The best way to connect ChatGPT to Xero
VODER brings your Xero numbers and your next move into ChatGPT. VODER connects ChatGPT to your Xero records, so you can explore invoices, expenses and reports without preparing another CSV export.
Ask the question, not the report name
How is revenue tracking? Which costs have changed? Who still owes you money? Ask in your own words, then follow the answer with another question. VODER brings the accounting data into the chat you already use.
- Compare Profit and Loss across like-for-like periods.
- Explore the Xero accounts behind changes in revenue and expenses.
- Look up invoices and contacts, and review outstanding payments.
See worked examples of ChatGPT questions and Xero reports.
Understand your books without changing them
Explore your Xero numbers without changing your books. Ask about invoices, costs and business performance, then follow the answer with another question.
Your accounting records stay in Xero. Data retrieved for your questions is shared with your AI client to answer them. Read how VODER handles your data.
Create and send invoices in ChatGPT
Agreed what to bill? VODER Actions lets you carry that work forward in ChatGPT. Prepare or correct a draft invoice, approve it, send it and follow up when payment is overdue. Less re-entry. More of the work handled where the conversation happened.
Use VODER to look up previous invoices and pricing, then VODER Actions to prepare the next invoice.
Start with a draft invoice in ChatGPT. Add line items, adjust quantities and prices, and ask VODER to preview the invoice PDF. When everything looks right, approve it and send it to your customer.
Double-check the invoice and recipient, then confirm before an invoice or payment reminder is sent. You stay in control.
Your organisation. Your choice.
Add VODER Actions for the Xero organisations where you want to invoice in ChatGPT. You can turn it off whenever you want.
Turn off VODER Actions if you no longer want ChatGPT to make changes. Your choice. Always.
Connect Xero to ChatGPT
Start with VODER’s published ChatGPT app. Connect your account, choose your Xero organisation and ask a question that matters to your business.
Connect your Xero organisation
- Sign in to VODER or create your account.
- Choose Add a new organisation, then Xero.
- Choose Read only for financial questions and reports. Choose Read, create and update with VODER Actions if you also want to prepare, send and follow up invoices.
- Sign in to Xero, select the organisation and approve the requested access.
- Follow the VODER account steps, including a subscription if required. Review VODER pricing for costs and trial eligibility.
Already connected? Keep your existing organisation and continue below.
Install VODER from the ChatGPT App Store
- Open VODER in ChatGPT and choose Install plugin.
- Complete VODER sign-in using the same account that has access to your Xero organisation.
- Start a chat and select VODER using @, or choose Try in chat from its listing if already installed.
- Ask: “Use VODER to show my connected organisations, then compare this month’s revenue with last month.”
Add VODER Actions for invoicing
VODER Actions is a separate custom MCP connection. Its App Store submission is under review; use the custom connection below rather than looking for a published Actions listing. It currently supports Xero only.
- As the organisation’s owner, open your VODER account and the organisation’s Manage page. Choose Add VODER Actions if it is currently read-only. Enable the complete actions set for that organisation. If Xero needs additional permissions, complete the Xero authorisation flow. Cancelling that flow leaves the organisation read-only.
- Open ChatGPT on the web. If required by your account, enable Developer mode in Settings → Security and login. Your workspace’s permissions and security restrictions must allow custom MCP connections.
- Open ChatGPT Plugins, select the plus button and choose Add custom MCP server.
- Enter VODER Actions as the name and
https://app.voder.ai/mcp-writeas the server URL. - Choose OAuth authentication. Leave optional Client ID and Client Secret fields blank so ChatGPT can register the connection.
- Read the risk warning. If you agree, acknowledge it and choose Create as a plugin. Install the resulting plugin and complete VODER sign-in with the organisation owner’s account.
- Start a chat and select both VODER and VODER Actions. Ask: “Which of my Xero organisations can I use with VODER Actions?”
Keep VODER installed for reads, including previous invoices, contacts and pricing. Actions does not replace those read tools. If custom MCP setup is unavailable, ask your ChatGPT workspace administrator about access. See OpenAI’s custom MCP connection guide for the current ChatGPT controls.
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Details
VODER is read-only. It retrieves supported information from your connected organisation without adding, editing or deleting your accounting records. Connect once, then ask about the organisations your VODER account can access.
Actions is optional. Each organisation’s owner chooses whether to enable the complete set of seven actions, and only the owner can use it. Keep VODER read-only if that is all you need.
Each of the other six actions shows the proposed effect and waits for your confirmation in ordinary language. Before sending an invoice or reminder, you see the invoice and recipient address.