Build with Athenic MCP
Connect your AI assistant to Athenic's powerful multi-agent system using the Model Context Protocol (MCP)
What is MCP?
The Model Context Protocol (MCP) is an open specification for connecting large language model clients to external tools and resources. It's the backbone that enables AI assistants like ChatGPT, Claude, and others to interact with Athenic's powerful multi-agent system.
With MCP, you can delegate complex business workflows to Athenic's AI agents directly from your favourite AI assistant, whether you're using ChatGPT, Claude Desktop, Cursor, or any other MCP-compatible client.
Getting Started
Get Your MCP Server URL
Athenic's MCP server is available at the following endpoint:
https://getathenic.com/api/mcpAuthentication (Choose Your Method)
Athenic supports three authentication methods. Choose the one that best fits your needs:
API Key (Recommended)
Full access to your organization's resources, integrations, and tools. Best for production use.
💳 Credits: Uses your account's credit balance based on your subscription plan
How to get your API key:
- Create an account or sign in
- Go to Settings → Developer Settings
- Click "Create API Key" and copy your key (shown only once!)
- Add it to your MCP client configuration (see examples below)
OAuth 2.1
For advanced integrations requiring user-specific permissions. Your MCP client will guide you through the OAuth flow.
💳 Credits: Uses your account's credit balance based on your subscription plan
Note: Some clients (like Claude Desktop) may not support OAuth flows yet.
Anonymous Access
Try Athenic without authentication. Limited to basic read-only operations.
💳 Credits: Free tier credits per IP address (currently 20 credits, 30-day period). Users on the same network share credits.
No setup required – just use the MCP server URL without any credentials. Create an account for your own dedicated credits and full access.
Configure Your Client
Choose your preferred MCP client and follow the configuration instructions below.
Client Configuration
Claude Desktop
Add Athenic to Claude Desktop's MCP configuration:
AnonymousWithout Authentication
{
"mcpServers": {
"athenic": {
"url": "https://getathenic.com/api/mcp",
"transport": "streamable-http"
}
}
}RecommendedWith API Key
{
"mcpServers": {
"athenic": {
"url": "https://getathenic.com/api/mcp",
"transport": "streamable-http",
"headers": {
"X-API-Key": "ath_live_YOUR_KEY_HERE"
}
}
}
}💡 Replace ath_live_YOUR_KEY_HERE with your actual API key from Developer Settings
Configuration file location: ~/Library/Application Support/Claude/claude_desktop_config.json (macOS)
Cursor
Add Athenic to Cursor's MCP settings:
- Open Cursor Settings
- Navigate to "Model Context Protocol"
- Add new server with URL:
https://getathenic.com/api/mcp - Optional: Add authentication header with your API key:
X-API-Key: ath_live_YOUR_KEY_HERE
💡 Get your API key from Developer Settings for full access to your organization's resources.
ChatGPT
Coming SoonConnect Athenic to ChatGPT using the Apps SDK (currently in preview):
- Visit chatgpt.com
- Search for "Athenic" in the ChatGPT App Store
- Click "Add" and complete the OAuth flow
- Start delegating tasks: "Research our top 10 competitors"
Note: OpenAI Apps SDK is currently in preview. ChatGPT integration will be available once the Apps SDK is generally released.
Available Tools
When you connect to Athenic via MCP, you get access to these powerful tools:
delegate_to_orchestrator
Delegate complex, multi-step tasks to Athenic's AI orchestrator. The orchestrator will coordinate specialized agents for research, marketing, analysis, and more.
Example:
Research our top 10 competitors and create a comprehensive analysis report
query_knowledge_base
Search your organization's knowledge base using semantic search
Example:
What does our company policy say about remote work?
check_job_status
Check the status of running or completed jobs with real-time progress
Example:
What's the status of job abc-123?
schedule_recurring_task
Schedule tasks to run on a recurring basis
Example:
Every Monday at 9am, pull CRM data and email a report
request_approval
Request human approval before executing sensitive or high-impact actions
Example:
Request approval to post on social media accounts
Note: Available tools are dynamically generated based on your organization's integrations and permissions. Connect more integrations to unlock additional capabilities.