Connect Skilljar to ChatGPT [BETA]

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This article explains the process to connect ChatGPT with Skilljar using MCP.

This article explains the process to connect ChatGPT with Skilljar dashboard using MCP.

Overview

The Skilljar MCP server connects your Skilljar to ChatGPT AI assistants. After the connection is complete, authorized users can perform learning management system (LMS) tasks using natural-language prompts.

Prerequisites

A Skilljar account with Dashboard access.
You need ChatGPT admin access with Developer mode turned on.

Use Cases

Use Skilljar MCP to complete common student management and course content tasks.

Student and User Management
- Onboard a new customer cohort.
- Enroll a learner segment in a new course.
- Set up auto-enrollment for a new group.
Course Content Management
- Build a new course from an outline.
- Update content after a product release.
- Audit and replace stale assets.
- Translate a course into another language.

Set Up the MCP Server Connection in ChatGPT

Configuring MCP access for ChatGPT involves three steps. Perform them in the following order:

Turn On Developer Mode
Create the Skilljar App
Add Skilljar App in ChatGPT

Turn On Developer Mode

Before you connect Skilljar to ChatGPT, turn on Developer mode.

Open ChatGPT.
Click on your profile in the lower-left corner, then select Settings.
Navigate to Apps, and click Advanced Settings.
Turn on the Developer mode toggle.

An orange border around the prompt field indicates Developer Mode is active.

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Create the Skilljar Plugin in GPT

Adding the Skilljar plugin to ChatGPT lets you use Skilljar MCP in ChatGPT Desktop or Web.

From the ChatGPT homepage, navigate to Plugins and click the Plus Icon.
Enter the following details:
- Name: Skilljar
- MCP Server URL: https://mcp.skilljar.com/mcp
- Authentication OAuth
Select the I understand and want to continue checkbox.
Click Create.
Click Sign in with Skilljar.
Log in to your Skilljar Dashboard.
Click Allow access.

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Add Skilljar Prompt in ChatGPT

Open a new chat in ChatGPT.
Note: An orange border around the prompt field indicates Developer Mode is active.
In the prompt field, click the + icon.
Hover over More and select Skilljar from the list of apps. Once the app is loaded, the chat window is ready to send and receive enriched responses.

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