# Setup: ChatGPT

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## ChatGPT Web

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ChatGPT requires Developer Mode to add custom MCP servers.
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1. Go to **Settings > Apps > Advanced Settings**.
2. Enable **Developer Mode**.

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3. Click **Create app**.

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4. Fill in the app details:
   * **Name:** Gradient Works
   * **MCP Server URL:** `https://agents.gradient.works/mcp`
5. Acknowledge the developer mode warning and continue.
6. Sign into Gradient Works with your Gradient Works credentials.

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## Codex Desktop (API Key)

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Codex Desktop without command-line access supports API Keys only.
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### Get a Gradient Works API Key

1. In Gradient Works, go to **Settings > API Keys**.

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2. Click **Create API Key**. Optionally give your key a name, and set the access to **Read-only**.

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3. Copy and store your API key securely — it will only be shown once.

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### Add the MCP server

1. Go to **Settings > MCP servers**.

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2. Add a new server with the following settings:
   * **Name:** Gradient Works
   * **Type:** Streamable HTTP
   * **URL:** `https://agents.gradient.works/mcp`
   * **Bearer token env var**: Your GW API key (*gw\_live\_XYZ*)

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