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Connecting Spinach to Your AI Tools (ChatGPT, Cursor, VS Code)
Applies to: Users wishing to integrate recent Spinach meeting data with external AI-powered tools.
Overview
Want to access insights and context from your recent Spinach meetings directly within your favorite AI tools? Our new integration makes this possible, allowing connected applications to securely query the content of your last 100 Spinach meetings.
This guide provides specific instructions for connecting Spinach to ChatGPT and to developer IDEs like Cursor and VS Code. The connection is handled with a secure, simple OAuth flow, giving you full control to manage and revoke access at any time.
Connecting Spinach to ChatGPT
Connecting to ChatGPT is a two-part process. First, a workspace admin must enable the ability for users to create their own custom connectors. Then, each user can create and connect their own Spinach connector.
Step 1: For Workspace Admins - Enable Custom Connectors
This is a one-time setting that a ChatGPT workspace owner or admin must configure.
Log in to ChatGPT.
Click on your workspace name in the top-left corner and select Settings.
Navigate to the Connectors section.
Find the toggle labeled Custom connectors and ensure it is turned On.
Once this is enabled, all users in your workspace will have the ability to create their own custom connectors by following the steps below.
Step 2: For Users - Create and Connect Your Spinach Connector
After your admin has enabled the feature, you can create your own personal connector.
Navigate to Your ChatGPT Settings: Click on your name in the bottom-left corner and go to Settings.
Go to Connectors: In the settings menu, click on the Connectors tab.
Create a New Connector: Click the Create button in the top right.
Configure the Spinach Connector: A "New Connector" form will appear. Fill in the details exactly as follows:
Name: Spinach AI
Description (Optional): Access context from your last 100 Spinach meetings.
MCP Server URL: https://mcp.spinach.ai/mcp
Authentication: Select OAuth from the dropdown.
Acknowledge the security notice and click Create.
Authorize the Connection:
Start a new chat and use the Spinach connector for the first time (@spinach What was discussed in my last meeting?).
ChatGPT will prompt you to sign in. Click the button, log in with your Spinach account, and click "Allow."
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Best Practices for Querying Spinach in ChatGPT
To get the best results from the Spinach connector, follow these tips:
Be Specific in Your Prompts: Instead of asking, "What did we talk about?", ask, "@spinach summarize the key decisions made about the 'Q4 roadmap' in our meetings last week." The more specific you are with names, projects, and dates, the better the results.
Use Action-Oriented Language: Start your prompts with clear verbs.
"@spinach list the action items assigned to me regarding the 'user authentication' feature."
"@spinach generate a list of engineering concerns raised about the 'database migration'."
"@spinach find the original discussion where we decided on the 'new pricing model'."
Iterate and Refine: Start with a broad query and then ask follow-up questions to dig deeper.
@spinach What were the main topics from the last project sync?
Okay, for topic #3, what were the exact blockers that were mentioned?
Ask for Formatted Output: You can ask the AI to structure the information for you.
"@spinach summarize the discussion about our new marketing campaign and format it as a bulleted list of key takeaways."
Connecting Spinach to IDEs (Cursor, VS Code, etc.)
For developer tools, the connection is made by editing a local JSON configuration file.
Find Your Tool's Configuration File:
For Cursor: Go to Settings > Cursor Settings > Tools & Integrations, and click New MCP Server to open the mcp.json file.
For VS Code: Run the command MCP: Open User Configuration from the Command Palette to open your mcp.json file.
Add the Spinach Server Configuration:
Add the following JSON object to the mcpServers configuration:code JSON
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"spinach": { "url": "https://mcp.spinach.ai/mcp" }Authorize the Connection:
Save the file and return to the chat interface.
Call the Spinach tool (@spinach Test my connection).
Your IDE will open a browser window. Log in with your Spinach account and click "Allow."
Managing Your Connected Applications
You have full control over which applications can access your Spinach data. You can view, manage, and revoke access at any time from your Spinach dashboard.
Log in to your Spinach account.
Navigate to Settings > Integrations.
Scroll to the Authorized Applications section.
Here you will see a list of all the applications you have connected. For each connection, you can see when it was authorized, when it was last used, its current status, and the permissions it has.
To disconnect an application, simply click the Revoke button. Access will be terminated immediately.
Troubleshooting Tips
Cannot Create Connector in ChatGPT: Check with your workspace admin to ensure they have enabled "Custom connectors" in the workspace settings.
IDE Connection Fails: Ensure the JSON in your mcp.json file is formatted correctly. A missing comma or bracket will cause it to fail. Try restarting your IDE to re-trigger the connection prompt.
Authorization Issues: If a tool is having trouble connecting, navigate to the Authorized Applications section in your Spinach settings, revoke access for that application, and then try the connection process again.
If you continue to experience issues, please contact our support team for assistance.