Question 1

What is the Odoo MCP Server?

Accepted Answer

The Odoo MCP Server is a standardized interface that allows AI Agents to interact with Odoo instances through the Model Context Protocol (MCP). It provides tools for resource management, security, and various communication protocols.

Question 2

What are the system requirements for the Odoo MCP Server?

Accepted Answer

The server requires Python 3.9+, Odoo 15.0+ (with base, web, and bus modules), and optionally Docker. Hardware requirements include 2+ CPU cores, 4GB minimum RAM (8GB recommended), and 1GB minimum disk space.

Question 3

How do I install the Odoo MCP Server?

Accepted Answer

You can install it directly by cloning the repository, installing dependencies with pip, and configuring the settings. Alternatively, you can use Docker by cloning the repository and running Docker Compose.

Question 4

How do I configure the Odoo MCP Server?

Accepted Answer

The server is configured through a JSON file (config.json). You can specify connection details, communication protocols, and security settings. Environment variables can also be used to override configuration settings.

Question 5

What connection types does the Odoo MCP Server support?

Accepted Answer

The server supports stdio (direct communication), streamable_http (HTTP with streaming), and http (classic HTTP POST) connection types. The streamable_http type is ideal for real-time data flows.

Question 6

How can I start the Odoo MCP Server?

Accepted Answer

You can start the server in stdio mode using python -m odoo_mcp.server or in streamable_http mode using python -m odoo_mcp.server streamable_http. You can also specify the configuration file path.

Question 7

How do I verify that the server is running correctly?

Accepted Answer

You can verify the server by sending test requests using curl for HTTP modes or echo commands for stdio mode. Check the server logs for any errors.

Question 8

What are some use cases for the Odoo MCP Server?

Accepted Answer

Use cases include automated customer service, intelligent inventory management, streamlined sales processes, enhanced financial analysis, personalized marketing campaigns, and real-time data analysis.

Question 9

How do I connect Claude Desktop to the Odoo MCP Server?

Accepted Answer

To connect Claude Desktop, ensure the Odoo MCP server is installed and working. Add the server configuration to the mcpServers section in your claude_desktop_config.json file, specifying the command and arguments for the Odoo MCP server. Claude Desktop only communicates via stdio.

Question 10

What kind of documentation is available for the Odoo MCP Server?

Accepted Answer

Complete documentation is available in the docs/ directory, including the MCP protocol documentation, Odoo server documentation, and server usage guide.

Question 11

How do I contribute to the Odoo MCP Server project?

Accepted Answer

You can fork the repository, create a feature branch, commit your changes, push to the branch, and open a pull request.

Question 12

What should I do if I encounter a connection error?

Accepted Answer

Verify that Odoo is running, check the firewall settings, ensure the Odoo URL in the configuration file is correct, and confirm that the database is accessible.

Question 13

What should I do if I encounter an authentication error?

Accepted Answer

Verify the username and API key in the configuration file, check that the user has necessary permissions in the Odoo database, and ensure that the specified database exists.

Question 14

Where can I find the error logs for the Odoo MCP server?

Accepted Answer

Error logs can be written to the console (stderr) if a StreamHandler is configured or to a file specified in the logging section of config.json using a FileHandler.

Question 15

How do I update the Odoo MCP Server?

Accepted Answer

You can update from source by pulling the latest changes, reinstalling the package with pip, and restarting the server. If using Docker, pull the latest images and restart the containers.

Question 16

How do I uninstall the Odoo MCP Server?

Accepted Answer

You can uninstall from source by using pip to uninstall the package and removing configuration files. If using Docker, stop and remove the containers and remove the images.

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