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How to Connect Xentral ERP to ChatGPT

Connect the Xentral ERP API to ChatGPT via MCP. Query orders, inventory, invoices, and production data with natural language using AnythingMCP.

Manage Your ERP with ChatGPT

Xentral is a popular ERP system for e-commerce and manufacturing businesses, especially in the DACH region. It has no MCP connector. With AnythingMCP, you can convert Xentral's REST API into an MCP server and let ChatGPT query orders, inventory, invoices, and production data.

What You Need

  • A Xentral instance with API access enabled
  • Docker installed
  • ChatGPT Desktop or any MCP-compatible AI client

Step-by-Step Guide

Step 1: Deploy AnythingMCP

git clone https://github.com/HelpCode-ai/anythingmcp.git
cd anythingmcp && docker compose up -d

Step 2: Get Xentral API Credentials

In Xentral, go to Administration → API Settings. Create an API user with read-only permissions. Note your instance URL (e.g., https://yourcompany.xentral.biz).

Step 3: Create a REST Connector

In the AnythingMCP dashboard, create a REST connector with base URL https://yourcompany.xentral.biz/api. Configure Basic Auth or API key authentication.

Step 4: Expose Key Endpoints

  • GET /v1/orders — Sales orders
  • GET /v1/orders/{id} — Order details
  • GET /v1/products — Product catalog
  • GET /v1/products/{id}/stock — Stock levels
  • GET /v1/invoices — Invoice list
  • GET /v1/customers — Customer database
  • GET /v1/production-orders — Production orders
  • GET /v1/suppliers — Supplier list
  • GET /v1/shipments — Shipment tracking

Step 5: Connect ChatGPT

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "xentral": {
      "url": "http://localhost:4000/mcp"
    }
  }
}

Step 6: Query Your ERP Data

  • "How many orders came in today?"
  • "Which products are below reorder point?"
  • "Show me all unpaid invoices over 30 days"
  • "What's our total revenue this month?"
  • "List all open production orders sorted by due date"
  • "Which suppliers have the longest delivery times?"
  • "Show me the top 10 customers by order volume"

Use Cases

Inventory Management

Ask ChatGPT to monitor stock levels, identify slow-moving items, and flag products that need reordering.

Financial Overview

Query invoices, revenue trends, and payment status without navigating the Xentral UI.

Order Fulfillment

Track open orders, shipment status, and delivery timelines with natural language.

Security Best Practices

  • Create a dedicated read-only API user in Xentral
  • Use IP whitelisting if available
  • Start with read endpoints only
  • Enable AnythingMCP audit logging

Next Steps