# How to connect Xero MCP with VS Code ```json { "title": "How to connect Xero MCP with VS Code", "toolkit": "Xero", "toolkit_slug": "xero", "framework": "VS Code", "framework_slug": "vscode", "url": "https://composio.dev/toolkits/xero/framework/vscode", "markdown_url": "https://composio.dev/toolkits/xero/framework/vscode.md", "updated_at": "2026-05-06T08:34:13.253Z" } ``` ## Introduction ### How to connect Xero MCP with VS Code VS Code is the most popular code editor out there. With its recent AI makeover, it can do more than just help you write code. You can connect your applications to it and let LLMs automate many of the mundane tasks in your workflow. In this guide, I will explain how to connect Xero with VS Code in the most secure and robust way possible via Composio. ## Also integrate Xero with - [ChatGPT](https://composio.dev/toolkits/xero/framework/chatgpt) - [OpenAI Agents SDK](https://composio.dev/toolkits/xero/framework/open-ai-agents-sdk) - [Claude Agent SDK](https://composio.dev/toolkits/xero/framework/claude-agents-sdk) - [Claude Code](https://composio.dev/toolkits/xero/framework/claude-code) - [Claude Cowork](https://composio.dev/toolkits/xero/framework/claude-cowork) - [Codex](https://composio.dev/toolkits/xero/framework/codex) - [Cursor](https://composio.dev/toolkits/xero/framework/cursor) - [OpenCode](https://composio.dev/toolkits/xero/framework/opencode) - [OpenClaw](https://composio.dev/toolkits/xero/framework/openclaw) - [Hermes](https://composio.dev/toolkits/xero/framework/hermes-agent) - [CLI](https://composio.dev/toolkits/xero/framework/cli) - [Google ADK](https://composio.dev/toolkits/xero/framework/google-adk) - [LangChain](https://composio.dev/toolkits/xero/framework/langchain) - [Vercel AI SDK](https://composio.dev/toolkits/xero/framework/ai-sdk) - [Mastra AI](https://composio.dev/toolkits/xero/framework/mastra-ai) - [LlamaIndex](https://composio.dev/toolkits/xero/framework/llama-index) - [CrewAI](https://composio.dev/toolkits/xero/framework/crew-ai) ## TL;DR ### Why use Composio? Composio provides: - Access to 1,000+ managed apps from a single MCP endpoint. This makes it convenient for agents to run cross-app workflows. - Programmatic tool calling. Allows LLMs to write its code in a remote workbench to handle complex tool chaining. Reduces to-and-fro with LLMs for frequent tool calling. - Large tool response handling outside the LLM context. This minimizes context bloat from large tool responses. - Dynamic just-in-time access to thousands of tools across hundreds of apps. Composio loads the tools your agent needs, so LLMs are not overwhelmed by tools they do not need. ## Connect Xero to VS Code ### Integrate Xero MCP with VS Code ### 1. Install with one click Click the button below to add Composio to VS Code. You will be prompted to authorize. This requires VS Code 1.99+ with GitHub Copilot. [+Install in VS Code](vscode:mcp/install?%7B%22name%22%3A%22composio%22%2C%22type%22%3A%22http%22%2C%22url%22%3A%22https%3A%2F%2Fconnect.composio.dev%2Fmcp%22%7D) ### 2. Or add manually Open or create .vscode/mcp.json in your project root and add the following configuration: ```bash { "servers": { "composio": { "type": "http", "url": "https://connect.composio.dev/mcp" } } } ``` ## What is the Xero MCP server, and what's possible with it? The Xero MCP server is an implementation of the Model Context Protocol that connects your AI agent and assistants like Claude, Cursor, etc directly to your Xero account. It provides structured and secure access to your accounting data, so your agent can retrieve contacts, manage connections, update invoices, and monitor quotes automatically on your behalf. - Connection management: Instantly list all active Xero tenant connections linked to your account, making it easy for your agent to select and operate on the right organization. - Contact retrieval and lookup: Fetch detailed, up-to-date lists of business contacts including filtering, paging, and incremental updates to keep your records synchronized and actionable. - Quote management and tracking: Retrieve, filter, or search through your sales quotes so your agent can help you stay on top of prospective business and follow up faster. - Invoice updating and automation: Modify details of existing invoices—such as amounts, due dates, and line items—allowing your agent to keep your invoicing accurate and up to date without manual edits. ## Supported Tools | Tool slug | Name | Description | |---|---|---| | `XERO_GET_CONNECTIONS` | Get Connections | Tool to