> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://inistate.gitbook.io/home/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://inistate.gitbook.io/home/mcp-integration/getting-started.md). # Getting Started Connect your AI assistant to the hosted Inistate MCP endpoint in minutes. The Inistate MCP server is hosted at `https://mcp.inistate.com`. You connect your AI assistant to it once; after that, the AI can access your workspace directly in conversation. ## Prerequisites * An active Inistate account * Claude (claude.ai or the Claude desktop app) or another MCP-compatible AI assistant ## Connect Your AI Assistant {% tabs %} {% tab title="Claude" %} Inistate is available as an **official connector** in the Claude directory — no custom URL setup required. {% stepper %} {% step %} ### Open the Inistate connector **On the web (claude.ai)** — just open the connector directly: [claude.ai/directory/connectors/inistate](https://claude.ai/directory/connectors/inistate) **On the Claude desktop app** — deep links aren't supported, so find it manually: 1. Go to **Settings → Connectors** and click **Add ▾ → Browse connectors**. ![Browse connectors](https://1790119986-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2FMq4WvP70cd4YzBbY6Mue%2Fuploads%2Fgit-blob-b5556653768dceb4754c5f13135c1f192b2eb4c1%2Fclaude-browse-connectors.png?alt=media) 2. Search for **inistate**, then click the **+** to add it. ![Search for the Inistate connector](https://1790119986-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2FMq4WvP70cd4YzBbY6Mue%2Fuploads%2Fgit-blob-7f84cbe2cce621a23f5f1df0f03d9246fbc88e08%2Fclaude-search-connector.png?alt=media) {% endstep %} {% step %} ### Connect On the Inistate connector page, click **Connect**. **On the web (claude.ai):** ![Connect to Inistate on the web](https://1790119986-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2FMq4WvP70cd4YzBbY6Mue%2Fuploads%2Fgit-blob-1407f8c1ac591869d316598e6920bebca6c33289%2Fclaude-connect.png?alt=media) **On the Claude desktop app:** ![Connect to Inistate on the desktop app](https://1790119986-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2FMq4WvP70cd4YzBbY6Mue%2Fuploads%2Fgit-blob-b9187e5d0e47f3da477ef0a701fba85c9aca44bb%2Fclaude-connect-desktop.png?alt=media) Claude will prompt you to log in to your Inistate account and authorize access. Once complete, you'll see a **"Connected to Inistate"** confirmation. ![Connected to Inistate](https://1790119986-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2FMq4WvP70cd4YzBbY6Mue%2Fuploads%2Fgit-blob-c1ea5e37aeb70cff2fa719d5e5670f32fd154b87%2Fclaude-connected.png?alt=media) {% endstep %} {% step %} ### (Optional) Set project instructions For the most reliable experience, create a Claude **Project** for Inistate and add instructions so Claude consistently uses the connector. ![Set project instructions](https://1790119986-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2FMq4WvP70cd4YzBbY6Mue%2Fuploads%2Fgit-blob-b163046fbaff0c08e39b4afd885dd005f419b8e5%2Fclaude-project-instructions.png?alt=media) {% endstep %} {% endstepper %} {% endtab %} {% tab title="ChatGPT" %} 1. Go to [chatgpt.com/apps/inistate](https://chatgpt.com/apps/inistate) and click **Install plugin**. ![](https://1790119986-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2FMq4WvP70cd4YzBbY6Mue%2Fuploads%2Fgit-blob-77c8fa5e3886f0e8c6cf58c3465e49bae9175045%2Fchatgpt-connect.png?alt=media) 2. A dialog will appear to add Inistate to ChatGPT. Click **Sign in with Inistate**. ![](https://1790119986-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2FMq4WvP70cd4YzBbY6Mue%2Fuploads%2Fgit-blob-06e740b349ef2d1e506a33f942b7b3d5d64ba729%2Fchatgpt-sign-in.png?alt=media) 3. You will be redirected to Inistate. If you are **not** signed in, log in with any method — or click **Sign up** if you don't have an account yet. ![](https://1790119986-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2FMq4WvP70cd4YzBbY6Mue%2Fuploads%2Fgit-blob-82991af35b6b0778a87e43a22a809841bd65d5b3%2Fchatgpt-login-page.png?alt=media) If you are **already** signed in, you'll see the authorize screen instead. Click **Authorize** to grant ChatGPT access to your account. ![](https://1790119986-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2FMq4WvP70cd4YzBbY6Mue%2Fuploads%2Fgit-blob-ce75d58880ff555a1d7c713cdf008d6d1c55446e%2Fchatgpt-authorize.png?alt=media) 4. If you chose to sign up, complete the flow with your preferred method — for example, signing up with Google. ![](https://1790119986-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2FMq4WvP70cd4YzBbY6Mue%2Fuploads%2Fgit-blob-a079330c74673c3b15bb9f93069d20a40ffccc96%2Fchatgpt-google-signup.png?alt=media) 5. You'll be taken back to ChatGPT. You should see **"Inistate is installed."** ![](https://1790119986-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2FMq4WvP70cd4YzBbY6Mue%2Fuploads%2Fgit-blob-bbcae0a03cc38482fd39f5fd7fe8d11f4ff87800%2Fchatgpt-connected.png?alt=media) 6. In the chat input bar, click the **+** button and select **Inistate**. ![](https://1790119986-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2FMq4WvP70cd4YzBbY6Mue%2Fuploads%2Fgit-blob-78a8b5031186c056354cbc4e7717657b43510f51%2Fchatgpt-use.png?alt=media) 7. Inistate will appear in the chat input bar. You can now chat with your workspace data directly in ChatGPT — for example, ask it to list your workspaces. ![](https://1790119986-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2FMq4WvP70cd4YzBbY6Mue%2Fuploads%2Fgit-blob-7ca3b1df96106decce5c6f90f8809421c4276119%2Fchatgpt-chat.png?alt=media) 8. ChatGPT calls Inistate and returns your data. ![](https://1790119986-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2FMq4WvP70cd4YzBbY6Mue%2Fuploads%2Fgit-blob-e61c4b6ba82738a3e823141abf3e74bbfa0693cf%2Fchatgpt-result.png?alt=media) {% endtab %} {% endtabs %} ## Verify the Connection Once connected, ask your AI assistant: > "List my Inistate modules." The AI will call `list_workspaces`, ask you to confirm your workspace, then return the modules available in it. If you see your module list, you're ready to go. {% hint style="info" %} The server starts in **configure mode** by default, which gives you both entry operations and module design tools. If you only need to work with entries, ask the AI to switch to runtime mode: *"Switch to runtime mode."* {% endhint %} ## What's Next | I want to... | Go to | | ------------------------------ | --------------------------------------------------------------------- | | Query, create, or edit entries | [Working with Entries](/home/mcp-integration/working-with-entries.md) | | Attach or retrieve files | [File Uploads & Downloads](/home/mcp-integration/file-uploads.md) | | Design a new workflow module | [Designing Modules](/home/mcp-integration/designing-modules.md) | | Modify an existing module | [Modifying Modules](/home/mcp-integration/modifying-modules.md) | | Build a custom UI | [Building Custom UIs](/home/mcp-integration/building-custom-uis.md) |