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Rent Manager MCP: the options for connecting AI today

MCP is a standard way for AI assistants like Claude and ChatGPT to connect to outside data. Here is what that means for Rent Manager, and the ways to do it. Rent Manager's own option comes first. Last checked: October 26, 2026.

What MCP is

MCP, the Model Context Protocol, is an open standard that lets an AI assistant connect to outside tools and data. For Rent Manager, an MCP connection is what lets Claude or ChatGPT answer a question from your live Rent Manager data instead of from a file you exported.

Option 1: Rent Manager's Orion Connect

At RMUC.26 on October 20, 2026, Rent Manager announced Orion Connect (MCP), described as "a new way to securely connect authorized Rent Manager data with compatible AI tools like Claude, Copilot, ChatGPT, and Gemini." (Source: LinkedIn post by Jeremy Moore of LCS, the company behind Rent Manager.) Rent Manager's pricing page lists "MCP Connector" in the Premium bundle. Rent Manager hasn't published a release date, a price, or details on what it can read or write. Your Rent Manager contact is the source for what applies to your account.

Option 2: AskRentAI

AskRentAI is an independent MCP connector for Rent Manager. It isn't affiliated with or endorsed by Rent Manager or LCS. It is live today and self-serve: you enter your Rent Manager URL and the credentials of an API user you create, then add AskRentAI to Claude, ChatGPT, Gemini or Grok. It is read-only by design and never writes to Rent Manager. It costs $10 per user per month and needs a Rent Manager database with API access (how to check yours). Setup guides: Claude, ChatGPT, Gemini and Grok.

Option 3: Build your own on Rent Manager's Web API

Rent Manager's Web API is what outside tools connect through. A developer can build an MCP server on top of it. If you don't have a developer, see using the Rent Manager API without one.

Other independent connectors

Other independent connectors for Rent Manager exist. Whichever you consider, ask the questions below, and check that the provider's approach is consistent with your Rent Manager license and terms.

Questions to ask about any Rent Manager MCP option

• Is it available to my account today, and what does it require (bundle, add-ons, API access)?
• Can it only read, or can it also write to Rent Manager?
• Who holds my Rent Manager credentials, and how do I revoke access?
• Which AI assistants does it work with?
• What does it cost, and per what unit?
• How do I turn it off?

Connect your AI to Rent Manager

• Connect Claude to Rent Manager
• Connect ChatGPT to Rent Manager
• Connect ChatGPT Business or Enterprise to Rent Manager
• Connect Gemini or Grok to Rent Manager
• Connect AI to Rent Manager: the overview
• First questions to ask
• Rent Manager AI reporting

Frequently asked questions

Does Rent Manager have an MCP server?

At RMUC.26 on October 20, 2026, Rent Manager announced Orion Connect, an MCP connection for connecting authorized Rent Manager data to Claude, Copilot, ChatGPT and Gemini. Its pricing page lists "MCP Connector" in the Premium bundle. No release date, price or setup details have been published.

What is an MCP connector?

A connector that lets an AI assistant read data from, or act in, an outside system through the Model Context Protocol, an open standard.

Can I connect Claude to Rent Manager today?

Yes. AskRentAI is live today and self-serve, and the Claude guide walks through setup.

Is an MCP connection safe for my Rent Manager data?

It depends on the connector. Ask who holds your credentials, whether it can write, and how to revoke access. AskRentAI is read-only by design and never writes to Rent Manager.

Do I need API access?

AskRentAI needs a Rent Manager database with API access. Your bundle name doesn't tell you whether you have it; this guide shows how to check.