Blog - AI and Exact Online

Tips, guides and news about AI, MCP and Exact Online.

July 24, 2026 · 6 min read

Building reports from Exact Online with Claude Desktop

Ask Claude Desktop in plain language for a report from your Exact Online data and get a clear dashboard back — from goods deliveries per week to the utilisation of your work centres.

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July 18, 2026 · 7 min read

Did you know you can connect Exact Online to AI?

Many entrepreneurs do not know it: you can connect your Exact Online directly to AI like ChatGPT or Claude and query your administration in plain language.

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July 16, 2026 · 7 min read

Automating checks with AI: scheduled tasks for your administration

Let AI check your administration on autopilot. With scheduled tasks, recurring checks in Exact Online run automatically, every single day.

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July 14, 2026 · 7 min read

Checking invoices with AI against your own workflow

AI only becomes valuable when it checks invoices against your own work instructions. Here is how to check Exact Online invoices against your own procedures.

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July 11, 2026 · 6 min read

Writing payment reminders from your accounting with AI

Let AI pull your open invoices from Exact Online and immediately write a fitting payment reminder or demand notice, in your tone and with your approval.

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July 7, 2026 · 7 min read

Querying your accounting via chat - without exports or reports

Stop setting up reports and exporting to Excel. Query your Exact Online administration directly via chat and get an instant answer in plain language.

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July 5, 2026 · 7 min read

Ledger Botje vs Exact Online AI Assistant: an honest comparison

Exact Online AI Assistant or Ledger Botje? An honest comparison of Exact built-in assistant and an external AI connection - including when to choose which.

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June 20, 2026 · 6 min read

Exact Online now has a USB port for AI: how Ledger Botje works

Imagine Exact Online with a USB port for AI. That is Ledger Botje - a no-code MCP connection to ChatGPT, Claude, Copilot, Gemini and more.

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June 10, 2026 · 7 min read

Connecting Exact Online Bouw to AI: ChatGPT, Claude, Copilot and Gemini for construction

Want to run Exact Online Bouw with AI? With Bouw Botje you connect your construction admin to ChatGPT, Claude, Copilot or Gemini and ask in plain language.

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July 10, 2026 · 8 min read

Exact Online and AI: GDPR, privacy and data processing explained

What happens to your accounting data when you connect Exact Online to ChatGPT or Claude? A clear explainer on GDPR, DPIA and data processing agreements.

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July 3, 2026 · 6 min read

MCP connection not working: common errors and how to fix them

Error messages on your MCP connection with Exact Online? A practical troubleshooting guide: OAuth tokens, permissions, re-authentication and debugging.

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June 26, 2026 · 7 min read

Tracking batch and serial numbers in Exact Online with AI

Batch and serial registration demands discipline. Here is how AI lets you trace flawlessly, run recalls and pull history straight from Exact Online.

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June 19, 2026 · 7 min read

Analyzing project costs and margins with AI in Exact Online

Working project-based? AI pulls from Exact Online in seconds which projects went over budget and which actually deliver margin.

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June 12, 2026 · 6 min read

Analyzing sales opportunities and pipeline with AI in Exact Online

CRM data sits idle in Exact Online for most teams. Here is how AI scores your pipeline, prioritises deals and closes more business.

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July 8, 2026 · 6 min read

Automating time tracking in Exact Online with AI

Hate the Friday afternoon timesheet? Here is how to log project hours through natural language in Exact Online — bulk, recurring, billable in one flow.

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July 1, 2026 · 7 min read

Cashflow forecasting with AI in Exact Online

Liquidity is the SME top concern. With AI you forecast your cash position 30, 60 and 90 days out in minutes, straight from Exact Online.

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June 24, 2026 · 7 min read

Accelerating the month-end close with AI in Exact Online

The last working day of the month eats a whole day for many bookkeepers. With AI you shorten checks, validations and reports to just a few hours.

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June 17, 2026 · 6 min read

Managing suppliers in Exact Online from ChatGPT and other AI tools

Supplier details, contacts, bank accounts, item-level pricing — all in one conversation. Here is how AI handles your AP management in Exact Online.

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June 10, 2026 · 6 min read

Creating purchase orders in Exact Online with ChatGPT

Create a purchase order in one conversation — supplier, lines, terms, sent. Here is how it works with AI in Exact Online.

