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Connect Smithery to ChatGPT, Claude and Gemini

Set it up once and it works in ChatGPT, Claude, Cursor, and any other client you love. It all runs safely in the background, so you can relax and focus on what really matters. Find and connect any MCP to your agent instantly.

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Works with modern AI clients that support MCP, including ChatGPT, Claude, Cursor, and more.

ChatGPTClaudeCursorPerplexityGeminiMicrosoft CopilotRaycastMeta AI

Your AI does the work. We keep it safe and sound.

No other AI tool gives you this. Your workflow runs in the client you already love, your account stays protected, and you decide what the agent can and cannot do. It is the whole reason to make the switch.

Each Connector lives inside our infrastructure, the same place where your workflow runs. The three things below are already part of it, working quietly in the background so you never have to think about them. Nothing to add, nothing to set up, nothing to worry about.

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V8 Isolate01

Each Connector runs inside its own sealed environment.

Each Connector runs inside its own sealed V8 runtime — no access to your files, your system, or other servers. A Connector never sees past its own request.

Kill Switch02

One switch stops every agent. Instantly.

One action deactivates every Connector, revokes every token, and ends every session at once. AI Governance keeps the record.

FinOps per User03

Spending limits that pause instead of surprise.

Every user keeps their own connections and credentials, isolated from everyone else. Anything that would cross your spending limit is held for your approval, not billed.

Three controls, built into the layer your AI connects through.

Curated set · 11 capabilities

We ship only the actions that matter.

Capability set01 / 03

01-04

4 capabilities in this set.

Part of 11 available through Smithery.

  1. 01

    Get server analytics

    This capability pulls usage data for a specific MCP. Use it to track adoption trends or troubleshoot performance issues.

  2. 02

    Get server resources

    This capability retrieves the resource URIs and MIME types available from an MCP. It helps your agent understand what data it can read.

  3. 03

    Create service token

    This capability generates a scoped, time-limited token for secure access. It lets you provide agent access without exposing your primary API key.

  4. 04

    Get connection

    This capability fetches detailed info about an existing connection. Use it to audit connection status or troubleshoot connectivity.

Capability set02 / 03

05-08

4 capabilities in this set.

Part of 11 available through Smithery.

  1. 05

    Get server details

    This capability pulls metadata and capabilities for a specific MCP from the registry. It is the best way to vet an MCP before you connect it.

  2. 06

    Get server prompts

    This capability lists the prompt templates exposed by an MCP. It shows your agent which pre-defined workflows are available to use.

  3. 07

    Get server tools

    This capability returns the names, descriptions, and input schemas for all capabilities in an MCP. Use it to see exactly what actions an MCP can perform.

  4. 08

    List connections

    This capability lists all active connections within a specific namespace. It helps you audit and manage your current MCP setup.

Capability set03 / 03

09-11

3 capabilities in this set.

Part of 11 available through Smithery.

  1. 09

    Search servers

    This capability searches the Smithery registry using names, descriptions, or tags. It is your starting point for finding new MCPs.

  2. 10

    Delete connection

    This capability removes an existing MCP connection. Use it to revoke access or clean up unused connections.

  3. 11

    Create connection

    This capability establishes a new connection to an MCP via Smithery Connect. It automates the OAuth and session management process for you.

Real work

What teams actually run

01

Rapid Prototyping

Quickly find and connect a new MCP to test a specific capability in your agent's workflow.

02

Agent Capability Auditing

Use the registry to verify exactly what capabilities and data an MCP provides before deployment.

03

Secure Multi-Agent Systems

Issue time-limited service tokens to different agents to maintain strict security boundaries.

04

Connection Management

Monitor and clean up active connections to ensure your agent environment stays organized.

Automate a task

Put Smithery to work on one thing.

Step-by-step automations your AI runs through this Connector: the workflow, the prompts to start with, and the exact capabilities behind each move.

One connector, every AI

Smithery works with the most popular AI clients.

These are the most popular clients, each with a step-by-step guide: one link, set up once, with governance and visibility built in. And because everything runs on the MCP standard, the same connection also works in any other compatible client — nothing to rebuild.

