> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://v2.dataos.info/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://v2.dataos.info/consume/consume-with-ai/connect-a-client/codex-desktop.md).

# ChatGPT Desktop (Codex)

Configure ChatGPT Desktop (Codex) to use Data Product MCP.

Connecting ChatGPT Desktop (Codex) to Data Product MCP lets it answer from governed products instead of guessing: configure it once in MCP servers settings. From a product page, select **Activate → MCP**, then **View install guide** on the ChatGPT Desktop (Codex) card.

## What you need

ChatGPT Desktop installed, your DataOS instance URL, and — if you connect with the API token method — a [DataOS API token](/consume/get-started/before-you-begin.md). See [API tokens](https://v2.dataos.info/references/key-concepts/api-tokens) for how tokens work.

## Connect

1. Click your account in the bottom-left corner, select **Settings**, then **Integrations → MCP servers**.
2. Select **+ Add server**.
3. Set **Type** to **Streamable HTTP**, then fill in:

{% tabs %}
{% tab title="OAuth" %}

<table><thead><tr><th width="157.4437255859375">Field</th><th>Value</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td>Name</td><td><code>DataProduct-MCP</code></td></tr><tr><td>URL</td><td><code>https://&#x3C;instance-url>/mcp/api/v1</code></td></tr></tbody></table>

Leave **Headers** blank. Select **Save**, then select **Authenticate** and complete the flow.
{% endtab %}

{% tab title="API Token" %}

<table><thead><tr><th width="157.4437255859375">Field</th><th>Value</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td>Name</td><td><code>DataProduct-MCP</code></td></tr><tr><td>URL</td><td><code>https://&#x3C;instance-url>/dataproduct-mcp/api/v1</code></td></tr><tr><td>Headers → Key</td><td><code>apikey</code></td></tr><tr><td>Headers → Value</td><td><code>&#x3C;API_TOKEN></code></td></tr></tbody></table>

Select **Save**.
{% endtab %}
{% endtabs %}

4. Select **Restart**, and confirm **DataProduct-MCP** appears under **MCP servers**.

## Verify

Ask `What data products are available to consume?`. A working connection returns products scoped to your token. Next: [Discover in natural language](/consume/consume-with-ai/discover-in-natural-language.md).


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