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June 3, 2026 · 7 min read

Processing purchase invoices in Exact Online with AI

Matching purchase invoices to orders, allocating to ledgers, approving. Here is how AI automates the slowest part of your accounts payable.

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May 27, 2026 · 7 min read

Creating quotations in Exact Online with AI

Quoting faster wins more deals. Here is how AI helps you draft quotes, apply prices and convert them to sales orders in Exact Online.

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May 20, 2026 · 7 min read

Preparing VAT returns with AI in Exact Online

Same quarterly grind. Here is how AI lets you prepare your VAT return out of Exact Online in an afternoon — including controls and cross-checks.

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May 13, 2026 · 7 min read

Sending payment reminders with AI in Exact Online

Late payers cost you cash. Here is how AI helps you generate reminders in Exact Online — segmented, paced, and tone-aware.

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May 6, 2026 · 7 min read

Skills and Agent of Agents: how AI automates your Exact Online administration

Discover how AI Skills and an Agent of Agents architecture automate your Exact Online administration — less manual work, fewer errors, scalable.

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May 1, 2026 · 6 min read

Connect Claude Desktop to Exact Online: Complete 2026 Guide

Connect Claude Desktop to Exact Online via MCP. Complete setup guide with all steps, configuration and first prompts. Ready within 5 minutes.

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May 1, 2026 · 8 min read

Exact Online AI Agent: Set Up Autonomous ERP Automation in 2026

An Exact Online AI agent autonomously executes tasks in your administration. How it works, what you need and how to start today — complete 2026 guide.

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April 21, 2026 · 6 min read

Exact Online for Wholesale: 6 AI Applications

Discover 6 AI applications for wholesalers using Exact Online. From inventory optimisation to supplier analysis. Try free.

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April 17, 2026 · 5 min read

MCP vs Exact Online API: What’s the Difference?

Compare MCP with the Exact Online REST API. Discover why MCP is faster, more secure and more accessible for AI integrations. No coding required.

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April 14, 2026 · 6 min read

Generate Reports from Exact Online with AI

Generate management reports from Exact Online with AI. Revenue, margins, debtor analysis and more — ask a question and get instant insights.

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April 10, 2026 · 7 min read

Automate Exact Online with AI: The Complete Guide

Discover how to automate Exact Online with AI via MCP. From orders to accounting — save hours every week. Try Ledger Botje for free.

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April 8, 2026 · 6 min read

AI for SMBs: Getting Started with Exact Online and AI

AI is not just for large corporations. Discover how SMBs automate their administration with Exact Online and AI. No technical knowledge required.

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April 4, 2026 · 6 min read

5 Processes to Automate with AI in Exact Online

Discover how to automate complete business processes in Exact Online with AI and Ledger Botje: from purchasing and sales to warehouse, returns and production.

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March 22, 2026 · 5 min read

Add Items to Exact Online with AI

Learn how to automatically create items in Exact Online using AI tools like ChatGPT, Copilot and Claude. Faster, error-free and in natural language.

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March 18, 2026 · 6 min read

ChatGPT and Exact Online: what can you do in week 1?

What does a ChatGPT integration with Exact Online actually give you in the first week? Three questions to start with, and what you will run into.

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March 18, 2026 · 5 min read

Copilot and Exact Online: working where you already are

Where Copilot stands out for Exact Online work, and the two things to know up front about Copilot Studio and licensing.

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March 18, 2026 · 6 min read

Claude and Exact Online: reporting without exports

Where Claude stands out for ERP work: long analyses, dashboards from your own data and careful handling of figures. Plus what to watch for.

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March 18, 2026 · 6 min read

Gemini and Exact Online: your books inside Workspace

Why Gemini makes sense if you work in Google Workspace: from Sheets analyses to answers while you reply to an email. Limits included.

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March 18, 2026 · 5 min read

Mistral and Exact Online: European, but mind two layers

Why organisations choose Mistral, and why the EU argument needs checking on two separate layers: the assistant and the integration.

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March 18, 2026 · 5 min read

Perplexity and Exact Online: answers with the reasoning

Perplexity gives answers with the path to them. Where that helps with administrative questions, and what to watch out for.

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March 18, 2026 · 5 min read

Grok and Exact Online: quick lookups in passing

Grok answers briefly and directly. Where that works well for your administration, and when to reach for something else.