ClaudeClaudeChatGPTChatGPTGeminiGeminiPerplexityPerplexityGrokGrokMicrosoft CopilotMicrosoft CopilotCursorCursorVS CodeVS CodeWindsurfWindsurfJetBrainsJetBrainsClineClineLangChainLangChainVercel AI SDKVercel AI SDKLovableLovableZ.aiZ.aiRaycastRaycastQwen CodeQwen CodeKimi CodeKimi CodeLe ChatLe Chat

Building your own app? The connector is yours to use.

You don't need a client to put Smithery to work: the same hosted connection plugs into your own applications and agent code, with the same governance on every request. Build with it, chat with it — one connection for both.

Observed, not estimated

1024ms average. Fast in production.

Smithery is checked daily against the live service.

Daily averagePeak 1190ms
Oct 3Today
Fastest day
749ms
Slowest day
1190ms
14-day trend
Slowing+42%

Connect your client

One URL. Every client.

Activate the Connector, copy your link, and paste it into the client you already use. 11 capabilities arrive ready to run.

Preview access · not provider authentication

The vk_preview_* token belongs to Vinkius preview infrastructure. It lets Claude discover and display the capabilities of Smithery, so you can see the experience inside your AI.

It does not authenticate your account with Smithery. Actions requiring credentials or live account data may not run until you activate the Connector and authorize the service.

Smithery Connector

You're all set. Choose your MCP client and follow the setup instructions.

Connector linkhttps://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_gAmswGgGpys9397ndv1VL26zH8bA3gkDiqU2nTkO/mcp

Claude Desktop

Follow the steps below to connect in seconds.

  1. 1In Claude Desktop, open Settings → Connectors.
  2. 2Click “Add custom connector” and paste the connector link above as the remote MCP server URL.
  3. 3Click Add and start a new chat — Smithery capabilities are ready to use.
Configuration · claude_desktop_config.jsonCopy
{
  "mcpServers": {
    "smithery-mcp": {
      "url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_gAmswGgGpys9397ndv1VL26zH8bA3gkDiqU2nTkO/mcp"
    }
  }
}
  • Claude
  • ChatGPT
  • Cursor
  • VS Code
  • Windsurf
  • Claude Code
  • JetBrains
  • Cline

Step-by-step instructions for each client are in the guide. How to connect

Guided setup for Claude? Set up Smithery in Claude and other AIs

See all the AI clients this connector works with ↑

Who it's for

Built for the work Smithery owners hand off.

This is built for technical teams building and managing agentic workflows.

  • 01

    AI Application Developers

    They use Smithery to quickly find and integrate new capabilities into their apps.

  • 02

    Agent Architects

    They use the registry to discover and manage the ecosystem of capabilities their agents rely on.

  • 03

    Platform Engineers

    They use the connection management and analytics to maintain stable agent environments.

FAQ

Questions Smithery owners ask.

  • 01

    How do I connect an MCP to my agent?

    You can use the create_connection capability. Smithery Connect handles the OAuth and session management automatically, so you don't have to manually configure credentials.

  • 02

    Can I see what capabilities an MCP has before I connect it?

    Yes. You can use the get_server_tools capability to see all available functions, descriptions, and input schemas for any registered MCP.

  • 03

    Is it safe to give my agent access to my API keys?

    You don't have to. You can use the create_service_token capability to generate a scoped, time-limited token that only has the permissions you define.

  • 04

    How do I find new MCPs?

    You can use the search_servers capability to find MCPs by name, description, or tags using natural language.

  • 05

    Can I manage my existing connections?

    Yes. You can list all active connections, inspect their details, or delete them using the list_connections, get_connection, and delete_connection capabilities.

  • 06

    Do I need a Smithery account to use this MCP server?

    Yes, you need a free Smithery account to generate an API key. Sign up at smithery.ai, then go to Account Settings > API Keys to create your key. The key gives access to the registry search, server details, and connection management features.

  • 07

    How does Smithery Connect handle OAuth for MCP servers?

    Smithery Connect automatically handles OAuth flows, token refresh, and session management for MCP servers that require authentication. You don't need to configure redirect URIs, client IDs, or manage token expiration. Simply create a connection and Smithery manages the authentication lifecycle, providing your agents with seamless access.

  • 08

    Can I search for verified MCP servers only?

    Yes! Use the verified filter in the search_servers capability by setting verified=true. This returns only servers that have been verified by Smithery, ensuring higher quality and security standards. Verified servers display a verification badge and have undergone additional review.

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