# How to connect Simplescraper MCP with ChatGPT Work

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  "title": "How to connect Simplescraper MCP with ChatGPT Work",
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  "toolkit_slug": "simplescraper_mcp",
  "framework": "ChatGPT Work",
  "framework_slug": "chatgpt",
  "url": "https://composio.dev/toolkits/simplescraper_mcp/framework/chatgpt",
  "markdown_url": "https://composio.dev/toolkits/simplescraper_mcp/framework/chatgpt.md",
  "updated_at": "2026-09-07T05:31:25.886Z"
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## Introduction

### How to connect Simplescraper MCP with ChatGPT Work
[ChatGPT Work](https://openai.com/chatgpt-work/) is an agent inside ChatGPT built for your most ambitious work. It takes action across your apps and files, stays with a project for hours, and turns a goal into finished materials like sheets, slides, and docs - not just answers.
In this guide, I will explain the easiest and most secure way to connect your Simplescraper account to ChatGPT Work via Composio Connect, so it can create scraping recipes, run scrape jobs, fetch structured results, update your recipes, and list available recipes through natural language commands without ever putting your account credentials at risk.

## Also integrate Simplescraper MCP with

- [Claude Cowork](https://composio.dev/toolkits/simplescraper_mcp/framework/claude-cowork)
- [Hermes](https://composio.dev/toolkits/simplescraper_mcp/framework/hermes-agent)

## TL;DR

### Why use Composio over default connectors?
- Apps with read and write access. Default connectors mostly can read your data. Composio's Simplescraper integration lets ChatGPT Work take actions like creating drafts, sending updates, labeling records, and more.
- 1,500+ 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.

## Connect Simplescraper MCP to ChatGPT Work

### Prerequisites
- A ChatGPT account with access to ChatGPT Work (rolling out across Pro, Enterprise, Edu, Plus, and Business plans). We will use the [ChatGPT desktop app](https://openai.com/chatgpt/download/), which is available on every plan.
- Access to the Simplescraper workspace you want to connect.
- [Composio MCP](https://dashboard.composio.dev/login?utm_source=toolkits&utm_medium=framework_template&utm_campaign=chatgpt&utm_content=composio_connect&next=%2F~%2Forg%2Fconnect%2Fclients%2Fchatgpt).
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 Simplescraper to ChatGPT Work
### 1. Open the MCP settings
In ChatGPT Work, go to Settings and open the Plugins section. Inside the Plugins page, click the MCP tab.
### 2. Add the server
Click Add server. In the Name field enter Composio, for Type select Streamable HTTP, and in the URL field paste the Composio MCP server URL:

```bash
https://connect.composio.dev/mcp
```

## What is the Simplescraper MCP server, and what's possible with it?

The Simplescraper MCP server is an implementation of the Model Context Protocol that connects your AI agent and assistants like Claude, Cursor, etc directly to your Simplescraper account. It provides structured and secure access so your agent can perform Simplescraper operations on your behalf.

## Supported Tools

| Tool slug | Name | Description |
|---|---|---|
| `SIMPLESCRAPER_MCP_CREATE_RECIPE` | Create recipe | Create a new scrape recipe with a name, URL, and selectors. |
| `SIMPLESCRAPER_MCP_EXTRACT_MARKDOWN` | Extract markdown | Fetch one page and return its body as clean Markdown. Renders JavaScript before extraction. Returns markdown plus metadata (title, word count). |
| `SIMPLESCRAPER_MCP_EXTRACT_URLS` | Extract urls | Discover all page URLs on a website by parsing its sitemap (and the sitemap index if present). Returns a deduplicated list of page URLs. |
| `SIMPLESCRAPER_MCP_GET_LATEST_RESULTS` | Get latest results | Get the most recent scraped results for a recipe. Returns the existing data from the last completed run without scraping again. |
| `SIMPLESCRAPER_MCP_GET_RECIPE` | Get recipe | Retrieve full details of a specific scrape recipe: name, URL, creation date, last run time, and selectors. |
| `SIMPLESCRAPER_MCP_GET_RESULTS` | Get results | Fetch the scraped data from a specific run by results_id. Supports ordering (by index or timestamp) and pagination via limit and offset. |
| `SIMPLESCRAPER_MCP_GET_RESULTS_HISTORY` | Get results history | List previous scrape runs for a recipe. Each entry has results_id, scrape timestamp, and page count. Returns run metadata only, not the scraped data itself. |
| `SIMPLESCRAPER_MCP_LIST_RECIPES` | List recipes | List the user's scrape recipes, with optional filters by domain, name keyword, or recent activity, and sorting by creation date, last-run, or name. |
| `SIMPLESCRAPER_MCP_RUN_RECIPE` | Run recipe | Run a scrape recipe to extract fresh data from its configured URL. Supports async mode, source URL override, markdown extraction, and batch (crawler) mode. |
| `SIMPLESCRAPER_MCP_SCREENSHOT` | Screenshot | Capture a screenshot of a web page (1 credit per request). Returns JSON with a hosted screenshot URL by default. Supports full-page capture, custom viewport, format/quality, delays, and popup/ad hiding. Defaults output to 'url' so the response stays small; 'binary' returns raw image bytes and is not suited to an MCP text response. |
| `SIMPLESCRAPER_MCP_SMART_EXTRACT` | Smart extract | Extract specific named fields from one page using AI. Pass a comma-separated schema like 'product name, price, sku' and get those fields back as a structured object, plus the CSS selectors that matched them. |
| `SIMPLESCRAPER_MCP_UPDATE_BATCH_URLS` | Update batch urls | Add or replace the list of batch (crawler) URLs for a recipe. 'append' adds to the existing list, 'replace' overwrites it. |
| `SIMPLESCRAPER_MCP_UPDATE_RECIPE` | Update recipe | Update an existing scrape recipe's name, URL, or selectors. Supports 'replace' (default) or 'merge' modes for selector updates. |

## Supported Triggers

None listed.

## Creating MCP Server - Stand-alone vs Composio SDK

Once connected, ChatGPT Work can access the Simplescraper MCP server via Composio to run actions that you authorize, directly in your workspace.

## Complete Code

None listed.

## How to build Simplescraper MCP Agent with another framework

- [Claude Cowork](https://composio.dev/toolkits/simplescraper_mcp/framework/claude-cowork)
- [Hermes](https://composio.dev/toolkits/simplescraper_mcp/framework/hermes-agent)

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## Frequently Asked Questions

### What are the differences in Tool Router MCP and Simplescraper MCP?

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

### Can I use Tool Router MCP with ChatGPT Work?

Yes, you can. ChatGPT Work 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 Simplescraper tools.

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

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

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