chatgpt-app-builder

Build ChatGPT apps with interactive React widgets using mcp-use and OpenAI Apps SDK.

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npx skills add https://github.com/mcp-use/mcp-use --skill chatgpt-app-builder-mcp-use
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Skill: chatgpt-app-builder
Source: https://github.com/mcp-use/mcp-use/tree/main/.agents/skills/chatgpt-app-builder
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/mcp-use/mcp-use --skill chatgpt-app-builder-mcp-use

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Build production-ready ChatGPT apps with interactive widgets using the mcp-use framework and OpenAI Apps SDK. This skill streamlines widget development and cross-protocol compatibility.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Auto-register widgets in MCP Apps and ChatGPT Apps environments
  • Built-in useWidget hook and React components for rapid app development
  • Zero-config bootstrap with templates and hot-reload for rapid iteration
  • Use cases include creating MCP servers with widgets, defining React widgets, and integrating Apps SDK

Quick Start

Bootstrap with the MCP Apps template: npx create-mcp-use-app my-chatgpt-app --template mcp-apps cd my-chatgpt-app yarn install yarn dev

Frequently Asked Questions about chatgpt-app-builder

High-intent search queries and answers about installing and using this skill.

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How do I build a ChatGPT app with interactive widgets?

You can build ChatGPT apps with interactive widgets using the mcp-use framework and OpenAI Apps SDK, bootstrapping via the npx create-mcp-use-app template. This streamlines React widget development and cross-protocol compatibility.

What is the mcp-use framework for ChatGPT apps?

The mcp-use framework provides templates and a built-in useWidget hook to create MCP servers with interactive React widgets. It enables zero-config bootstrap and hot-reload for rapid app development.

Can I use React components to define widgets for MCP servers?

Yes, you can define React widgets for MCP servers using the built-in useWidget hook and React components provided by the mcp-use framework. This allows rapid interactive app development.

Do I need TypeScript to develop ChatGPT apps with the OpenAI Apps SDK?

Yes, developing ChatGPT apps with the OpenAI Apps SDK requires Node.js with TypeScript tooling and a modern package manager like npm or yarn to bootstrap projects from mcp-use templates.

How do I bootstrap a new MCP app project with widget support?

Bootstrap a new MCP app project by running npx create-mcp-use-app my-chatgpt-app --template mcp-apps, then install dependencies and start the dev server for hot-reload iteration.

Does the OpenAI Apps SDK support auto-registration for interactive widgets?

Yes, the OpenAI Apps SDK supports auto-registering widgets in both MCP Apps and ChatGPT Apps environments, streamlining widget development and cross-protocol compatibility.