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MCP Server (Beta) – Opening Xentral for AI Agents

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The MCP Server (Model Context Protocol) opens Xentral to modern AI applications. AI agents receive standardized and secure access to selected data and functions in your ERP system.

This allows you to connect tools such as Claude Code or Claude Desktop to Xentral and build AI-powered workflows directly on your business data.

Important

As of 06/2026: The MCP Server is currently in beta. Features, available endpoints, and supported use cases may change as development continues.

  • If you want to get started with the beta, reach out to your Customer Success Manager.

  • If you want to share feedback on business cases – "This would help me most in my business" – you are welcome to submit it here.

What is MCP?

The Model Context Protocol (MCP) is an open standard for connecting AI systems to external applications and data sources.

Instead of exchanging information manually between different tools, AI agents communicate directly with Xentral and incorporate relevant information into their responses, analyses, or automations.

What can you do with it?

Depending on the permissions granted, AI agents can, for example:

  • Retrieve customer and item data

  • Research and analyze orders

  • Evaluate stock levels

  • Support ERP processes

  • Create reports and evaluations

  • Support developers with integrations and automations

The available functions depend on the resources and permissions released for the MCP Server.

Supported AI tools

The following applications are supported in the current beta version:

  • Claude Code

  • Claude Desktop

Support for additional MCP-compatible applications (e.g., Cursor, Windsurf) is planned for future versions.

Setup

To use the MCP Server, you need:

  • An active Xentral account

  • A configured MCP Server

  • An MCP-compatible AI application

  • The required access permissions

You can find the connection details and configuration parameters in the MCP Server settings.

Security and permissions

Access is authenticated and based on the permissions defined in Xentral. AI agents are granted access exclusively to the data and functions that have been released for the respective connection.

This means you retain full control at all times over which information can be used by external AI applications.

Note

The MCP Server is currently in beta. We recommend evaluating new use cases in a test environment first. Your feedback helps us continue to expand the integration and better support future AI workflows in Xentral.

What’s included

Once Claude is connected to your Agent Hub, it can access the following tools and instructions for your Xentral tenant.

What you can do with it

  • Query or create customers, suppliers, orders, delivery notes, invoices, products, and returns in natural language – including analytics (revenue, margin, top-N).

  • Send emails via your stored Xentral accounts and manage CRM correspondence (notes, calls, appointments) – linked to customers or orders.

  • Create custom agents, manage their schedules, and retrieve job results.

  • Read or update business plans, building blocks, KPIs, dashboards, PDF templates, and reports.

  • Read or store working files (CSVs, contracts, reports).

Available tools

The MCP Server currently provides 23 tools, organized into three categories.

ERP Configuration

These tools give Claude access to the configuration and master data of your Xentral tenant.

Tool

Description

xentral_agents

Lists activated agents and manages custom agent calendars.

xentral_business_blocks

Reads and configures building blocks (pick & pack, goods-in, …).

xentral_business_plan

Reads and writes the business plan and applies templates.

xentral_connections

Lists available connectors and their status in the current tenant.

xentral_dashboards

Manages custom dashboards and their tiles.

xentral_entities

Lists BusinessEntities (data model catalog). Only use if the standard library does not fit.

xentral_erp_settings

Reads the ERP configuration (payment methods, tax rates, warehouses (Beta), webhooks, …).

xentral_fileshare

Reads and stores working files (CSVs, contracts, reports).

xentral_instances

Lists the Xentral tenants you have access to and manages access consents.

xentral_knowledge_base

Manages the tenant-wide knowledge base – rules, facts, templates.

xentral_kpi

Reads and writes tenant-specific KPIs (values, history, status).

xentral_onboarding_coach

Provides the onboarding coach script for guided setup.

xentral_onboarding_plan

Controls the go-live onboarding plan and its sections.

xentral_pdf_templates

Manages PDF templates and renders documents.

xentral_process_groups

Groups building blocks, agents, connections, and PDF templates under a process umbrella.

xentral_reports

Reads and writes SQL reports in Xentral Analytics.

xentral_schedules

Manages cron schedules for agent slots, KPIs, and dashboard widgets.

xentral_user_context

Reads where the user currently is in the app and sends UI commands.

Daily work – Read

This tool enables natural language queries on the most important ERP objects.

Tool

Description

xentral_copilot

Natural language access to customers, orders, products, invoices, delivery notes, and returns.

Daily work – Write

These tools allow Claude to actively create or modify data in Xentral.

Tool

Description

xentral_agent_jobs

Accesses agent jobs – listing, creation, completion.

xentral_crm

Reads and writes CRM correspondence (notes, calls, meetings) for customers.

xentral_email

Lists email accounts and sends emails on behalf of the tenant.

xentral_operations_tasks

Manages the task checklist for operators and the CEO dashboard.

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