mcp-vtenext
MCP server for VTENext CRM — exposes the WebService API as tools for Claude and other MCP-compatible clients.
Requirements
- Node.js 18+
- A running VTENext instance (self-hosted or Docker — see ../docker)
Setup
cd mcp/vtenext/server
npm install
cp .env.example .env
Edit .env:
VTENEXT_URL=http://your-vtenext-instance
VTENEXT_USERNAME=admin
VTENEXT_ACCESS_KEY=your_access_key
The access key is in VTENext under Admin → Users → [user] → Access Key.
Claude Code integration
Add to .mcp.json in your project root:
{
"mcpServers": {
"vtenext": {
"type": "stdio",
"command": "node",
"args": ["/absolute/path/to/mcp/vtenext/server/index.js"]
}
}
}
Tools
Opportunità (Potentials)
| Tool | Description |
|---|---|
list_opportunita |
List opportunities with optional filters (status, search, limit) |
get_opportunita |
Get full details of an opportunity by ID |
search_opportunita |
Search opportunities by name |
create_opportunita |
Create a new opportunity |
update_opportunita |
Update status, amount or notes on an existing opportunity |
Contatti (Contacts)
| Tool | Description |
|---|---|
search_contatti |
Search contacts by name, email or company |
Attività e note
| Tool | Description |
|---|---|
add_nota_opportunita |
Add a comment/note to an opportunity |
list_attivita_opportunita |
List activities linked to an opportunity |
Utilità
| Tool | Description |
|---|---|
describe_modulo |
Show available fields for any VTENext module |
query_raw |
Run a raw VTQL SELECT query |
Authentication
VTENext uses the vtiger WebService protocol:
GET /webservice.php?operation=getchallenge→ token- MD5(token + accessKey) → hashed key
POST /webservice.phpwithoperation=login(form-encoded) → sessionName
Sessions are cached for 4 minutes (token lifetime is 5 minutes).
Tests
# Unit tests (no VTENext required)
npm test
# Integration tests (requires live VTENext at VTENEXT_URL)
npm run test:integration
License
MIT
