What you'll need
- ✓ChatGPT account (free or paid)
- ✓Desktop browser (Chrome, Firefox, Safari, or Edge)
1
Enable Developer Mode
Open ChatGPT settings and enable advanced features.
- Click your profile icon in the top-right corner
- Select "Settings"
- Navigate to "Apps & Connectors"
- Click "Advanced Settings"
- Toggle on "Developer Mode"
Tip: Developer Mode gives you early access to MCP connectors. Once the ChatGPT App Store launches, this step becomes automatic.

2
Create Pantry Persona Connection
Add a new MCP connector for Pantry Persona.
- In Apps & Connectors, click "Create app"
- Enter a name: "Pantry Persona"
- Paste the MCP Server URL below
- Select "OAuth" as the authentication method
MCP Server URL:

3
Authorize Your Account
Sign in to connect your Pantry Persona account.
- Click "Connect" to begin authorization
- Sign in with your Pantry Persona account (or create one for free)
- Review the permissions and click "Authorize"
- You'll be redirected back to ChatGPT
4
Start Using Pantry Persona
Activate and start chatting with your kitchen assistant.
- Open any ChatGPT conversation
- Type /Pantry Persona to activate the connection
- Start talking naturally about your kitchen!
Tip: You only need to type /Pantry Persona once per conversation to activate it.
Try these prompts to get started
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