list active xero connections. use when you need to retrieve all current tenant connections for the authenticated user. | | `XERO_GET_CONTACTS` | Get Contacts | Tool to retrieve a list of contacts. use when you need up-to-date contact information with filtering, paging, or incremental updates. | | `XERO_GET_QUOTES` | Get Quotes | Tool to retrieve a list of quotes. use when you need to list, filter, or page through sales quotes. use after obtaining the tenant id via connections. | | `XERO_POST_INVOICE_UPDATE` | Update Invoice | Tool to update an existing invoice. use when you need to modify the details of an invoice after it's been created. | ## Supported Triggers None listed. ## Creating MCP Server - Stand-alone vs Composio SDK Once connected, VS Code can access the Xero MCP server via Composio to run the app actions you authorize, directly from your coding workflow. ## Complete Code None listed. ## Conclusion ### Way Forward Now that Xero is connected, extend your setup by connecting the other apps you already use every day, so your agent can run true cross-app workflows end to end. - Connect Calendar to turn threads into scheduled meetings automatically. - Connect Slack or Teams to post summaries, approvals, and alerts where your team works. - Connect Notion, Linear, Jira, or Asana to convert requests into tickets, tasks, and docs. - Connect Drive, Dropbox, or OneDrive to fetch, file, and share attachments without manual steps. - Connect HubSpot or Salesforce to log customer context, update records, and draft follow-ups. Start with one workflow you do repeatedly, then keep adding apps as you find new handoffs. With everything behind a single MCP endpoint, your agent can coordinate multiple tools safely and reliably in one conversation. ## How to build Xero MCP Agent with another framework - [ChatGPT](https://composio.dev/toolkits/xero/framework/chatgpt) - [OpenAI Agents SDK](https://composio.dev/toolkits/xero/framework/open-ai-agents-sdk) - [Claude Agent SDK](https://composio.dev/toolkits/xero/framework/claude-agents-sdk) - [Claude Code](https://composio.dev/toolkits/xero/framework/claude-code) - [Claude Cowork](https://composio.dev/toolkits/xero/framework/claude-cowork) - [Codex](https://composio.dev/toolkits/xero/framework/codex) - [Cursor](https://composio.dev/toolkits/xero/framework/cursor) - [OpenCode](https://composio.dev/toolkits/xero/framework/opencode) - [OpenClaw](https://composio.dev/toolkits/xero/framework/openclaw) - [Hermes](https://composio.dev/toolkits/xero/framework/hermes-agent) - [CLI](https://composio.dev/toolkits/xero/framework/cli) - [Google ADK](https://composio.dev/toolkits/xero/framework/google-adk) - [LangChain](https://composio.dev/toolkits/xero/framework/langchain) - [Vercel AI SDK](https://composio.dev/toolkits/xero/framework/ai-sdk) - [Mastra AI](https://composio.dev/toolkits/xero/framework/mastra-ai) - [LlamaIndex](https://composio.dev/toolkits/xero/framework/llama-index) - [CrewAI](https://composio.dev/toolkits/xero/framework/crew-ai) ## Related Toolkits - [Stripe](https://composio.dev/toolkits/stripe) - Stripe is a global online payments platform offering APIs for managing payments, customers, and subscriptions. Trusted by businesses for secure, efficient, and scalable payment processing worldwide. - [Alpha vantage](https://composio.dev/toolkits/alpha_vantage) - Alpha Vantage is a financial data platform offering real-time and historical stock market APIs. Get instant, reliable access to equities, forex, and technical analysis data for smarter trading decisions. - [Altoviz](https://composio.dev/toolkits/altoviz) - Altoviz is a cloud-based billing and invoicing platform for businesses. It streamlines online payments, expense tracking, and customizable invoice management. - [Benzinga](https://composio.dev/toolkits/benzinga) - Benzinga provides real-time financial news and data APIs for market coverage. It helps you track breaking news and actionable market insights instantly. - [Brex](https://composio.dev/toolkits/brex) - Brex provides corporate credit cards and spend management tailored for startups and tech businesses. It helps optimize company cash flow, streamline accounting, and accelerate business growth. - [Chaser](https://composio.dev/toolkits/chaser) - Chaser is accounts receivable automation software that sends invoice reminders and helps businesses get paid faster. It streamlines the collections process to save time and improve cash flow. - [Clientary](https://composio.dev/toolkits/clientary) - Clientary is