Use this guide to connect BugHerd to ChatGPT so you can access your BugHerd projects, tasks, and comments directly in ChatGPT.
Note: MCP apps/custom apps in ChatGPT may depend on your ChatGPT plan and workspace settings. Workspace admins may need to enable custom apps first.
Prerequisites
Before you begin:
You have a BugHerd account
You have access to at least one BugHerd organization
Your ChatGPT plan/workspace supports MCP apps
Custom apps are enabled for your workspace, if applicable
Add BugHerd MCP to ChatGPT
1. Enable Developer Mode
In ChatGPT:
Go to Settings → Apps → Advanced Settings
Turn on Developer Mode
2. Create a new app
Click Create App
3. Enter app details
Fill in the following:
Name: BugHerd
MCP Server URL:
https://mcp.bugherd.com/mcp
4. Configure authentication
Open Advanced OAuth Settings
Enter:
OAuth Client ID: BugHerd MCP
5. Connect your BugHerd account
Click Create
You’ll be redirected to the BugHerd authorization page.
On this page:
Log in if prompted
Select the organization you want ChatGPT to access
Click Allow
6. Confirm connection
After authorizing:
You’ll be redirected back to ChatGPT
BugHerd will appear in your apps list as Connected
You’ll also see available actions (such as add_comment, list_projects, etc.).
Test Your Connection
Try:
“List my BugHerd projects”
If ChatGPT returns your projects, the connection is working.
What You Can Do
Once connected, you can:
View projects
View your assigned tasks
Explore project details
View tasks across projects
Add comments to tasks