How to connect Erpnext to Hermes Agent
Connect Erpnext to Hermes with ClawLink: paste your Erpnext key once and 50 tools work from chat. No MCP server to run, nothing stored on your machine.
ErpnextAPI KEYMCPFree and open-source integrated Enterprise Resource Planning software built on Frappe Framework.. Once connected, Hermes Agent can read and act on Erpnext from chat — pairing, token refresh, and tool wiring handled for you.
Most guides for giving Hermes Agent Erpnext access start with registering your own OAuth app or pasting API keys into env files, then leave the token refresh and tool wiring to you. ClawLink gives Hermes a more practical Erpnext setup: pair once in the browser and your always-on Hermes agent can act on Erpnext for you, reading and doing real work on your behalf with no auth, token refresh, or tool wiring to build yourself.
Setup
It takes three steps to connect Hermes to Erpnext.
1Install and pair
Install the ClawLink plugin, then pair Hermes with a one-time browser approval:
hermes plugins install ClawLink-HQ/hermes-plugin --enable- 2
Connect Erpnext
Paste your API key in the dashboard.
- 3
Use it from chat
Ask Hermes Agent: "What can you do with Erpnext?"
Install by command
The prompt above walks Hermes through this. By hand, it is four commands and a browser approval:
hermes plugins install ClawLink-HQ/hermes-plugin --enable
hermes clawlink begin # prints an approval link — open it and approve
hermes clawlink finish # after approving in the browser
hermes clawlink testThen connect Erpnext in the ClawLink dashboard — paste your Erpnext API key once.
Verify the connection by asking Hermes:
Use Erpnext to download file and walk me through the result in plain English.
Using a different agent?
The Hermes plugin is one client of ClawLink's MCP server. Claude Code, Cursor, Codex, or any agent that can run a shell command pairs with the same ClawLink account through the CLI:
npx -y @useclawlink/cli loginlogin opens the same browser approval and stores a credential locally. Once Erpnext is connected in the dashboard, that agent calls the same 50 Erpnext tools over MCP. Full setup for MCP clients and shell agents: connect apps to any AI agent.
Erpnext MCP for Hermes
Looking for a Erpnext MCP server for Hermes Agent? ClawLink connects Erpnext to Hermes Agent and exposes 50 Erpnext tools your agent can call over MCP, with hosted auth and nothing to run or maintain yourself. Using OpenClaw instead? The OpenClaw Erpnext integration works the same way.
What the Hermes Agent Erpnext integration can do
50 Erpnext tools are ready for Hermes Agent once the account is connected. The 30 below are the ones people reach for most; your agent can call all 50.
30 of 50 Erpnext tools for Hermes
| Tool | What it does |
|---|---|
Download file erpnext_download_file | Download a file from ERPNext by its URL |
Download PDF erpnext_download_pdf | Download a document as PDF from ERPNext with optional print format |
Get all languages erpnext_get_all_languages | Get a list of all available languages in the ERPNext/Frappe system |
Get all roles erpnext_get_all_roles | Get a list of all roles available in the ERPNext system |
Get client erpnext_get_client | Get a single document by DocType and name or filters from Frappe/ERPNext |
Get count erpnext_get_count | Get the count of documents matching specified filters in ERPNext/Frappe |
Get doc with meta erpnext_get_doc_with_meta | Retrieve a document with full metadata including attachments, comments, activity logs, and |
Get doctype meta erpnext_get_doctype_meta | Retrieve complete DocType metadata/schema including field definitions, field types |
Get document erpnext_get_document | Retrieve a specific document by its DocType and name (ID) |
Get exchange rate erpnext_get_exchange_rate | Get the currency exchange rate between two currencies in ERPNext |
Get fiscal year erpnext_get_fiscal_year | Get fiscal year information for a given date in ERPNext |
Get framework version erpnext_get_framework_version | Get the Frappe framework version and all installed app versions |
Get item details erpnext_get_item_details | Get detailed item information including pricing, taxes, and stock details from ERPNext |
Get list erpnext_get_list | Retrieve a list of documents from ERPNext/Frappe with filtering, field selection, and pagination |
Get logged user erpnext_get_logged_user | Get the email/ID of the currently authenticated user |
Get party details erpnext_get_party_details | Get comprehensive customer or supplier details including addresses, contacts, and default |
Get payment entry erpnext_get_payment_entry | Get payment entry details for an invoice or order from ERPNext |
Get stock balance erpnext_get_stock_balance | Retrieve the current stock balance for a specific item in a warehouse |
Get timezones erpnext_get_timezones | Get a list of all available timezones in the ERPNext system |
Get user roles erpnext_get_user_roles | Get roles assigned to a user |
Get value erpnext_get_value | Get specific field value(s) from a document in ERPNext |
Get workflow transitions erpnext_get_workflow_transitions | Get available workflow transitions for a document |
List doctypes erpnext_list_doctypes | Get a list of all DocTypes available in the ERPNext system |
List documents erpnext_list_documents | List documents of a specific DocType from ERPNext |
List employees erpnext_list_employees | Retrieve a list of Employee records from ERPNext |
List projects erpnext_list_projects | Retrieve a list of Project records from ERPNext |
List timesheets erpnext_list_timesheets | Get a list of Timesheet records from ERPNext |
List webhooks erpnext_list_webhooks | List webhook configurations in ERPNext |
Ping erpnext_ping | Check if the ERPNext/Frappe API is reachable |
Search global erpnext_search_global | Perform global text search across ERPNext documents |
Try it: find the Erpnext tool you need
Browse the 30 Erpnext tools
Click any tool to see exactly what Hermes can do and copy a ready-to-use prompt.
