How to integrate Here MCP with ChatGPT

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How to integrate Here MCP with ChatGPT

ChatGPT is one of the most popular AI tools today, with capabilities ranging from deep research and image generation to writing, coding, and everyday productivity.

In this guide, I will explain the easiest and most secure way to connect your Here account to ChatGPT via Composio Connect, so it can summarize unread updates from this morning, create draft replies to urgent messages, fetch contact details for recent senders, and more without ever putting your account credentials at risk.

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Why use Composio over default connectors?

  • Apps with read and write access. Default connectors mostly can read your data. Composio's Here integration lets ChatGPT take actions like creating drafts, sending updates, labeling records, and more.
  • 1,000+ SaaS toolkits out of the box. Composio gives you instant access to a vast catalog of pre-built connectors, from Gmail and Slack to Notion, Linear, and Salesforce.
  • One MCP server for every app. Connect any of your applications on demand through a single endpoint, rather than juggling a separate server for each app.
  • Smart, context-aware tool loading. Unlike traditional MCP servers that dump every available tool into the LLM context window, Composio searches for and loads only the tools relevant to the task at hand.
  • Cross-app automation. Chain actions across multiple apps in a single run - fetch a thread, summarize it in Notion, and post highlights to Slack without leaving the conversation.

Prerequisites

  • A ChatGPT account with Plus subscription or higher (Business, Enterprise, Edu, or Pro). We will use ChatGPT Web.
  • Access to the Here workspace you want to connect.
  • Composio MCP.

Note: Composio connects through OAuth. You will be asked to sign in and approve specific permissions. Review the permission screen carefully if you are using a work account.

Step-by-step: Connect Here to ChatGPT

1. Enable Developer Mode

In ChatGPT, go to Settings > Apps > Advanced settings and turn on Developer Mode.

ChatGPT settings showing Developer Mode toggle

2. Add the MCP server

Click Create app, then paste the Composio MCP server URL:

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https://connect.composio.dev/mcp
ChatGPT create app flow with Composio MCP URL

3. Authorize in your browser

A browser window will open automatically. Sign in to authorize ChatGPT to access your Composio account.

Composio authorization screen for ChatGPT MCP setup

4. Start using Composio

Composio tools are now available in ChatGPT chats and Deep Research. In every new chat, click the + icon at the bottom, click More, and select Composio to enable tools for that conversation.

What you can do after connecting Here

  • Find coffee shops near Central Park
  • Get driving route for delivery truck
  • Convert address to latitude and longitude
  • Show hybrid map tile for Times Square

Security + privacy notes (important)

  • Use least-privilege access: Only grant permissions you actually need.
  • Review OAuth permissions before approving: Make sure requested scopes match what you expect Composio and ChatGPT to do.
  • Keep write actions human-reviewed: For actions like sending messages, creating labels, or editing drafts, keep manual confirmation enabled.
  • Be careful with sensitive data: Avoid using this setup with highly sensitive information unless allowed by your personal, company, or client policies.

Supported Tools & Triggers

Tools
Autosuggest PlacesTool to fetch possible completions for a partial search term.
Browse PlacesTool to search for places around a given location with optional filters.
Calculate Fleet Telematics RouteTool to calculate a route between waypoints with vehicle profile options.
Coordinates to Tile IndicesTool to convert geographic coordinates to Web Mercator XYZ tile indices.
Discover PlacesTool to discover places and addresses by free-form text near a location.
Geocode AddressTool to convert structured address data into geographic coordinates.
Get Aerial TileTool to retrieve a satellite/aerial map tile.
Get Base Map TileTool to retrieve a base map tile image without labels.
Get Hybrid Map TileTool to retrieve a hybrid (aerial + labels) map tile.
Get IsolinesTool to calculate isolines.
Get Label TileTool to retrieve a label overlay tile.
Get Line Overlay TileTool to retrieve a line overlay tile.
Get Map ImageTool to retrieve a static map image.
Get Base Map TileTool to retrieve a base map tile.
Compute Routing MatrixTool to compute a routing distance/time matrix.
Get Meta Info TileTool to retrieve metadata for a specific map tile.
Get POI TileTool to retrieve a point-of-interest overlay tile.
Get Terrain Map TileTool to retrieve a terrain map tile image.
Get Traffic FlowTool to retrieve real-time traffic flow data.
Get Traffic IncidentsTool to fetch real-time traffic incidents within a specified area.
Get Traffic TileTool to retrieve a traffic overlay tile.
Get Waypoint SequenceTool to optimize the visit order of multiple waypoints.
Daily Weather ForecastTool to provide daily weather forecasts (up to 7 days).
Get Weather ObservationTool to retrieve current weather observation.
Hourly Weather ForecastTool to fetch hourly weather forecasts.
Lookup Place DetailsTool to look up detailed information for a place by its HERE ID.
Reverse Geocode CoordinatesTool to convert geographic coordinates into a human-readable address.
Weather AlertsTool to retrieve severe weather alerts for specified locations or routes.
Get Astronomy ForecastTool to fetch astronomical data (sunrise, sunset) for a specific location.

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FAQ

What are the differences in Tool Router MCP and Here MCP?

With a standalone Here MCP server, the agents and LLMs can only access a fixed set of Here tools tied to that server. However, with the Composio Tool Router, agents can dynamically load tools from Here and many other apps based on the task at hand, all through a single MCP endpoint.

Can I use Tool Router MCP with ChatGPT?

Yes, you can. ChatGPT fully supports MCP integration. You get structured tool calling, message history handling, and model orchestration while Tool Router takes care of discovering and serving the right Here tools.

Can I manage the permissions and scopes for Here while using Tool Router?

Yes, absolutely. You can configure which Here scopes and actions are allowed when connecting your account to Composio. You can also bring your own OAuth credentials or API configuration so you keep full control over what the agent can do.

How safe is my data with Composio Tool Router?

All sensitive data such as tokens, keys, and configuration is fully encrypted at rest and in transit. Composio is SOC 2 Type 2 compliant and follows strict security practices so your Here data and credentials are handled as safely as possible.

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