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Minds Team

# **MCP Integration**

Connect Minds to AI assistants like ChatGPT, Claude Desktop, and Cursor using the Model Context Protocol (MCP).

# MCP Integration

Minds provides a Model Context Protocol (MCP) server that allows AI assistants to create synthetic research panels, run multi-perspective surveys, and interact with AI Minds directly. This enables seamless integration with tools like ChatGPT, Claude Desktop, Cursor, and other MCP-compatible clients.

## What is MCP?

The Model Context Protocol (MCP) is an open standard that enables AI assistants to securely connect to external tools and data sources. With our MCP integration, you can:

- Create and manage AI Minds (experts, personas, digital twins)
- Build research panels with groups of domain experts
- Run survey-style questions across multiple perspectives
- Get statistical analytics on panel responses
- Export branded PDF reports, markdown summaries, or raw data
- Organize Minds into reusable groups

## MCP Server URL

```
https://getminds.ai/mcp
```

## Authentication

The MCP server supports two authentication methods:

- **OAuth 2.1** (recommended) — Clients like ChatGPT and Claude Desktop handle this automatically. You'll be prompted to log in to your Minds account when connecting.
- **API Key** — For programmatic access, generate a key at Settings → API Keys (starts with `minds_`). Pass as `Authorization: Bearer minds_your_key`.

## Interactive Preview

The Response Widget renders panel results and chat conversations directly inside compatible MCP clients (ChatGPT, Claude Desktop, Cursor, VS Code). Click the tabs to see different question types, and click avatars to explore Mind details.

### **Live Preview **

Interactive Response Widget — click Mind avatars to explore their profile, knowledge base, and thinking model.

## Compatible Clients | Client | Tools | Widget | Auth | Setup |
| --- | :---: | :---: | :---: | --- | | **ChatGPT** | All 12 | Yes | OAuth | Settings → Connected Apps | | **Claude Desktop** | All 12 | No | OAuth or API key | Customize → Connectors | | **Claude Code** | All 12 | No | API key | `claude mcp add --transport http` | | **Cursor** | All 12 | Yes (v2.6+) | OAuth | Settings → MCP | | **Langdock** | All 12 | No | OAuth | Integrations → Add MCP | | **VS Code (Copilot)** | All 12 | Yes | OAuth | Settings → MCP Servers | | **Windsurf** | All 12 | No | API key | MCP settings |

All clients receive clickable links to open results in the Minds webapp, regardless of widget support.