MCP Server
Connect ChatGPT, Claude, and any MCP-compatible AI assistant directly to your MakeADir directory. Create listings, publish blog posts, and manage your entire site — all from your favorite AI chat.
Why Connect Your AI to MakeADir
MCP (Model Context Protocol) turns your AI assistant into a powerful co-pilot for your directory. No coding, no custom integrations — one URL is all you need.
Create & Update Listings by Chat
Ask ChatGPT or Claude to add, edit, or enrich your directory listings. Describe what you need in plain English and your AI handles the rest.
Publish & Manage Blog Posts
Draft, edit, and publish blog posts directly from your AI chat. Research topics, generate outlines, and push live — all without logging into MakeADir.
Works with Any MCP Client
Use Claude Desktop, ChatGPT, Claude Code, Cursor, or any MCP-compatible tool. One server, unlimited AI assistants.
Remote Server — Nothing to Install
The MCP server runs in the cloud at mcp.makeadir.com/mcp. Just paste the URL into your AI tool and authenticate — no terminal, no config files.
Secure OAuth Authentication
Connect with confidence. Your AI assistant authenticates via OAuth with your MakeADir account, so you control exactly what it can access.
Full Read & Write Access
Unlike read-only connectors, MakeADir's MCP server lets your AI create, update, and delete content. It's a true agent — not just a search interface.
What You Can Do with the MCP Server
Once connected, your AI assistant becomes a full-featured MakeADir operator. Here's what you can do — all through natural conversation:
- Create and update listings — Describe a listing in plain English and your AI publishes it with the right categories, attributes, and images. Need to update contact info or add new photos? Just ask.
- Write and publish blog posts — Brainstorm topics, generate drafts, refine copy, and push live to your blog. Your AI can research, structure, and format posts that match your voice.
- Manage categories — Add new categories and reorganize your directory's structure — all without clicking through admin panels.
- Batch operations — Need to import dozens of listings or update pricing across a whole category? Describe the change once and let your AI handle the repetition.
How the MCP Server Works
The MCP server at mcp.makeadir.com/mcp exposes MakeADir's capabilities as structured tools that AI models understand. When you ask ChatGPT to "add a new restaurant listing in Chicago with a 4.5 rating," the model translates your request into MCP tool calls — and the server executes them against your directory.
Getting Connected
Ready to set it up? You'll find detailed connection instructions on your account page in CPanel — including the server URL, authentication steps, and platform-specific setup guides for Claude, ChatGPT, and other MCP-compatible tools. Just sign in at cpanel.makeadir.com, head to your account page, and follow the MCP setup guide.
Supported AI Platforms
MakeADir's MCP server works with any AI client that supports remote MCP connections:
- Claude (Desktop & Web) — Native MCP support via Claude Desktop and web Connectors. Add mcp.makeadir.com/mcp as a custom connector.
- ChatGPT (Plus, Pro, Team, Enterprise) — Enable Developer Mode in Settings > Apps & Connectors, then add the MCP server URL.
- Claude Code — Run claude mcp add makeadir -- mcp.makeadir.com/mcp and start building from your terminal.
- Cursor, Windsurf, and other IDEs — Connect any MCP-compatible coding environment to manage your directory without leaving your editor.
Built on Open Standards
The Model Context Protocol (MCP) is an open standard originally released by Anthropic and now supported across the AI industry — OpenAI, Google, Microsoft, and hundreds of tool vendors. MakeADir's MCP server uses JSON-RPC 2.0 over HTTP with OAuth 2.1 for authentication, following the latest MCP specification.
This means your integration is future-proof. As more AI platforms add MCP support, your MakeADir connection works out of the box — no rewrites, no new integrations.
Agency & Power User Superpowers
If you run multiple directories or manage client sites, MCP access is a force multiplier:
- Manage multiple directories from a single chat session by switching contexts
- Automate bulk updates across hundreds of listings with a single prompt
- Generate content at scale — descriptions, blog posts, category intros — all from your AI
- Onboard new directories faster by letting your AI scaffold listings, categories, and pages
Connect in 3 Steps
Get your AI assistant connected to MakeADir in under two minutes.
Add the MCP server URL
Open your AI tool's MCP connector settings and add the server: mcp.makeadir.com/mcp
Authenticate with OAuth
Sign in with your MakeADir account. Grant the permissions you're comfortable with — you're always in control.
Start building by chat
Ask your AI to create a listing, write a blog post, or update your directory. It responds in real time.
Connect Your AI Today
Paste one URL, authenticate, and start managing your directory through ChatGPT or Claude. No code, no setup, no friction.
Frequently Asked Questions
Everything you need to know about connecting your AI to MakeADir.
What is MCP and why should I care?
MCP (Model Context Protocol) is an open standard that lets AI assistants like ChatGPT and Claude connect to external tools. It's like USB-C for AI — one universal connector instead of custom integrations for every service. For MakeADir users, it means you can manage your directory by chatting with your AI rather than clicking through admin panels.
Which AI tools work with MakeADir's MCP server?
Any MCP-compatible client: Claude Desktop, Claude Web (all tiers), ChatGPT (Plus, Pro, Team, Enterprise with Developer Mode), Claude Code, Cursor, Windsurf, and any IDE or tool that supports remote MCP connections. The server is platform-agnostic — build your connector once and use it everywhere.
Do I need a paid AI plan?
Claude supports MCP on free, Pro, Max, Team, and Enterprise plans. ChatGPT requires a Plus, Pro, Team, Enterprise, or Education plan with Developer Mode enabled. Free-tier users can connect via Claude.
Is the MCP server secure?
Yes. Authentication uses OAuth 2.1 — you sign in with your MakeADir account and grant specific permissions. You can revoke access at any time. Your AI only accesses what you authorize, and all communication is over HTTPS.
What can my AI actually do once connected?
Full read and write access to your directory: create, update, and delete listings; write and publish blog posts; manage categories; and run batch operations. It's a true agent, not a read-only search tool.
Where is the MCP server hosted?
The server runs at mcp.makeadir.com/mcp and is fully managed by MakeADir. There's nothing to install, configure, or maintain on your end. Just paste the URL and authenticate.
Can I use this to manage multiple directories?
Yes. Power users and agencies can switch between directories in their chat session. Each directory authenticates separately, so you maintain clean boundaries between client sites.