Xero FAQs

Question 1

What are the key features of the Xero MCP Server?

Accepted Answer

Key features include Xero OAuth2 authentication, contact and invoice management, chart of accounts management, and full MCP protocol compliance for seamless integration.

Question 2

What are the prerequisites for using the Xero MCP Server?

Accepted Answer

You need Node.js (v18 or higher), npm or pnpm, and a Xero developer account with API credentials and the necessary scopes (accounting.transactions, accounting.contacts, accounting.settings.read).

Question 3

How do I integrate the Xero MCP Server with Claude Desktop?

Accepted Answer

Add a configuration block to your claude_desktop_config.json file under Settings > Developer > Edit config, specifying the command, arguments, and environment variables for the Xero MCP Server.

Question 4

What is the Xero MCP Server?

Accepted Answer

It's a bridge that connects Xero's API to the Model Context Protocol (MCP), enabling standardized access to Xero's accounting and business features like contact and invoice management.

Question 5

What MCP commands are available for Xero?

Accepted Answer

Available commands include listing and creating contacts, invoices, quotes, and credit notes, as well as updating existing contacts and draft invoices. You can also list accounts and tax rates.

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