xero-mcp

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by john-zhang-dev

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A Model Context Protocol server allows Clients to interact with Xero

What is xero-mcp

Xero MCP Server

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This MCP server allows Clients to interact with Xero Accounting Software.

Get Started

  1. Make sure node and Claude Desktop are installed.

  2. Create an OAuth 2.0 app in Xero to get a CLIENT_ID and CLIENT_SECRET.

    • Create a free Xero user account (if you don't have one)
    • Login to Xero Developer center https://developer.xero.com/app/manage/
    • Click New app
    • Enter a name for your app
    • Select Web app
    • Provide a valid URL (can be anything valid eg. https://www.myapp.com)
    • Enter redirect URI: http://localhost:5000/callback
    • Tick to Accept the Terms & Conditions and click Create app
    • On the left-hand side of the screen select Configuration
    • Click Generate a secret
  3. Modify claude_desktop_config.json file

    {
      "mcpServers": {
        "xero-mcp": {
          "command": "npx",
          "args": ["-y", "xero-mcp@latest"],
          "env": {
            "XERO_CLIENT_ID": "YOUR_CLIENT_ID",
            "XERO_CLIENT_SECRET": "YOUR_CLIENT_SECRET",
            "XERO_REDIRECT_URI": "http://localhost:5000/callback"
          }
        }
      }
    }
    
  4. Restart Claude Desktop

  5. When the Client decides to access a Xero tool for the first time, a Xero login page will pop up to ask your consent. Complete the auth flow and manually close the web page (as the Xero page will not auto close in this version)

    Privacy alert: after completing the Xero OAuth2 flow, your Xero data may go through the LLM that you use. If you are doing testing you should authorize to your Xero Demo Company.

Tools

  • authenticate

    Authenticate with Xero using OAuth2

  • create_bank_transactions

    Creates one or more spent or received money transaction

  • create_contacts

    Creates one or multiple contacts in a Xero organisation

  • get_balance_sheet

    Retrieves report for balancesheet

  • list_accounts

    Retrieves the full chart of accounts

  • list_bank_transactions

    Retrieves any spent or received money transactions

  • list_contacts

    Retrieves all contacts in a Xero organisation

  • list_invoices

    Retrieves sales invoices or purchase bills

  • list_journals

    Retrieves journals

  • list_organisations

    Retrieves Xero organisation details

  • list_payments

    Retrieves payments for invoices and credit notes

  • list_quotes

    Retrieves sales quotes

Examples

  • "Visualize my financial position over the last month"

  • "Track my spendings over last week"

  • "Add all transactions from the monthly statement into my revenue account (account code 201) as receive money"

License

MIT

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is MCP?

MCP (Model Context Protocol) is an open protocol that standardizes how applications provide context to LLMs. Think of MCP like a USB-C port for AI applications, providing a standardized way to connect AI models to different data sources and tools.

What are MCP Servers?

MCP Servers are lightweight programs that expose specific capabilities through the standardized Model Context Protocol. They act as bridges between LLMs like Claude and various data sources or services, allowing secure access to files, databases, APIs, and other resources.

How do MCP Servers work?

MCP Servers follow a client-server architecture where a host application (like Claude Desktop) connects to multiple servers. Each server provides specific functionality through standardized endpoints and protocols, enabling Claude to access data and perform actions through the standardized protocol.

Are MCP Servers secure?

Yes, MCP Servers are designed with security in mind. They run locally with explicit configuration and permissions, require user approval for actions, and include built-in security features to prevent unauthorized access and ensure data privacy.