OpenAI FAQs

Name: OpenAI
Author: thadius83

Question 1

What is the OpenAI MCP Server?

Accepted Answer

The OpenAI MCP Server allows you to directly query OpenAI models like o3-mini and gpt-4o-mini from within Claude using the MCP protocol. It provides a simplified way to integrate OpenAI's powerful language models into your Claude workflows.

Question 2

What is the `ask-openai` tool and how do I use it?

Accepted Answer

The `ask-openai` tool is provided by this server, allowing you to query OpenAI models. To use it in Claude, use the `` tag with the `server_name` as `github.com/thadius83/mcp-server-openai`, the `tool_name` as `ask-openai`, and provide your query and optionally the model in the `` section in JSON format.

Question 3

Which OpenAI models are supported?

Accepted Answer

This server currently supports the o3-mini (optimized for quick responses) and gpt-4o-mini (enhanced model for more detailed responses) models from OpenAI.

Question 4

Do I need an OpenAI API key to use this server?

Accepted Answer

Yes, you need an active OpenAI API key to authenticate and use the OpenAI models. You'll need to configure the key within the `cline_mcp_settings.json` file.

Question 5

How do I install the OpenAI MCP Server?

Accepted Answer

You can install it either via Smithery using the command `npx -y @smithery/cli install @thadius83/mcp-server-openai --client claude` or manually by cloning the repository, installing the dependencies, and configuring your Claude Desktop MCP settings. Refer to the installation guide for detailed instructions.

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