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Integrations

Connect your WHMCS to the AI tools you already use. MX Modules works with Claude, Cursor, ChatGPT, and local AI models through the MCP protocol.

Supported Integrations

Each MX module connects to WHMCS. MCP Server extends that connection to AI clients.

Required

WHMCS

Platform

The foundation. All MX modules install directly into your WHMCS admin panel. Supports WHMCS 8.0 and newer.

Works with:

MCP ServerMX MetricsProposals
Recommended

Claude Desktop

AI Client

Native MCP support built by Anthropic, the creators of MCP protocol. The recommended client for MCP Server.

Works with:

MCP Server
Setup guide
Compatible

Cursor

AI Client

AI-powered code editor with native MCP support. Use it to query WHMCS data while developing modules or customizations.

Works with:

MCP Server
Via Wrappers

ChatGPT

AI Client

No native MCP support. Can connect to WHMCS via third-party wrappers or the WHMCS API directly.

Works with:

MCP Server (indirect)
Setup guide
Compatible

Claude Code

AI Client

Anthropic's CLI agent for developers. Native MCP support. Query WHMCS from your terminal while coding.

Works with:

MCP Server
Compatible

Codex Desktop

AI Client

OpenAI's desktop agent with MCP support. Configure via TOML to connect to your WHMCS server.

Works with:

MCP Server
Compatible

Windsurf

AI Client

AI-powered IDE by Codeium with native MCP support. Configure like Cursor to query WHMCS while developing.

Works with:

MCP Server
Compatible

Continue

AI Client

Open-source IDE extension for VS Code and JetBrains with native MCP support.

Works with:

MCP Server
Compatible

Local AI Models (Ollama)

AI Client

Run AI models on your own hardware for maximum privacy. Connect to WHMCS via MCP clients that support local models.

Works with:

MCP Server

How MCP Connects Everything

MCP (Model Context Protocol) is the open standard that makes AI + WHMCS work.

1

Install MCP Server

Upload the module to your WHMCS. Activate it from Addons. Generate an API token. Takes 5 minutes.

2

Configure Your AI Client

Add one JSON block to Claude Desktop, Cursor, or any MCP-compatible client. Point it to your WHMCS server.

3

Start Querying

Ask your AI about clients, invoices, tickets, and services. Get real answers from your WHMCS data.

For step-by-step instructions, see the MCP setup guide or learn what the MCP protocol is.

Product Integration Matrix

Which MX modules connect to which tools.

IntegrationMCP ServerMX MetricsProposals
WHMCS
Claude Desktop
Claude Code
Cursor
Codex Desktop
Windsurf
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ChatGPT (via wrappers)Indirect
Local Models (Ollama)

MX Metrics and Proposals are self-contained WHMCS modules. They do not require AI integration. MCP Server is the bridge between WHMCS and AI tools.

Frequently Asked Questions

Do I need all of these integrations?
No. You only need WHMCS (required for all MX modules) plus one AI client if you use MCP Server. Most users start with Claude Desktop because it has the best MCP support. MX Metrics and Proposals work entirely within WHMCS and do not require any AI integration.
Can I use multiple AI tools at once?
Yes. MCP Server generates an API token that any MCP-compatible client can use. You could have Claude Desktop for business queries, Cursor for development tasks, and a local Ollama model for private experimentation, all connected to the same MCP Server.
Does MX Metrics integrate with external tools?
No. MX Metrics is a self-contained WHMCS module. It reads your WHMCS database directly and displays metrics on your admin dashboard. No external connections, no API keys, no third-party services. This is by design. Your financial data stays on your server.
Which AI client do you recommend?
Claude Desktop. Anthropic built the MCP protocol, so Claude has the most mature and reliable MCP implementation. It handles tool discovery, error recovery, and complex multi-step queries better than alternatives. See our comparison of Claude vs ChatGPT for WHMCS for details.
Does MCP Server work with ChatGPT?
Not natively. ChatGPT does not have built-in MCP support. You can connect ChatGPT to WHMCS through third-party wrappers or by using the WHMCS API directly. For the best AI + WHMCS experience, Claude Desktop with MCP Server is the recommended setup.

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