> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.boostgpt.co/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# External MCP Servers

> Use BoostGPT MCP servers with other AI agents

## Overview

Your BoostGPT MCP servers can be used with any AI agent that supports the MCP protocol, not just BoostGPT agents.

## Supported AI Agents

<CardGroup cols={3}>
  <Card title="BoostGPT Agents" icon="bot" href="/integrations/external/boostgpt-agents">
    Use with your BoostGPT agents
  </Card>

  <Card title="Claude Desktop" icon="brain" href="/integrations/external/claude-desktop">
    Connect to Claude Desktop app
  </Card>

  <Card title="ChatGPT" icon="message-circle" href="/integrations/external/chatgpt">
    Use with ChatGPT (via plugins)
  </Card>
</CardGroup>

## How It Works

When you create an MCP server in BoostGPT, you get a custom URL:

```text theme={null}
https://mcp.your-server-id.boostgpt.co
```

This URL can be used with:

* **BoostGPT agents** - Native integration
* **Claude Desktop** - MCP protocol support
* **ChatGPT** - Via custom plugin/action
* **Other MCP-compatible agents** - Any agent supporting MCP

## Getting Your MCP URL

<Steps>
  <Step title="Create MCP Server">
    **Dashboard -> MCP Servers -> Create Server**
  </Step>

  <Step title="Get URL">
    After creation, copy your MCP server URL:

    ```text theme={null}
    https://mcp.abc123xyz.boostgpt.co
    ```
  </Step>

  <Step title="Use Anywhere">
    Connect this URL to any MCP-compatible AI agent
  </Step>
</Steps>

## Use Cases

### Internal Tools Everywhere

Create once, use everywhere:

```text theme={null}
1. Create MCP server from your internal API
2. Get MCP URL: https://mcp.internal-crm.boostgpt.co
3. Connect to:
   - BoostGPT agents for customer support
   - Claude Desktop for personal use
   - Team's AI tools
```

### Team Collaboration

Share MCP servers across your team:

```text theme={null}
1. Create MCP server for company database
2. Team members connect to their preferred AI agents
3. Everyone has access to same tools
```

### Multi-Agent Workflows

Use different agents for different tasks:

```text theme={null}
- BoostGPT agent: Customer-facing chatbot
- Claude Desktop: Internal analysis
- Both use same MCP servers for data access
```

## Security

### Authentication

All MCP server requests require authentication:

* **API Keys** - Configured in MCP server settings
* **Rate Limiting** - Prevent abuse
* **Access Logs** - Monitor usage

### Permissions

Control who can use your MCP servers:

* **Dashboard -> MCP Servers -> Your Server -> Access**
* Add team members or make public
* Revoke access anytime

## Best Practices

1. **Name servers clearly** - Easy to identify purpose
2. **Document tools** - Add descriptions for each endpoint
3. **Monitor usage** - Check logs regularly
4. **Rotate credentials** - Update API keys periodically
5. **Version your APIs** - Support multiple MCP server versions

## Example: Internal CRM

Create an MCP server for your CRM and use it everywhere:

```text theme={null}
1. Dashboard -> MCP Servers -> Create Server
2. Import your CRM OpenAPI spec
3. Get URL: https://mcp.company-crm.boostgpt.co

Use with:
- BoostGPT support agent
- Claude Desktop for sales team
- Custom internal tools
```

All agents can now:

* Query customer data
* Create contacts
* Update deals
* Generate reports

## Next Steps

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  <Card title="BoostGPT Agents" icon="bot" href="/integrations/external/boostgpt-agents">
    Connect to BoostGPT agents
  </Card>

  <Card title="Claude Desktop" icon="brain" href="/integrations/external/claude-desktop">
    Use with Claude Desktop
  </Card>

  <Card title="ChatGPT" icon="message-circle" href="/integrations/external/chatgpt">
    Connect to ChatGPT
  </Card>
</CardGroup>