In this article, we’ll explore how you can connect your ChatGPT account to Marvin’s MCP server in a few simple steps. We’ve also listed some guidelines to keep in mind while prompting to get the best results from Marvin.
Marvin’s MCP server enables the following tools for ChatGPT to pull data from Marvin and surface it in your chats. All of the following are read-only tools:
Tool | Function |
ask | Run Ask AI queries in Marvin and show the answer in ChatGPT |
get_ask_status | Check the status of the Ask AI query |
get_file_content | Show the contents of a file in Marvin file content |
get_file_summary | Access the file summary created by Marvin |
link_context | Bring over context from Marvin links |
list_project_files | List the files in a project (to which you have access in Marvin) |
list_projects | List the projects you have access to in Marvin |
search | Search customer knowledge in Marvin |
How do I add Marvin as an app in ChatGPT?
Once you login to ChatGPT, navigate to Apps and open Settings from the top right corner.
Before you connect to the Marvin MCP Server, you must enable the Developer mode.
Once you’ve toggled it on, click Create app.
Mention the name and server URL to proceed.
If your Marvin account is on app.heymarvin.com, copy and paste this MCP server URL
https://mcp.heymarvin.com
If your account is on app.eu.heymarvin.com, copy and paste
https://mcp-eu.heymarvin.com
Marvin uses OAuth to authorize your access. You may check these details before you proceed.
To proceed, select the checkbox I understand and want to continue, and click Create.
Now, you must sign in to HeyMarvin to complete the integration.
You’ll see the details of the authorization request on the next page.
Once complete, you’ll see the details listed in the Apps tab under Heymarvin, along with the available tools.
That’s it. Your accounts are now connected. Now, let’s explore how to surface insights from Marvin in ChatGPT.
How do I write prompts in ChatGPT to pull insights from Marvin?
Before you begin your question or prompt, make sure that ChatGPT is using Marvin data to generate an answer. Select + in the search bar, click More and select HeyMarvin.
You’ll see it enabled when you type your prompt.
This is what an answer in ChatGPT will look like.
Access to data
All permissions and access in Marvin transfer over to ChatGPT. You only see insights and answers based on the research that is shared with you in Marvin. Admins need to manage permissions in Marvin to decide which research should be accessible to everyone and which confidential data to safeguard.
Best practices to write prompts in ChatGPT to pull the right insights from Marvin
We recommend you specifically mention the project and file names you want ChatGPT to refer to while surfacing insights.
The more filters or parameters you add, the easier it will be for ChatGPT to find the right data in Marvin. You could include a time period, recency, file tags, and labels used on Marvin, etc.
For example, you could ask, “Summarize the last five files from Expert Series webinars?”. Or “List the workflows and jobs mentioned most often by product teams in EU-based companies in the last 6 months.”
If you are searching for specific files, include the word “search” in your prompt. For example, “Search for the 5 most recent sales calls in the Demo folder”.
If you would prefer to receive answers in the Ask AI format on Marvin, specify that ChatGPT should run an Ask AI query.
Similarly, you can also specify that it summarizes files and reports on Marvin.
How do I choose between analysis in Marvin and in ChatGPT?
Choosing whether to conduct your research in Marvin or as an app in ChatGPT depends on the objective of your task.
Use Marvin when you... | Use ChatGPT when you... |
Need to search and tag user feedback by feature, role, or any other filter | Need to turn that feedback into technical docs, FAQs, code samples, or help content |
Need to redact PII and control access in a SOC 2 and HIPAA compliant environment | Need to compare your findings to market trends, competitor positioning, or academic frameworks |
Need to create polished insight reports with video clips, highlight reels, and cited quotes | Need to turn research into a finished deliverables like a memo, strategy doc, PRD, or pitch |
Need insights traced to source with clickable links to the exact point in a transcript, video, or file | Want to stress-test your conclusions for bias before you present |