Using with ChatGPT

Overview

Use your BoostGPT MCP servers with ChatGPT by creating custom GPT actions.

Prerequisites

ChatGPT Plus or Enterprise subscription
At least one MCP server created in BoostGPT

Setup

Get MCP URL

Dashboard -> MCP Servers -> Your ServerCopy your MCP URL:

https://mcp.your-server-id.boostgpt.co

Create Custom GPT

Go to ChatGPT
Click Explore GPTs
Click Create a GPT

Configure Actions

In the GPT Builder:

Click Configure tab
Scroll to Actions
Click Create new action

Add MCP Server

Import your MCP server:

Get server URL: https://mcp.your-server-id.boostgpt.co
Paste into Sever url field

Add Authentication

If your MCP server requires authentication:

Click Authentication
Select API Key
Add your API key from Dashboard -> MCP Servers -> Settings

Test

Use your custom GPT:

You: "Look up customer john@acme.com"
GPT: *uses your MCP action* "Found customer..."

Authentication

API Key Authentication

In GPT Actions configuration:

Authentication Type: API Key
API Key: Your key from Dashboard -> MCP Servers -> Settings
Auth Type: Bearer (or Custom depending on your setup)

Example Usage

After setup, your custom GPT can use your MCP tools:

You: "Look up all customers in California"

GPT: *uses your MCP server's query_customers tool*
     Found 42 customers in California:
     - Acme Corp (Los Angeles)
     - TechStart (San Francisco)
     ...

You: "Create a $25K deal for Acme Corp"

GPT: *uses create_deal tool*
     Deal created:
     - Customer: Acme Corp
     - Amount: $25,000
     - Deal ID: DEAL-789

You: "Email them about the deal"

GPT: *uses send_email tool*
     Email sent to contact@acmecorp.com

Best Practices

Name servers clearly - Use descriptive names in config
Monitor usage - Check Dashboard -> MCP Servers -> Logs

Troubleshooting

Action not connecting

Verify your MCP URL is correct and accessible. Test it directly in your browser.

Authentication errors

Ensure the API key in GPT Actions matches what’s configured in your MCP server settings.

Timeouts

Optimize your MCP server to respond quickly. ChatGPT actions have strict timeout limits.

Getting Started

Choose Your Path

Providers & Models

Overview

Prerequisites

Setup

Authentication

API Key Authentication

Example Usage

Best Practices

Troubleshooting

Next Steps

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​Overview

​Prerequisites

​Setup

​Authentication

​API Key Authentication

​Example Usage

​Best Practices

​Troubleshooting

​Next Steps

Create MCP Server

Claude Desktop

Overview

Prerequisites

Setup

Authentication

API Key Authentication

Example Usage

Best Practices

Troubleshooting

Next Steps