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

# Connect in ChatGPT

> Connect The Swarm to ChatGPT as a custom MCP server. Enable Developer mode, then sign in with your Swarm account.

Add The Swarm to ChatGPT as a **custom MCP server**. You sign in with your Swarm account through an OAuth consent screen, and ChatGPT only ever sees the data your account is allowed to see.

Connecting a custom MCP server in ChatGPT requires **Developer mode**, so turn that on first.

## Before you start

* A **Swarm account** with the MCP integration enabled on your plan. If you're not sure, contact [support@theswarm.com](mailto:support@theswarm.com).
* A ChatGPT plan that supports **custom MCP connectors and Developer mode**. Availability depends on your plan and workspace settings.
* Your usual **Swarm sign-in**.

## Steps

<Steps>
  <Step title="Enable Developer mode">
    In ChatGPT, open **Settings → Connectors → Advanced** and enable **Developer mode**.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Add a connector">
    Back in **Settings → Connectors**, choose to **add a connector / MCP server**.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Paste the server URL">
    ```text theme={null}
    https://bee.theswarm.com/mcp
    ```
  </Step>

  <Step title="Enter the Client ID">
    When asked for a **Client ID**, enter:

    ```text theme={null}
    open-ai-app
    ```
  </Step>

  <Step title="Sign in to The Swarm">
    Sign in with your Swarm account when prompted.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Approve access">
    Review the permissions on the consent screen and approve. The Swarm is now available in your chats.
  </Step>
</Steps>

<Info>
  ChatGPT's connector features and labels vary by plan and are updated over time. If you don't see Developer mode or the connector option, check your plan or your workspace admin settings.
</Info>

## Verify the connection

Start a new chat and try:

> "Who on our team is connected to someone at Stripe, and how strong are those connections?"

See [Prompting and use cases](/docs/mcp/prompting) for more examples.

## Disconnect

Go to **Settings → Connectors**, find **The Swarm**, and remove it. Your Swarm data is unaffected.

## Troubleshooting

* **No Developer mode option** — your plan or workspace may not support it. Check with your ChatGPT workspace admin.
* **Sign-in window doesn't open** — disable pop-up blockers for ChatGPT and retry.
* **"Connection failed" after sign-in** — confirm the server URL is `https://bee.theswarm.com/mcp` and the Client ID is `open-ai-app`.
* **Assistant doesn't call Swarm tools** — be more explicit in your prompt ("use The Swarm to find…"), then re-ask.

## Need help?

Contact [support@theswarm.com](mailto:support@theswarm.com) with a description of the problem and any error messages ChatGPT showed.