MCP Setup: ChatGPT

Prerequisites

• A Made For Law Pro subscription with an API key
• ChatGPT Plus or Team subscription (required for plugin/MCP support)

Configuration

ChatGPT supports MCP servers through its plugin system. The Made For Law MCP server can be added as a custom GPT action or through ChatGPT's MCP integration when available.

Option 1: Custom GPT Action

1. Go to ChatGPT and click Explore GPTs > Create
2. In the Configure tab, scroll to Actions and click Create new action
3. Set the server URL to: https://mcp.madeforlaw.com/openapi
4. Under Authentication, select API Key and enter your Made For Law API key
5. Save and publish the GPT (private or team-only)

Option 2: MCP Protocol (when supported)

When ChatGPT adds native MCP support, configuration will follow the same pattern as Claude Code:

{
  "mcp_servers": {
    "madeforlaw": {
      "url": "https://mcp.madeforlaw.com",
      "auth": {
        "type": "api_key",
        "key": "your-api-key-here"
      }
    }
  }
}

Example Queries

• "Using Made For Law, what are probate costs for a $2M estate in New York?"
• "Look up the executor fee schedule for Florida"
• "What's the small estate threshold in Texas?"

Troubleshooting

"Action not responding" — Verify your API key is active in Settings > API Keys in the Made For Law portal.

"Rate limited" — The MCP server enforces rate limits per API key. Contact support if you need higher limits.