ChatGPT / OpenAI

Connect ChatGPT through a custom MCP connector to the CoreClaw MCP Server so you can discover CoreClaw workers, run them, monitor runs, and retrieve results directly from ChatGPT conversations.

Prerequisites

An OpenAI account with ChatGPT access
A CoreClaw account with an API key from Console -> Settings -> API & Integrations

Configuration

ChatGPT supports MCP connectors through its Apps & Connectors feature when available for your account. Create a custom connector that points to CoreClaw’s hosted MCP endpoint.

Step 1: Enable Developer Mode

Open ChatGPT settings.
Navigate to Developer Mode and enable it.
Confirm that custom connector creation is available.

Step 2: Create an MCP Connector

In ChatGPT, go to Settings > Apps & Connectors > Create.
Fill in the fields:
- Name: coreclaw-mcp
- Description: CoreClaw MCP Server for worker discovery, execution, results, exports, and logs
- MCP Server URL: https://mcp.coreclaw.com/mcp
- Authentication: choose API key or custom header if available
Add the header:
- Header name: api-key
- Header value: YOUR_CORECLAW_API_KEY

Step 3: Save and Authorize

Select Create.
Authorize the connection when prompted.

Verify the Connection

Open a new chat in ChatGPT.
Select your CoreClaw MCP connector from the composer tools or connectors menu.
Ask: “Find Amazon workers on CoreClaw.”
ChatGPT should call list_store_workers and return matching workers.

Example Conversation

You: Find a Google Maps worker and extract restaurant data near Times Square, New York.

ChatGPT: I’ll find a Google Maps worker, inspect its input schema, and run it for you. [Calls list_store_workers -> get_worker_input_schema -> run_worker -> get_worker_run -> list_worker_run_results]

Limitations

MCP connector availability in ChatGPT can vary by account and plan.
Tool selection and execution can be slower than a direct API integration.
Custom connectors may require Developer Mode.
Some worker runs may trigger safety or confirmation prompts.

Troubleshooting

Connector not appearing

Ensure Developer Mode is enabled.
Check that the MCP Server URL is exactly https://mcp.coreclaw.com/mcp.
Verify your API key is correct.

Tools fail to load

Try removing and re-adding the connector.
Confirm the connector sends the api-key header.
Check ChatGPT service status and connector logs if available.