Example prompts
Use Erpnext to download file and walk me through the result in plain English.
Use Erpnext to download pdf and walk me through the result in plain English.
Pull the relevant data from Erpnext, summarize it in plain English, and point out anything that needs attention.
Pull the relevant data from Erpnext, summarize it in plain English, and point out anything that needs attention.
ClawLink vs. building it yourself
The alternative to ClawLink is usually manual API key setup plus your own token handling, permission troubleshooting, and tool plumbing for Hermes Agent. That is fine if you want to build and maintain the integration yourself. Most teams just want Erpnext working from chat.
| Manual | ClawLink | |
|---|---|---|
| Credential handling | Collect, validate, store, and rotate the Erpnext API key yourself, then make sure every tool call uses the right account. | Users complete the hosted ClawLink setup once and the connected Erpnext account becomes available to the agent without you building credential management. |
| Ongoing maintenance | You own refresh logic, permission debugging, environment config, and every provider-specific edge case for Erpnext. | ClawLink handles the repetitive integration plumbing so your team can focus on the workflow instead of the infrastructure. |
| Agent usability | You still need to expose the right Erpnext actions to the runtime in a format your agent can reliably use. | 50 tools for Erpnext are already exposed through ClawLink, so the agent can read and act from chat immediately. |
ClawLink vs. Composio
Composio also exposes Erpnext to AI agents. It is developer infrastructure: Python and TypeScript SDKs, an MCP server, and a catalog past 1,000 apps, aimed at teams shipping agent products. ClawLink is built for Hermes Agent users instead. You install the plugin once, connect Erpnext in the browser, and the 50 tools above work from chat. There is no SDK and no config file, and the Erpnext key you paste at setup is stored server-side rather than kept in your environment. Choosing between them? Read the full Composio alternatives comparison.
Troubleshooting
Hermes paired but still can't use Erpnext
Pairing is a two-step handshake: run hermes clawlink begin, approve the link in your browser, then run hermes clawlink finish. If you ran finish before approving, or the approval link expired, run hermes clawlink begin again to get a fresh link. Confirm the plugin was installed with --enable, then verify with hermes clawlink test.
Connection succeeds but no tools appear
Reconnect Erpnext from the dashboard, then start a fresh chat if the runtime still has the old tool catalog loaded.
"Tool schema not loaded yet" error when calling Erpnext tools
Erpnext tool schemas load on demand the first time a tool runs and are cached after that, so this error usually clears on its own: wait a few seconds and retry the same request. If every Erpnext call keeps failing with it in a fresh chat, reconnect from the dashboard, and contact support if it still persists — that pattern points to a configuration problem on our side, not something you can fix by reconnecting again.
Erpnext returns 403 or "permission denied" on one action while others work
Two usual causes. The connected account may not have access to the specific workspace, inbox, store, or project in the request — check that first. If access looks right, the agent may have sent a placeholder value (like "YOUR_ID" or an example id from documentation) instead of a real one: ask it to run a list or search tool first, then retry the action with a real id from those results. Most failures at this stage are one of these two, not ClawLink bugs.
API key setup works but results look incomplete
Double-check that the API key for Erpnext has the right scopes or account access. A valid key can still be too limited for some reads or writes.
FAQ
Is there a Hermes Agent Erpnext integration?
Yes. ClawLink is the fastest way to connect Hermes to Erpnext: link your Erpnext account once in the browser and Hermes Agent can call the Erpnext API through 50 ready-made tools — no custom code or token handling.
How do I connect Erpnext to Hermes with ClawLink?
Install the plugin with hermes plugins install ClawLink-HQ/hermes-plugin --enable, then pair once: run hermes clawlink begin, approve the link in your browser, and run hermes clawlink finish. Connect Erpnext in the dashboard and Hermes can use it from the next message — no config files, and the Erpnext key you paste is stored server-side instead of in your environment.
How long does it take to connect Erpnext to Hermes Agent?
About two minutes. Sign in, click Connect next to Erpnext in the dashboard, authenticate, and Hermes Agent can use it from the next chat message.
Why use ClawLink instead of wiring Erpnext up myself?
The alternative to ClawLink is usually manual API key setup plus your own token handling, permission troubleshooting, and tool plumbing for Hermes Agent. That is fine if you want to build and maintain the integration yourself. Most teams just want Erpnext working from chat.
Hermes paired but still can't use Erpnext
Pairing is a two-step handshake: run hermes clawlink begin, approve the link in your browser, then run hermes clawlink finish. If you ran finish before approving, or the approval link expired, run hermes clawlink begin again to get a fresh link. Confirm the plugin was installed with --enable, then verify with hermes clawlink test.
