Why ChatGPT offers the fastest start
Of all AI assistants on the market, ChatGPT has the lowest barrier to entry for connecting to Exact Online. Millions of people already use ChatGPT daily, the interface is intuitive and setting up an MCP connection takes just a few clicks. If you have never worked with AI and ERP before, ChatGPT is the ideal starting point.
ChatGPT understands natural language exceptionally well. You do not need to learn commands or query syntax — just type your question as you would ask a colleague. Combined with Ledger Botje as the MCP bridge to Exact Online, you have access to your business data within minutes.
What you need
Before you begin, make sure you have the following:
- A ChatGPT Plus or Team subscription — the free version does not support MCP connections.
- An Exact Online account — with login credentials for the administration you want to query.
- A Ledger Botje account — create one via the pricing page.
Step 1: create your Ledger Botje account
Go to the pricing page and choose the plan that suits your needs. After registration, connect your Exact Online administration via OAuth. You log in to Exact Online and grant permission — Ledger Botje never sees or stores your password.
Step 2: add the MCP server to ChatGPT
In ChatGPT, go to Settings → MCP Servers. Copy the following URL and paste it:
https://www.ledgerbotje.nl/app/mcp
Authenticate with your Ledger Botje credentials and the connection is live. ChatGPT will automatically discover all available tools such as items.stock, salesorders.search and receivables.outstanding. For detailed instructions, see the MCP setup guide.
Step 3: ask your first questions
Open a new conversation and try these example questions:
- "What is the current stock level for item A1001 across all warehouses?"
- "Show me all open sales orders that need to ship this week."
- "Which customers have invoices overdue by more than 14 days?"
- "Give me the contact details for supplier TechParts BV."
ChatGPT understands context, so you can ask follow-up questions naturally: "And what about last month?" or "Create a purchase order for the items that are low."
Tips for the best experience
To get the most out of ChatGPT with Exact Online:
- Be specific — include customer names, item codes or date ranges in your question.
- Start broad, then zoom in — first ask for an overview, then drill down into details.
- Verify important data — always double-check business-critical information in Exact Online.
- Use the prompt library — the prompt library contains dozens of tested examples.
Get started today
ChatGPT is the most accessible way to start querying your Exact Online data with AI. The entire setup takes less than five minutes. Visit the ChatGPT integration page for more details, or go directly to the plans to create your account.