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4 use cases
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Let ChatGPT edit code and run shell commands locally
Give ChatGPT coding-grade file and shell tools on your own computer through one MCP connection.
- Openchatx MCP
- Software and DevOps
- Intermediate
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Using the OpenChatX MCP connection in the openchatx-mcp repo, open the project at <project-folder> as a Projects workspace and list its files, then run its test command through the shell tool. Report which files changed and the test result. Verify that the shell output matches what you see in the project folder.
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Continue long ChatGPT tasks in a fresh conversation
Hand off a long-running task to a new chat using a stored summary and a UUID.
- Openchatx MCP
- Software and DevOps
- Intermediate
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Using the openchatx-mcp repo, call summarize at the end of the current task and return the UUID. In a new chat, call summarize with the UUID <uuid> and continue the task at <next-step>. Verify that the reply names the last completed step from the stored summary.
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Enforce coding rules and reusable workflows for ChatGPT
Store coding conventions as Rules and step-by-step workflows as Skills the Agent loads on demand.
- Openchatx MCP
- Software and DevOps
- Intermediate
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Using the openchatx-mcp repo, create a Rule in the <toolbox-name> Toolbox that applies to files matching <glob>, and create a Skill named <skill-name>. Then edit a file matching <glob> and report which Rule was applied. Verify that the Rule text appears in the Agent's working context before it edits the file.
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Route existing MCP servers through one ChatGPT connection
Add your MCP servers behind the single OpenChatX connection and sign in where required.
- Openchatx MCP
- Software and DevOps
- Advanced
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Using the openchatx-mcp repo, add the MCP server at <server-url> through OpenChatX, complete any OAuth prompt, and call one of its tools. Report the server status shown in the Dashboard and the tool result. Verify that the status is not an authentication-required state.
How to use Openchatx MCP
- Check you have what it needs: A ChatGPT account with access to Developer Mode and MCP apps, or the Plugins flow described in the README; An OpenAI Platform account with permission to create a Secure MCP Tunnel and a Runtime API key; Windows or macOS for the Desktop App, or Node.js 22.18+, npm, ripgrep, and OpenAI tunnel-client for the source install.
- Open XiaoPuOuO/openchatx-mcp on GitHub and read the README and license.
- Download the matching installer from https://github.com/XiaoPuOuO/openchatx-mcp/releases/latest and install OpenChatX Desktop.
- In OpenAI Platform, create a tunnel on the Tunnels page and copy the tunnel_... ID.
- Create a Runtime API key on the API Keys page and store it safely.
- Open OpenChatX Desktop, go to More, choose Connect Tunnel, and enter the Tunnel ID and control-plane API key.
These steps come from our top use case, Let ChatGPT edit code and run shell commands locally, which also has a copy-paste agent prompt.
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- Who it is forDevelopers and power users who want ChatGPT to act on their own machine and workflows, and who accept that a trusted caller runs with their local permissions.
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Requirements
- A ChatGPT account with access to Developer Mode and MCP apps, or the Plugins flow described in the README
- An OpenAI Platform account with permission to create a Secure MCP Tunnel and a Runtime API key
- Windows or macOS for the Desktop App, or Node.js 22.18+, npm, ripgrep, and OpenAI tunnel-client for the source install
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Questions about Openchatx MCP
What is Openchatx MCP?
OpenChatX is a local agent runtime that gives ChatGPT tools to edit files, run shell commands, control your computer, and use MCP servers through one official MCP connection. It is an open-source project on GitHub: https://github.com/XiaoPuOuO/openchatx-mcp.
Who is Openchatx MCP for?
Developers and power users who want ChatGPT to act on their own machine and workflows, and who accept that a trusted caller runs with their local permissions.
What can I do with Openchatx MCP?
4 use cases so far, for example: Let ChatGPT edit code and run shell commands locally; Continue long ChatGPT tasks in a fresh conversation; Enforce coding rules and reusable workflows for ChatGPT. Each has steps and a copy-paste agent prompt.
What do I need to run Openchatx MCP?
A ChatGPT account with access to Developer Mode and MCP apps, or the Plugins flow described in the README; An OpenAI Platform account with permission to create a Secure MCP Tunnel and a Runtime API key; Windows or macOS for the Desktop App, or Node.js 22.18+, npm, ripgrep, and OpenAI tunnel-client for the source install.
What are alternatives to Openchatx MCP?
Other hot AI repos in Software and DevOps: Harness2, iFixAi, Orca, Diagram Design, AI Memory.
Is Openchatx MCP safe to run?
Deduped does not own, audit or vouch for it. Read the README and license, run it on your own systems first and review every command before you run it.