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How to Integrate with ChatGPT

Add the AutoRFP MCP tool to ChatGPT to allow your agent to answer specific questions related to your content, deadlines, and projects.

Written by Meryl Mizell

Article Summary

ChatGPT lets you connect external tools to your conversations using the Model Context Protocol (MCP). Once set up, you can ask ChatGPT things like "What projects are due this week?" or "Search our content library for anything about data security" and it will pull the answer straight from AutoRFP.

📝 Note: Adding a new plug in requires users to configure settings using the ChatGPT website and cannot be done using the ChatGPT Desktop Application.


Estimated Time

5 minutes


Prerequisites

  • Requires a ChatGPT Plus, Pro, or Team subscription

  • Developer Mode Permissions


Step-by-Step Instructions

Step 1: Open Settings

  1. Open chatgpt.com in your browser

  2. In the left sidebar, click Settings > Apps > Advanced Settings

  3. Toggle on Developer Mode

  4. Exit out of the Settings pop up


Step 2: Add the AutoRFP.ai MCP Tool

  1. Go to Plugins page, using the menu on the left

  2. Click on the + button

  3. In the New Plugin dialog, fill in the following details:

    1. Name: AutoRFP

    2. Connection: Server URL

    3. Authentication: OAuth

  4. Check the box to confirm: "I understand and want to continue"

  5. Click Create

‼️ Important: ChatGPT will display a warning that custom MCP servers introduce risk. This is a standard notice — AutoRFP's MCP server is secure, but always ensure you're using the official URL: https://api.autorfp.ai/mcp


Step 3: Authenticate with AutoRFP.ai

  1. After clicking Create, ChatGPT will prompt you to connect your AutoRFP.ai account

  2. Click Connect and sign in to AutoRFP.ai via the OAuth popup

  3. Authorize the connection and allow ChatGPT access to read data from AutoRFP.ai when prompted

  4. Once connected, the AutoRFP.ai app will appear in your Personal Plugins


Step 4: Start Using It

  1. Start a new chat in ChatGPT (either the Desktop App or the website)

    1. If you are using the ChatGPT App, you may have to refresh

  2. Click the + button on the left of the chat box

  3. Select AutoRFP

  4. Enter a request to test your connection

    1. for example: "Search our content library for data security answers" or "What AutoRFP.ai projects are currently active?"


💡 FAQs

Which ChatGPT plans support MCP?

MCP connectors are available on ChatGPT Plus, Pro, and Team plans.

What can AutoRFP do inside ChatGPT?

Once connected, ChatGPT can search your content library, retrieve project details, check deadlines, and more by using the same tools available in AutoRFP's native agent.

What should I do if the OAuth popup is blocked?

If the popup doesn't appear, update your browser settings to allow popups for chatgpt.com and try again.


Need Help?

💬 Live Chat: Available in-app

📚 Learning Centre: learn.autorfp.ai/en


Learn More

Learn more about the AutoRFP MCP Server and how you can use it in the following guides:

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