# Connect Ambient to ChatGPT

Ambient's MCP server lets you query your meetings, summaries, action items, and project context directly inside ChatGPT.

Written by Taylor McLoughlin  
March 12, 2026

**Video walkthrough**  
How to set up Ambient MCP for ChatGPT - 12 March 2026

## Prerequisites
- An active Ambient account with API access enabled
- A ChatGPT Business or Enterprise account
- Workspace Admin access (required to add the app)
- Your Ambient MCP server URL (found in Ambient under Account Settings > Ambient API)

Don't see the API section in your account? Submit a request and we'll get you enabled.

## Setup: Admin (one-time)
This part is done once by a Workspace Admin. After this, any team member can connect.

1. **Copy your MCP server URL from Ambient**  
Go to **Account Settings > Ambient API** and copy the MCP server URL.

2. **Navigate to Workspace Settings in ChatGPT**  
In ChatGPT, go to **Workspace Settings > Apps** and click **Create**.

3. **Enable Developer Mode**  
ChatGPT will prompt you to enable Developer Mode. You only need to do this once. Toggle it on to proceed.

4. **Create the app**  
Name the app **Ambient**, paste in the MCP server URL, and optionally add an icon (we can provide these). Accept the permissions and click **Create**.

5. **Enable the app for your workspace**  
Navigate to the Ambient app and enable it. This publishes it for all team members in your workspace.

6. **Exit Developer Mode**  
Once the app is created, you can toggle Developer Mode back off. Go to **Apps > Advanced** and toggle it off.

## Setup: Team Members
Once the admin has published the app, any team member can connect in a few clicks.

1. **Navigate to your workspace apps**  
Go to **Settings > Apps > Add More**. You'll see Ambient listed as an internal app.

2. **Connect and authenticate**  
Click **Connect**. You'll be prompted to authenticate your Ambient account. Click **Continue**, then **Approve**.

Ambient is now connected and ready to use.

## Verify it's working
Start a new chat. You should see a reference to the Ambient app. Try a prompt like:
- "Tell me about all of my meetings with [person] from today"
- "What are my action items from this morning's standup?"
- "Pull all meetings with @companydomain.com"

You'll see ChatGPT run app requests and call the Ambient tools to find your meeting context.

## Starter prompts to try
- "What were my action items from [meeting name]?"
- "Find all meetings with @companydomain.com"
- "Summarize what was discussed with [jane@company.com](mailto:jane@company.com) this month"
- "Pull the transcript from my 1:1 with [person] on Tuesday"
- "What's the latest on [project name]?"
- "Help me draft a follow-up email based on my meeting with [person]"

## Tips
- **Watch the tool calls.** As ChatGPT works, you can see what it's searching and what data Ambient returns. This helps you build an intuition for how to prompt effectively.
- **Keep trying.** If you don't get the right results on the first attempt, refine your prompt. The more specific you are (person, date, topic), the better the results.
- **We're constantly updating.** You can view the available tool calls in the app details. We regularly ship new capabilities to the MCP server.

## Troubleshooting
|     |     |
| --- | --- |
| **Issue** | **Fix** |
| "Create" button not visible in Apps | You need Workspace Admin access |
| Developer Mode prompt | This is a one-time toggle; you can turn it off after creating the app |
| Team members don't see the app | Make sure the app is enabled/published in Workspace Settings |
| No results returned | Make sure the meeting was recorded and processed in Ambient |
| Domain search not working | Use just the domain (e.g., `acme.com`), not `@acme.com` |
| Authentication issues | Disconnect and reconnect the Ambient app |

## Need help?
Reach out to [support@ambient.us](mailto:support@ambient.us)