What you'll need
- ✓ChatGPT Go, Plus, Pro, Business, or Enterprise account
- ✓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" and click "Advanced Settings"
- Toggle on "Developer Mode"
Tip: Developer Mode is needed while we await approval in the ChatGPT App Directory. Once approved, this step goes away.

2
Create Pantry Persona App
Add a new app for Pantry Persona.
- In the Connectors section, 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 the "Connect" button — a new window will open
- Sign in with Google or email (same as your Pantry Persona account)
- You'll see what Pantry Persona can access — click "Authorize" to confirm
- The window closes and you're back in ChatGPT — all set!
4
Start Using Pantry Persona
Activate and start chatting with your kitchen assistant.
- Open any ChatGPT conversation
- Type @Pantry Persona to add it to the conversation
- Start talking naturally about your kitchen!
Tip: You can also click the + button and select Pantry Persona from the tools menu.
Try these prompts to get started
Click any prompt to copy it
Setup walkthrough (~2 min)
You'll need this MCP Server URL: