> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.tendy.by/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Connect Tendy to ChatGPT for Live Procurement Data

> Use Tendy's MCP connector in ChatGPT to search Belarusian tenders, retrieve documents, and run saved searches without leaving the chat.

Tendy's MCP connector lets you bring live procurement data directly into ChatGPT conversations. Once connected, you can search active tenders, pull full tender details, and run your saved searches — all without switching tabs or copying data by hand. ChatGPT's Deep Research mode can even autonomously sweep Tendy's database to surface relevant procurement opportunities on your behalf.

## Prerequisites

* A Tendy account on the **Basic plan or above** — AI assistant integrations are not available on the Free plan
* A **ChatGPT Plus, Team, or Enterprise** account (custom connectors require a paid ChatGPT subscription)

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## Option A: OAuth Connector (Recommended)

The OAuth flow is the most secure way to connect and requires no manual token management.

<Steps>
  <Step title="Open ChatGPT Connectors settings">
    In ChatGPT, go to **Settings → Connectors**. If a verified Tendy connector is available in the GPT Store, you can also find it there and click **Connect** directly.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Add Tendy as a data source">
    Select **Add connector** (or **Add data source**) and enter the Tendy MCP endpoint URL:

    ```
    https://tendy.by/api/mcp
    ```
  </Step>

  <Step title="Authorize with your Tendy account">
    ChatGPT redirects you to Tendy's authorization page. Log in to your Tendy account and click **Authorize** to grant ChatGPT access. You are returned to ChatGPT automatically once authorization is complete.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Start a conversation">
    Tendy is now available as a connected data source. Open any chat and ask ChatGPT to search tenders, retrieve tender details, or run a saved search — it will call Tendy's tools automatically.
  </Step>
</Steps>

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## Option B: Personal Access Token

Use a PAT if your ChatGPT setup (such as a custom API integration or an agent framework) requires an explicit Bearer token instead of the OAuth flow.

<Steps>
  <Step title="Generate a PAT in Tendy">
    In Tendy, go to **Settings → Access Tokens** and click **Create token**. Copy the token — it starts with `tndy_pat_` and is shown only once.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Configure the Bearer token in your ChatGPT client">
    In your ChatGPT API configuration or custom GPT action settings, provide the PAT as an `Authorization` header:

    ```
    Authorization: Bearer tndy_pat_YOUR_TOKEN_HERE
    ```

    Set the action endpoint to `https://tendy.by/api/mcp`.
  </Step>
</Steps>

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## What You Can Do After Connecting

Once the connector is active, ChatGPT can call the following Tendy tools on your behalf:

| Tool                  | What it does                                                                  |
| --------------------- | ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- |
| `search_tenders`      | Search the live tender database by keyword, region, category, value, and more |
| `get_tender`          | Fetch the full details and documents for a specific tender                    |
| `list_saved_searches` | List the saved searches you have configured in Tendy                          |
| `run_saved_search`    | Execute a saved search and return current matching tenders                    |
| `list_saved_tenders`  | Retrieve tenders you have bookmarked in your Tendy account                    |

### Deep Research

ChatGPT's **Deep Research** mode uses the `search` and `fetch` tool pair exposed by Tendy's MCP server. When you ask ChatGPT to research a procurement topic, it can autonomously issue multiple searches across Tendy's database, fetch tender documents, and compile a structured report — without any manual prompting on your part.

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## Tips & Notes

<Tip>
  Test the connection by sending this prompt: *"Search for active IT tenders in Minsk above 50,000 BYN."* If ChatGPT returns real results from Tendy, your connector is working correctly.
</Tip>

<Note>
  AI assistant integrations (including this ChatGPT connector) are available on the **Basic plan and above**. Tendy's built-in AI tender analysis features — such as automated requirement extraction and bid scoring — require the **Pro plan**.
</Note>