• SHORTAGE
  • READY
  • LIST
  • HUMAN

How to check material availability with your AI

Connect Odoo Manufacturing to your AI client to instantly cross-reference your production needs against what is actually sitting in your warehouse.

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Short answer

Can my AI tell me if I have enough stock for a production run?

Yes. Your AI pulls the component requirements from your Bill of Materials and compares them to your current inventory levels. You'll get a clear list of shortages or sufficient stock levels for any specific product.

The results of a stock check.

What you get from your AI.

Once you ask about availability, your AI delivers these specific insights.

SHORTAGE

Identify missing items

The AI flags exactly which raw materials fall below the required amount for your run. You get a list of what needs to be ordered immediately.

READY

Confirm production readiness

If all components are in stock, your AI confirms you are clear to start. This prevents mid-run stoppages caused by missing parts.

LIST

View BOM requirements

The AI extracts the full list of parts and quantities needed for a specific finished good. This serves as your digital checklist.

HUMAN

Manual procurement

The AI identifies the gaps, but you still handle the actual purchase orders or warehouse transfers in Odoo. It only provides the data needed to make those decisions.

The workflow

What your AI does when you ask for a stock check.

The AI performs a sequence of lookups to bridge the gap between your recipes and your warehouse.

  1. Find the recipe

    The AI identifies the correct Bill of Materials for the product you want to manufacture.

    odoo_list_boms

  2. Get component list

    It pulls the specific list of raw materials and the quantities required for a single production unit.

    odoo_get_bom_components

  3. Compare to stock

    The AI checks the required amounts against the quantities currently recorded in your Odoo inventory.

    odoo_get_bom_components

  4. Report shortages

    It summarizes the findings, highlighting any items that are insufficient for the planned run.

    odoo_get_bom_components

Try it

Copy these to start.

Use these prompts to trigger the stock check process.

Starting points

Swap out the product names and quantities with your actual Odoo data.

Odoo Connector

You're all set. Choose your MCP client and follow the setup instructions.

Connector linkhttps://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_bxBx1z4pvBIJshFfmTqWy2tsNRIaq2eaAEbPhSWt/mcp

Claude Desktop

Follow the steps below to connect in seconds.

  1. 1In Claude Desktop, open Settings → Connectors.
  2. 2Click “Add custom connector” and paste the connector link above as the remote MCP server URL.
  3. 3Click Add and start a new chat — Odoo capabilities are ready to use.
Configuration · claude_desktop_config.jsonCopy
{
  "mcpServers": {
    "odoo-manufacturing-mcp": {
      "url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_bxBx1z4pvBIJshFfmTqWy2tsNRIaq2eaAEbPhSWt/mcp"
    }
  }
}
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  • Check if I have enough materials to make 50 units of 'Widget Pro' based on its BOM.

  • List all the components needed for the 'Industrial Pump' assembly.

  • Do I have enough raw materials in stock to start a production run for 'Model X'?

  • Compare the requirements for the 'Heavy Duty Gear' BOM against my current inventory.

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Start here

Connect Odoo Manufacturing once, then ask.

Just enter your Odoo credentials once. The connection is secure, and you can immediately start asking your AI about your manufacturing data.

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FAQ

Common questions about stock checks

  • 01

    Can the AI create a purchase order for missing materials?

    No. The AI only reads the BOM and stock levels to identify shortages. You must create the purchase order yourself in Odoo.

  • 02

    Does the AI update my inventory levels?

    No. This MCP is read-only for these tasks. It can see what you have, but it cannot change your stock counts or move items.

  • 03

    Can I check availability for a specific batch size?

    Yes. You can specify the number of units you want to produce in your prompt, and the AI will scale the BOM requirements accordingly.

  • 04

    What happens if a product doesn't have a BOM listed?

    The AI will tell you it cannot find a Bill of Materials for that specific product in Odoo.

  • 05

    Can the AI see my warehouse locations?

    The AI sees the total stock levels required to fulfill the BOM, but it does not navigate specific bin or shelf locations.

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