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March 18, 2026 · 5 min read

Cursor and Exact Online: for the people building around it

Why you would want your ERP in a code editor: checking implementations, debugging order flows and seeing what your data really looks like.

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March 18, 2026 · 5 min read

OpenClaw and Exact Online: running your assistant yourself

Why you would run an AI assistant on your own hardware, what that asks of you, and what does not change about the integration.

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March 14, 2026 · 6 min read

AI Agents for Exact Online Automation

AI agents go beyond chatting with your ERP. Discover how autonomous AI workflows process orders, verify invoices and reorder stock in Exact Online.

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March 1, 2026 · 5 min read

What is MCP? Exact Online Integration

The Model Context Protocol (MCP) is the new standard for AI integrations. Learn how MCP works and why it's a game changer for Exact Online users.

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February 22, 2026 · 5 min read

Inventory Management with AI

Learn step by step how to query stock levels, batch numbers and storage locations via your AI assistant and Exact Online.

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February 15, 2026 · 5 min read

Creating orders with ChatGPT and Exact Online

With the Advanced plan, you can create sales and purchase orders via your AI assistant. Here's how it works in practice.

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February 8, 2026 · 5 min read

Managing Production Orders with AI

From looking up shop orders to issuing materials and reporting completion: manage your entire production process via your AI assistant.

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February 1, 2026 · 5 min read

5 tips for AI and Exact Online

Get more out of AI and Exact Online with these five practical tips. From smart prompts to inventory management - ready to use in your daily workflow.

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March 11, 2026 · 5 min read

AI and accounting in Exact Online

Discover how AI accounting works with Exact Online. From querying invoices to automated reports - streamline your administration.

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March 11, 2026 · 4 min read

Query Invoices via ChatGPT & Exact Online

Learn how to query outstanding invoices, debtor overviews and payment arrears via ChatGPT and Exact Online with Ledger Botje.

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March 11, 2026 · 4 min read

AI Connection for Exact Online: Pricing

What does an AI connection for Exact Online cost? Compare Ledger Botje Basic and Advanced plans. No API knowledge needed.

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March 18, 2026 · 6 min read

ChatGPT and Exact Online: Complete Guide

Step-by-step guide to connect ChatGPT to Exact Online via MCP. From prerequisites to your first query - up and running in 5 minutes.

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March 18, 2026 · 5 min read

Invoices via AI: 5 Practical Examples

Discover 5 practical ways to query outstanding invoices via ChatGPT and Exact Online. Including prompts and expected results.

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March 18, 2026 · 6 min read

Copilot and Exact Online: complete guide

Discover how Microsoft Copilot works with Exact Online via MCP. Setup, capabilities and practical examples for finance and warehouse.

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April 1, 2026 · 5 min read

Production orders with AI: a manufacturing scenario

A worked scenario: which actions around production orders, material issue and completion reporting fall away when you query Exact Online through AI - and why we present the time saving as reasoning, not measurement.

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April 1, 2026 · 5 min read

MCP Security for Exact Online

Everything about MCP security for Exact Online: OAuth 2.1, PKCE, encryption and data minimisation. How Ledger Botje protects your business data.

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April 1, 2026 · 4 min read

10 AI prompts for Exact Online

Ten ready-to-use AI prompts for Exact Online: from stock checks to invoice overviews. Use them right away with ChatGPT, Copilot or Claude.

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April 8, 2026 · 5 min read

Gemini and Exact Online in Google Workspace

Learn how to connect Google Gemini to Exact Online via Ledger Botje MCP. Use ERP data in Sheets, Gmail and more within Google Workspace.

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April 8, 2026 · 5 min read

Cursor + Exact Online: ERP in Your Editor

Learn how developers and Exact Online consultants use Cursor IDE to query ERP data, build reports and debug integrations.

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April 8, 2026 · 4 min read

Ledger Botje Financial Modules - Preview

Preview of upcoming financial modules in Ledger Botje. From invoice management to general ledger analyses - discover what is coming.

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March 25, 2026 · 5 min read

Automate inventory management with ChatGPT

Learn how to automate daily stock checks, reorder alerts and batch tracking with AI and Exact Online via Ledger Botje.

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March 25, 2026 · 6 min read

Exact Online Accounting with AI

The complete starter guide for AI accounting with Exact Online. From outstanding invoices to VAT overviews and year-end preparation.

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