How to integrate Ntfy MCP with ChatGPT

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How to integrate Ntfy 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 Ntfy 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 Ntfy 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 Ntfy 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 Ntfy 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 Ntfy

  • Send push notification for build failures
  • Notify me of high-priority alerts
  • Broadcast message to all devices

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
Create NTFY AccountTool to register a new user account on ntfy.
Create Web Push SubscriptionTool to register a web push subscription for browser notifications.
Delete Web Push SubscriptionTool to unregister a web push subscription from the ntfy server.
Fetch Cached MessagesTool to fetch cached messages from a ntfy topic.
Fetch Latest Message from TopicTool to fetch the most recent message from a topic's cache.
Fetch Scheduled MessagesTool to fetch messages scheduled for later delivery from a topic.
Get Account InformationTool to retrieve account data for authenticated user or anonymous user.
Get Server StatisticsTool to retrieve server statistics including message counts and publishing rates.
Get Service TiersTool to list all available ntfy service tiers with their limits and features.
Get File Attachment MetadataTool to get file attachment metadata from a message without downloading the file content.
Check NTFY Service HealthTool to check the health status of the ntfy service.
Poll Messages from TopicTool to poll for messages from an ntfy topic without maintaining a long-standing connection.
Publish Message as JSON to NTFYTool to publish messages as JSON to ntfy.
Publish Message to TopicTool to publish a message to a ntfy topic.
Publish Message to Topic (PUT)Tool to publish a message to a topic using PUT method.
Publish Message via GETTool to publish messages to ntfy via GET request with URL parameters.
Send Message via WebhookTool to send messages via webhook endpoint using simple GET request.
Subscribe to NTFY Topic with FiltersTool to subscribe to a ntfy topic with filters based on message fields (id, message, title, priority, tags).
Subscribe to Topic (JSON Stream)Tool to subscribe to a ntfy topic and receive messages as JSON stream.
Subscribe to Multiple NTFY TopicsTool to subscribe to multiple ntfy topics simultaneously using comma-separated topic list.
Subscribe to Topic (Raw Stream)Tool to subscribe to a topic and receive message bodies as raw text stream.
Trigger NTFY WebhookTool to trigger a webhook to publish a message to an ntfy topic via simple HTTP GET request.

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FAQ

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

With a standalone Ntfy MCP server, the agents and LLMs can only access a fixed set of Ntfy tools tied to that server. However, with the Composio Tool Router, agents can dynamically load tools from Ntfy 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 Ntfy tools.

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

Yes, absolutely. You can configure which Ntfy 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 Ntfy data and credentials are handled as safely as possible.

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