API Keys

Connect external AI apps (Claude, Claude Code, ChatGPT, MCP clients) to your cntxt data. Keys are shown once at creation — store them securely.

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Connect an AI client

Claude Desktop / Claude Code (MCP): add to your MCP config:

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "cntxt": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": ["-y", "cntxt-mcp"],
      "env": {
        "CNTXT_API_KEY": "cntxt_sk_...",
        "CNTXT_BASE_URL": "https://your-app.vercel.app"
      }
    }
  }
}

ChatGPT (custom GPT Actions): import the OpenAPI spec from /api/v1/openapi.json and set API-key auth (Bearer) with your key.

Direct HTTP: curl -H "Authorization: Bearer cntxt_sk_..." -X POST /api/v1/ask -d '{"question":"..."}'