ChatGPT Desktop
Developer integration guide — connect GoldenClaw to ChatGPT Desktop via MCP.
Prerequisites
- GoldenClaw API key (create one here)
- ChatGPT Desktop installed
- ChatGPT Business, Enterprise, or Edu plan (required for full MCP support)
Setup
1. Enable Developer Mode
Open ChatGPT Desktop and go to Settings → Apps & Connectors → Advanced settings. Enable Developer Mode.
2. Create a Connector
Go to Settings → Connectors → Create and enter:
- Name: GoldenClaw
- Description: GoldenClaw — crypto exchange data + execution tools
- Endpoint URL:
https://stage.goldenclaw.sh/mcp - Authentication: Bearer Token — paste your API key
Click Create. The connector appears as a draft in Workspace Settings → Apps → Drafts.
3. Verify Connection
Start a new conversation and type:
"What's the current BTC/USDT price on Binance futures?"
ChatGPT will call the get_price tool and return the current price. Tool calls appear as expandable JSON blocks for inspection.
Remote only
ChatGPT Desktop supports remote MCP servers (SSE / Streamable HTTP) only. Local stdio servers are not supported.
Example Prompts
"Calculate RSI for ETH/USDT on the 4h timeframe on Bybit"
"What are my open positions on Binance futures?"
"Show me Bollinger Bands for SOL/USDT on OKX"
"Analyze BTC/USDT: get price, RSI, and MACD on the 4h chart"
Available Tools
| Category | Tools |
|---|---|
| Market Data | get_price, get_ohlcv, get_ticker, get_pairs, get_symbols, get_timeframes |
| Trading | place_order, cancel_order, get_orders, get_positions, close_position |
| Account | get_balance, get_account |
| Analysis | calculate_indicator (35+ indicators) |
| Discovery | list_exchanges |
See MCP Tools for full tool documentation.
Troubleshooting
Connector not available
Ensure Developer Mode is enabled in Settings → Apps & Connectors → Advanced settings.
"Unauthorized" error
Your API key may have expired or been revoked. Edit the connector and update the Bearer token, or generate a new key from your Dashboard.
Tools not appearing
Full MCP support requires a Business, Enterprise, or Edu plan. Free and Plus ChatGPT plans may have limited connector access.