ChatGPT
Connect Datatape MCP tools to ChatGPT Desktop.
ChatGPT Integration
ChatGPT Desktop supports MCP servers, allowing you to connect your Datatape tools directly.
Prerequisites
- ChatGPT Desktop app (macOS or Windows)
- A Datatape agent with at least one tool
- An agent API key or OAuth enabled for your organization
Setup
- Open ChatGPT Desktop and go to Settings
- Navigate to the MCP Servers section (under Beta features, if applicable)
- Click Add Server
- Enter your Datatape MCP endpoint URL:
https://<org-id>.mcp.datatape.ai/mcp- If prompted for authentication, enter your API key in the format:
dt_live_your_api_key_here- Click Save and restart ChatGPT if prompted
ChatGPT's MCP support may be rolling out gradually. If you do not see the MCP Servers option in settings, check that you are on the latest version of ChatGPT Desktop.
Using Tools
Once connected, ChatGPT can call your Datatape tools in conversation. Ask a question that matches one of your tool descriptions:
User: "Show me all pending orders over $500"
ChatGPT: Calls your get_orders tool with the appropriate parameters and presents the results.
ChatGPT reads your tool descriptions and parameter schemas to determine which tool to call and what arguments to pass.
Authentication
ChatGPT supports API key authentication for MCP servers. Use an agent API key from your Datatape dashboard:
- Go to your agent's detail page
- Copy the agent API key (it starts with
dt_) - Paste it in ChatGPT's MCP server configuration
OAuth support in ChatGPT for MCP servers may vary by version. If OAuth is not available, use an API key for authentication.
Troubleshooting
| Issue | Solution |
|---|---|
| MCP option not visible | Update to the latest ChatGPT Desktop version |
| Connection fails | Verify the endpoint URL includes /mcp at the end |
| Authentication error | Confirm the agent API key is valid |
| No tools listed | Check that the agent is active and has tools assigned |