Connect Zoho Notebook MCP with ChatGPT

Connect Zoho Notebook MCP with ChatGPT

Overview

ChatGPT is an AI assistant that supports MCP, allowing you to connect external tools and services directly into your conversations. By adding Zoho Notebook as an MCP server in ChatGPT, you can create notes, search your knowledge base, and capture ideas without leaving your browser.

This is especially useful for knowledge workers who want to save research findings, action items, or conversation highlights directly into Zoho Notebook while working with ChatGPT.
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Info: ChatGPT supports MCP through its browser-based settings via the Create App flow. This guide walks you through the complete setup process.

Before You Begin

  1. Your Zoho Notebook MCP server must be configured. Complete Part 1 first.
  2. You need your MCP Server URL from the Zoho MCP Server Console.
  3. A ChatGPT Plus or higher account with Developer mode enabled is required.

Steps to Connect Zoho Notebook MCP with ChatGPT

Step 1 — Enable Developer Mode

1. Open ChatGPT in any browser and log in to your account.
2. Navigate to Settings > Apps > Advanced settings.
3. Enable Developer mode. Once enabled, a Create App button will appear in the console.

Step 2 — Create the MCP App

4. Click Create App. A New App pop-up will appear.
5. Fill in the following details:

Field
Value
Connection Name
Zoho Notebook (or any name you prefer)
Description
Optional — add a short description for reference
MCP Server URL
Paste your MCP URL from the Zoho MCP Server Console
Authentication
Select OAuth

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Tip: To get your MCP Server URL, log in to the Zoho MCP Console at mcp.zoho.com and follow the steps in the Zoho MCP setup guide.
6. Select the checkbox I understand and want to continue and click Create.

Step 3 — Authorise the Connection

7. Once you click Save, you will be directed to the Zoho MCP authorization screen on your local host. Click Allow.
8. On the MCP authentication page, select the checkbox to grant the required permissions and click Accept. The MCP server is now connected.

Step 4 — Review and Confirm

9. Click on the created app name to view the selected tools list under Actions.
10. Quit the settings panel to return to the ChatGPT console and view your configured Zoho Notebook MCP server.
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Success: You will now be able to invoke your configured Zoho Notebook MCP server with ChatGPT acting as the MCP client.

Practical Uses

  1. Ask ChatGPT to create a new note in Zoho Notebook directly from your conversation.
  2. Search your Notebook for past notes on a topic without leaving ChatGPT.
  3. Summarise a long document and save the summary as a note in Zoho Notebook.
  4. Log action items or decisions from a ChatGPT conversation into a Notebook.
  5. Retrieve and review notes to give ChatGPT additional context for a task.

Troubleshooting

Problem
Solution

Create App button is not visible

Ensure Developer mode is enabled under Settings > Apps > Advanced settings.

Authorization window does not open

Check that your browser is not blocking popups. Try allowing popups from chatgpt.com.

Connection error with the MCP URL

Verify the URL matches your data centre: .com (US), .eu (EU), .in (India).

Zoho Notebook tools not appearing in Actions

Re-open the app settings and confirm the MCP Server URL was saved correctly.

Developer mode not available on my plan

Developer mode requires ChatGPT Plus or higher. Free and Go plans do not support MCP connections.

Need Further Assistance?

If you have any questions or need help, feel free to reach out to us at support@zohonotebook.com, we're happy to assist you.

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