deployment scripts
Built by the same team that created the MCP protocol, ensuring first-class compatibility and the fastest adoption of new protocol features
Xero + Claude Code Use Cases
Practical scenarios where Claude Code combined with the Xero MCP Server delivers measurable value.
CI/CD integration: embed Xero tool calls in your deployment pipeline to validate configurations or fetch secrets before shipping
Headless batch processing: schedule Claude Code to query Xero nightly and generate reports without human intervention
Shell scripting: pipe Xero outputs into other CLI tools for data transformation, filtering, and aggregation
Infrastructure monitoring: run Claude Code in a cron job to query Xero status endpoints and alert on anomalies
Xero MCP Tools for Claude Code (9)
These 9 tools become available when you connect Xero to Claude Code via MCP:
get_balance_sheet
Returns assets, liabilities, and equity totals. Retrieves the balance sheet report for a specific date
get_invoice_details
Retrieves comprehensive details for a specific Xero invoice
get_organisation_info
Retrieves details about the Xero organization
get_profit_and_loss
Provide from_date and to_date. Retrieves the profit and loss (PnL) report for a specific date range
list_bank_transactions
Lists all transactions recorded in bank accounts
list_chart_of_accounts
Lists all accounts in the Xero chart of accounts
list_xero_contacts
Lists all customers and suppliers registered in Xero
list_xero_invoices
Lists all sales and purchase invoices in the Xero organization
list_xero_payments
Lists all payments applied to invoices
Example Prompts for Xero in Claude Code
Ready-to-use prompts you can give your Claude Code agent to start working with Xero immediately.
"List all my unpaid invoices in Xero."
"What is our Profit and Loss for March 2026?"
"Find the contact ID for 'Global Tech' and show their last 3 payments."
Troubleshooting Xero MCP Server with Claude Code
Common issues when connecting Xero to Claude Code through the Vinkius, and how to resolve them.
Command not found: claude
npm install -g @anthropic-ai/claude-codeConnection timeout
Xero + Claude Code FAQ
Common questions about integrating Xero MCP Server with Claude Code.
How do I add an MCP server to Claude Code?
claude mcp add --transport http "" in your terminal. Claude Code registers the server and discovers all tools immediately.Can Claude Code run MCP tools in headless mode?
How do I list all connected MCP servers?
claude mcp in your terminal to see all registered servers and their status, or type /mcp inside an active Claude Code session.Connect Xero with your favorite client
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Connect Xero to Claude Code
Get your token, paste the configuration, and start using 9 tools in under 2 minutes. No API key management needed.