Xero MCP

Name: Xero MCP Review
Item: Xero MCP
Rating: 3.4
Author: Aaron Matthews

Connector Data & Analytics Usable

Works inClaude Code Claude Cowork Claude Chat

Usable Reviewed

Vendor-official Xero MCP with full CRUD for invoices, contacts, accounts, and financial reports. 200 stars. Connects Claude to small business accounting.

Vendor-official Xero accounting MCP server. Full CRUD for invoices, contacts, accounts, and financial reports.

Create and manage invoices from your coding environment
Query financial reports and account balances directly
Update customer contacts and payment records without switching apps

350 starsMIT (commercial OK)FreeNo code needed

Usable rating — This tool is functional but has notable gaps. Review the evaluation notes below before deploying.

Why it matters

Vendor-official Xero MCP with full CRUD for invoices, contacts, accounts, and financial reports. 200 stars. Connects Claude to small business accounting.

Best for

Small business teams and accountants on Xero who want Claude to create invoices, query financial reports, and manage contacts.

Works in

Claude Code Claude Cowork Claude Chat

Source

https://github.com/XeroAPI/xero-mcp-server

How to Get It

Option 1: Claude Desktop AppOpen the Customize panel in the sidebar → browse connectors → search and add. Works in Claude Code, Claude Cowork, and Claude Chat.

Option 2: Paste into Claude CodeCopy the command below and paste it into a Claude Code conversation. Claude will run it for you.

Command

claude mcp add xero --env XERO_CLIENT_ID=your_client_id --env XERO_CLIENT_SECRET=your_client_secret -- npx -y @xeroapi/xero-mcp-server@latest

Tip: Paste this into a Claude Code conversation. Verify command matches your Claude Code version.

First thing to try

Once it’s connected, paste this into Claude:

Help me create and manage invoices from my coding environment

PrerequisitesNode.js v18+; a Xero developer account with API credentials — either a Custom Connection (client ID/secret, recommended for Claude Desktop/Code) or a bearer token with the appropriate OAuth scopes.CostFree

Trust Signals Reviewed

Stars350Contributors19Last updated2026-06-05LicenseMIT (OK for commercial use)Known CVEsNone foundSources: GitHub Advisory Database + OSV.dev · Scanned 2026-08-17 · scanner v1

Data & Access

Data processingPrompts sent to Anthropic API. Enterprise/Team plans exclude training.

Community Pulse Active

Discussed on Hacker News, Reddit

Xero-MCP with other MCP-client than Claude/ChatGPT but similar results? — Reddit · 2 pts
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3 mentions across 1 sources

Reviewer notes

Reviewed review. These are observations, not a security certification.

Vendor-official (XeroAPI). Full CRUD. 200 stars. Accounting integration for small-mid business.

Vendor-official MCP server. Hosted by the vendor. Connectors are account-scoped (JJ Englert finding).

Things to check

Requires valid Xero API credentials and OAuth setup; rate limits apply to bulk operations. Data sync latency depends on Xero's refresh cadence, not real-time.

How to evaluate tools before deploying →

Data shown here comes from public APIs and automated scanning. Reviewer notes reflect one person's experience. This is not a security certification or legal recommendation. Always evaluate tools according to your own organization's policies.

Evaluation Scores

Evaluation

Ease of Use

3/5

Versatility

3/5

Reliability

4/5

Security

4/5

Overall score3.40 / 5.00 UsableEvaluatedApr 2026

Vendor-official (XeroAPI). Full CRUD. 200 stars. Accounting integration for small-mid business.

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