ChatGPT

ChatGPT supports MCP servers through its desktop app.

Setup

Open ChatGPT Desktop settings
Navigate to the MCP/tools section
Add MCP Telegram:

Binary (recommended)npx (requires Node.js)

json

{
  "telegram": {
    "command": "/path/to/mcp-telegram",
    "env": {
      "TELEGRAM_API_ID": "YOUR_ID",
      "TELEGRAM_API_HASH": "YOUR_HASH"
    }
  }
}

json

{
  "telegram": {
    "command": "npx",
    "args": ["@overpod/mcp-telegram"],
    "env": {
      "TELEGRAM_API_ID": "YOUR_ID",
      "TELEGRAM_API_HASH": "YOUR_HASH"
    }
  }
}

Login via terminal first
Restart ChatGPT Desktop

Cloud Version

For the easiest ChatGPT setup, use the cloud version — connect with a QR code in 30 seconds, no local setup needed.