ChatGPT with IDrive^® e2 MCP

IDrive^® e2 MCP connects your IDrive^® e2 object storage with AI assistants and applications using the open Model Context Protocol (MCP) standard. It enables compatible AI clients to securely access and work with your data using natural language, eliminating the need for custom integrations, scripts, or manual workflows. This guide explains how to connect ChatGPT with IDrive^® e2 storage.

Prerequisites

1. An active IDrive^® e2 account.
2. Access to a ChatGPT account.

Reference Architecture

Configure ChatGPT for IDrive^® e2 MCP

1. Log in to ChatGPT and click Settings.
   
2. Go to Plugins -> Developer mode.
   
3. Enable Developer mode.
   
4. Go to Plugins on the left menu.
5. Click + to add a plugin.
   
6. In the New Plugin popup, provide the following details.
   1. Icon: Upload an icon for IDrive^® e2 MCP
   2. Name for the connector: IDrive e2
   3. Description: Provide a brief explanation for IDrive^® e2
   4. Connection: Enter the URL of the MCP server https://mcp.idrivee2.com/s3
   5. Authentication: Ensure OAuth is selected
   6. Select the checkbox to provide your consent and confirmation
7. Click Create.
   
8. Click Sign in with IDrive^® e2 MCP. You will be redirected to the IDrive^® e2 web console.
   
9. Provide the following details and click Sign in.
   1. Enter your IDrive^® e2 account email address and password.
   2. Or you can proceed with Google Sign In.
10. Complete MFA if configured for your IDrive^® e2 account.
11. Set session timeout duration and session access permission.
12. You successfully connected your ChatGPT account with the IDrive^® e2 MCP service.
    You can test it by using the prompt—List all my buckets—and your buckets will be listed.