a platform for managing clients, invoices, projects, proposals, and more. It streamlines client work and saves you serious admin time. - [Coinbase](https://composio.dev/toolkits/coinbase) - Coinbase is a platform for buying, selling, and storing cryptocurrency. It makes exchanging and managing crypto simple and secure for everyone. - [Coinranking](https://composio.dev/toolkits/coinranking) - Coinranking is a comprehensive cryptocurrency market data platform offering access to real-time coin prices, market caps, and historical data. Get accurate, up-to-date stats for thousands of digital assets in one place. - [Coupa](https://composio.dev/toolkits/coupa) - Coupa is a business spend management platform for procurement, invoicing, and expenses. It helps organizations streamline purchasing, control costs, and gain complete visibility over financial operations. - [CurrencyScoop](https://composio.dev/toolkits/currencyscoop) - CurrencyScoop is a developer-friendly API for real-time and historical currency exchange rates. Easily access fiat and crypto data for smart, up-to-date financial applications. - [Daffy](https://composio.dev/toolkits/daffy) - Daffy is a modern charitable giving platform with a donor-advised fund. Easily set aside funds, grow them tax-free, and donate to over 1.7 million U.S. charities. - [Eagle doc](https://composio.dev/toolkits/eagle_doc) - Eagle doc is an AI-powered OCR API for invoices and receipts. It delivers fast, reliable, and accurate document data extraction for seamless automation. - [Elorus](https://composio.dev/toolkits/elorus) - Elorus is an online invoicing and time-tracking software for freelancers and small businesses. Easily manage finances, bill clients, and track work in one place. - [Eodhd apis](https://composio.dev/toolkits/eodhd_apis) - Eodhd apis delivers comprehensive financial data, including live and historical stock prices, via robust APIs. Easily access reliable, up-to-date market insights to power your apps, dashboards, and analytics. - [Fidel api](https://composio.dev/toolkits/fidel_api) - Fidel api is a secure platform for linking payment cards to web and mobile apps. It enables real-time card transaction monitoring and event-based automation for businesses. - [Finage](https://composio.dev/toolkits/finage) - Finage is a secure API platform delivering real-time and historical financial data for stocks, forex, crypto, indices, and commodities. It empowers developers and businesses to access, analyze, and act on market data instantly. - [Finmei](https://composio.dev/toolkits/finmei) - Finmei is an invoicing tool that simplifies billing, invoice management, and expense tracking. Ideal for automating and organizing your business finances in one place. - [Fixer](https://composio.dev/toolkits/fixer) - Fixer is a currency data API offering real-time and historical exchange rates for 170 currencies. Instantly access accurate, up-to-date forex data for your applications and workflows. - [Fixer io](https://composio.dev/toolkits/fixer_io) - Fixer.io is a lightweight API for real-time and historical foreign exchange rates. It makes global currency conversion fast, accurate, and hassle-free. ## Frequently Asked Questions ### What are the differences in Tool Router MCP and Xero MCP? With a standalone Xero MCP server, the agents and LLMs can only access a fixed set of Xero tools tied to that server. However, with the Composio Tool Router, agents can dynamically load tools from Xero and many other apps based on the task at hand, all through a single MCP endpoint. ### Can I use Tool Router MCP with VS Code? Yes, you can. VS Code fully supports MCP integration. You get structured tool calling, message history handling, and model orchestration while Tool Router takes care of discovering and serving the right Xero tools. ### Can I manage the permissions and scopes for Xero while using Tool Router? Yes, absolutely. You can configure which Xero scopes and actions are allowed when connecting your account to Composio. You can also bring your own OAuth credentials or API configuration so you keep full control over what the agent can do. ### How safe is my data with Composio Tool Router? All sensitive data such as tokens, keys, and configuration is fully encrypted at rest and in transit. Composio is SOC 2 Type 2 compliant and follows strict security practices so your Xero data and credentials are handled as safely as possible. --- [See all toolkits](https://composio.dev/toolkits) · [Composio docs](https://docs.composio.dev/llms.txt)