Question 1

What is Discourse MCP for ChatGPT and how does it work?

Accepted Answer

Discourse MCP for ChatGPT is a connector that enables seamless integration between your Discourse forum and ChatGPT through Ravenala's collaborative interface. It allows teams to access forum data, moderate content, and manage community interactions directly through natural conversation with AI, streamlining community management workflows.

Question 2

Can I use Discourse AI with ChatGPT without coding knowledge?

Accepted Answer

Absolutely! The Discourse Connector for ChatGPT is designed for non-technical users. Through Ravenala's intuitive chat interface, you can connect your Discourse forum to ChatGPT using simple conversational commands. No programming skills required, just natural language instructions to set up and manage your integration.

Question 3

What Discourse data can ChatGPT access through the MCP?

Accepted Answer

ChatGPT can access posts, topics, user profiles, categories, tags, and moderation queues through the Discourse MCP. You control access permissions, allowing AI to read forum content, analyze discussions, generate summaries, and assist with community management tasks while respecting your privacy settings.

Question 4

How do I set up Discourse MCP for ChatGPT integration?

Accepted Answer

Setup is straightforward through Ravenala. Connect your Discourse forum by providing API credentials, configure permissions, and start chatting with ChatGPT about your forum data. The interface guides you through authentication, scope selection, and testing to ensure everything works perfectly before going live.

Question 5

Is my Discourse forum data secure with ChatGPT integration?

Accepted Answer

Yes, security is paramount. The Discourse Connector for ChatGPT uses encrypted connections, respects your forum's existing permissions, and processes data according to your privacy settings. You maintain full control over what information ChatGPT can access and how it's used within your workflows.

Question 6

What are common use cases for Discourse AI with ChatGPT?

Accepted Answer

Popular applications include automated content moderation, generating discussion summaries, creating topic suggestions, analyzing user sentiment, drafting responses to common questions, and identifying trending discussions. Community managers use it to streamline workflows and enhance member engagement through intelligent automation.

Question 7

Can multiple team members use the Discourse MCP connection?

Accepted Answer

Yes! Ravenala supports collaborative access to your Discourse MCP for ChatGPT integration. Multiple team members can interact with your forum data through ChatGPT simultaneously, with role-based permissions ensuring each person accesses only the appropriate information and functions for their responsibilities.

Question 8

Does Discourse MCP work with self-hosted Discourse instances?

Accepted Answer

The Discourse Connector for ChatGPT supports both cloud-hosted and self-hosted Discourse installations. Whether you're using discourse.org hosting or running your own server, the MCP can connect securely to your forum through standard API endpoints, maintaining performance regardless of hosting setup.

Question 9

How does pricing work for Discourse AI ChatGPT integration?

Accepted Answer

Ravenala offers flexible pricing for Discourse MCP access. You pay for ChatGPT usage through OpenAI as normal, while Ravenala charges based on team size and integration complexity. Most teams find significant ROI through reduced manual moderation time and improved community engagement efficiency.

Question 10

Can I customize ChatGPT responses for my Discourse community?

Accepted Answer

Absolutely! The Discourse MCP for ChatGPT allows custom prompts, response templates, and behavior rules specific to your community culture. You can train ChatGPT to understand your forum's tone, policies, and member expectations, ensuring AI responses align perfectly with your brand voice.

Connect Discourse to ChatGPT (OpenAI) to unlock the power of AI automation

Discourse MCP tools

get-backupsList backups.

get-backups

create-backupCreate backup.

create-backup

download-backupDownload backup.

download-backup

send-download-backup-emailSend download backup email.

send-download-backup-email

admin-list-badgesList badges.

admin-list-badges

create-badgeCreate badge.

create-badge

update-badgeUpdate badge.

update-badge

list-categoriesRetrieves a list of categories.

list-categories

create-categoryCreates a category.

create-category

update-categoryUpdates a category.

update-category

list-category-topicsList topics.

list-category-topics

get-categoryShow category.

get-category

create-groupCreate a group.

create-group

get-groupGet a group.

get-group

update-groupUpdate a group.

update-group

list-group-membersList group members.

list-group-members

add-group-membersAdd group members.

add-group-members

list-groupsList groups.

list-groups

create-inviteCreate an invite.

create-invite

create-multiple-invitesCreate multiple invites.

create-multiple-invites

get-notificationsGet the notifications that belong to the current user.

get-notifications

mark-notifications-as-readMark notifications as read.

mark-notifications-as-read

list-postsList latest posts across topics.

list-posts

create-topic-post-p-mCreates a new topic, a new post, or a private message.

create-topic-post-p-m

get-postThis endpoint can be used to get the number of likes on a post using the `actions_summary` property in the response.

get-post

update-postUpdate a single post.

update-post

post-repliesList replies to a post.

post-replies

lock-postLock a post from being edited.

lock-post

perform-post-actionLike a post and other actions.

perform-post-action

list-user-private-messagesGet a list of private messages for a user.

list-user-private-messages

get-user-sent-private-messagesGet a list of private messages sent for a user.

get-user-sent-private-messages

searchSearch for a term.

search

get-siteCan be used to fetch all categories and subcategories.

get-site

get-site-basic-infoCan be used to fetch basic info about a site.

get-site-basic-info

list-tag-groupsGet a list of tag groups.

list-tag-groups

create-tag-groupCreates a tag group.

create-tag-group

get-tag-groupGet a single tag group.

get-tag-group

update-tag-groupUpdate tag group.

update-tag-group

list-tagsGet a list of tags.

list-tags