Does ChatGPT support the Digitalocean MCP server?

Yes. ChatGPT connects to the Digitalocean MCP server through its connector settings, pointed at your Metorial URL. You need a ChatGPT plan or workspace that allows custom MCP servers.

Do I need an API key to connect Digitalocean to ChatGPT?

No. You sign in to Digitalocean once through Metorial, and ChatGPT uses that connection. No API keys go into ChatGPT's settings.

Which Digitalocean tools can ChatGPT use?

All 46 Digitalocean tools your team allows, such as Manage Node Pools, Get App, Manage Firewall. Admins can narrow that list per team.

Can I control which teammates use Digitalocean in ChatGPT?

Yes. Role-based access control decides who can use Digitalocean and which of its tools appear in ChatGPT, and every call is logged with the person's identity.

What if ChatGPT doesn't show Digitalocean tools?

Workspace policy controls it. On Enterprise and Edu, an admin grants the permission to create plugins with MCPs; ask them to enable it for you.

Connect Digitalocean to ChatGPT (MCP setup guide)

Ask ChatGPT to use the manage database users tool in Digitalocean
Ask ChatGPT to use the manage project tool in Digitalocean
Ask ChatGPT to use the list snapshots tool in Digitalocean
Ask ChatGPT to use the create droplet tool in Digitalocean
Ask ChatGPT to use the create domain tool in Digitalocean

1. Enable Digitalocean in Metorial
In your Metorial portal, enable the Digitalocean MCP server and sign in with the account that owns the data. Access stays governed by your team policies.
2. Add a custom MCP server
On ChatGPT web, open Plugins, select +, then Add custom MCP server.
3. Paste your Metorial MCP URL
Name it Metorial, paste your Magic MCP URL (<your-magic-mcp-url>), choose OAuth and accept the risk notice.
4. Create and install the plugin
Select Create as a plugin, install it and sign in to load Digitalocean tools.

Once Digitalocean is enabled in Metorial, teammates sign in with SSO and get the same connection in ChatGPT, with only the tools their role allows.

One link covers every app you approve. See how the MCP gateway handles access, roles and audit logs for the whole company.

Manage Node Pools: List, add, or remove node pools in a Kubernetes cluster.
Get App: Get detailed information about an App Platform application, including its full specification, deployment status, and URLs.
Manage Firewall: List, create, or delete cloud firewalls.
Deploy App: Trigger a new deployment for an App Platform application.
Get Account: Get your DigitalOcean account information including email, Droplet limit, billing status, and team details.
Manage Database Users: List, create, or delete users on a managed database cluster.
Manage Project: Create, update, or delete a project.
List Snapshots: List snapshots of Droplets and volumes.
Create Droplet: Create a new Droplet (virtual machine) in DigitalOcean.
Create Domain: Add a new domain to DigitalOcean DNS management.
List Kubernetes Clusters: List all managed Kubernetes clusters in your DigitalOcean account.
Droplet Action: Perform an action on a Droplet: **power_on**, **power_off**, **reboot**, **shutdown** (graceful), **resize**, **rebuild**, **rename**, or **snapshot**.
Manage Tags: List, create, delete tags, or tag/untag resources.
Delete Volume: Delete a block storage volume.
List Alert Policies: List all monitoring alert policies.
And 31 more on the Digitalocean MCP server page.

Type @ and pick the plugin. The selection applies to that message only, so @mention it again when a follow-up needs fresh Digitalocean data.
For write actions, ChatGPT may ask you to confirm first, depending on the app permissions and the action.
Once published for a workspace, ChatGPT keeps a snapshot of the tool list. When your team adds Digitalocean tools in Metorial, an admin refreshes the actions in Workspace settings before they appear.
You can use several apps in one prompt, for example read Digitalocean data and then create a ticket in another app.

Add custom MCP server is missing: Workspace policy controls it. On Enterprise and Edu, an admin grants the permission to create plugins with MCPs; ask them to enable it for you.
The plugin exists but no tools appear: Creating the plugin is not enough: install it from your plugins, then start a new conversation so ChatGPT loads its tools.
ChatGPT answers without using the tools: Pick the plugin with @ in the composer and name the action you want, for example "use Metorial to look up the latest ticket".

Based on the ChatGPT MCP documentation.

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about connecting Digitalocean to AI agents with Metorial.

Does ChatGPT support the Digitalocean MCP server?
Yes. ChatGPT connects to the Digitalocean MCP server through its connector settings, pointed at your Metorial URL. You need a ChatGPT plan or workspace that allows custom MCP servers.
Do I need an API key to connect Digitalocean to ChatGPT?
No. You sign in to Digitalocean once through Metorial, and ChatGPT uses that connection. No API keys go into ChatGPT's settings.
Which Digitalocean tools can ChatGPT use?
All 46 Digitalocean tools your team allows, such as Manage Node Pools, Get App, Manage Firewall. Admins can narrow that list per team.
Can I control which teammates use Digitalocean in ChatGPT?
Yes. Role-based access control decides who can use Digitalocean and which of its tools appear in ChatGPT, and every call is logged with the person's identity.
What if ChatGPT doesn't show Digitalocean tools?
Workspace policy controls it. On Enterprise and Edu, an admin grants the permission to create plugins with MCPs; ask them to enable it for you.