Frappe Assistant Core MCP
Frappe Assistant Core MCP server enabling AI agents to interact with Frappe Framework and ERPNext — querying DocTypes and documents, executing Frappe methods, managing ERPNext business data, and integrating Frappe's open-source ERP capabilities into agent-driven business process automation workflows.
Score Breakdown
⚙ Agent Friendliness
🔒 Security
API key auth. Business-critical ERP data. Community MCP. Apply minimum-privilege access control.
⚡ Reliability
Best When
A business using Frappe Framework or ERPNext needs AI agents to query and manage business data — open-source ERP with AI-powered automation.
Avoid When
You're using SAP, Oracle, Microsoft Dynamics, or other ERP systems — Frappe-specific tools only work with Frappe/ERPNext.
Use Cases
- • Querying ERPNext business documents from business process agents
- • Managing Frappe DocTypes and records from data management agents
- • Automating ERPNext workflows from business automation agents
- • Generating business reports from ERP data from reporting agents
- • Integrating ERPNext with AI-driven business intelligence workflows
- • Building Frappe app features with AI assistance from development agents
Not For
- • Non-Frappe ERP systems (SAP, Oracle, Dynamics require different MCPs)
- • Teams without Frappe/ERPNext installation
- • High-volume transactions where MCP latency is unacceptable
Interface
Authentication
Frappe API key/secret required or username/password. Configured in Frappe user settings. Works with self-hosted or Frappe Cloud instances.
Pricing
Frappe/ERPNext are free and open source. Self-hosting is free; Frappe Cloud has paid tiers. MCP server is free open source.
Agent Metadata
Known Gotchas
- ⚠ Frappe DocType schema knowledge required — agents need to understand data model
- ⚠ API key must have appropriate DocType permissions — insufficient permissions cause silent failures
- ⚠ Self-hosted instances have different URLs — configure endpoint correctly
- ⚠ Community MCP from buildswithpaul — not official Frappe tooling
- ⚠ Frappe versions (v13, v14, v15) have API differences — verify compatibility
- ⚠ Business data in ERP — handle with appropriate access control and governance
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Scores are editorial opinions as of 2026-03-07.