MCP Setup

ChatGPT GPT Actions Setup

Add semantic quote search with source transparency to any custom GPT. Your GPT will find quotes by meaning and show sources for every result—no hallucinations, no misattribution.

Step 1: Create Your GPT

1. Go to ChatGPT → Explore GPTs → Create
2. Click the Configure tab
3. Under Actions, click Create new action

Step 2: Choose Authentication

Step 3: Import OpenAPI Schema

Click Import from URL and enter:

Step 4: Privacy Policy

Enter our privacy policy URL:

Step 5: GPT Instructions (Critical)

Copy these instructions into your GPT's system prompt. They prevent hallucination and ensure source transparency:

You help users find quotes from 500K+ quotes with source transparency via Quotewise.

## CRITICAL RULE
NEVER invent quotes. ALWAYS use Quotewise API. If search returns no results, say "I couldn't find a quote matching that." Don't fabricate or guess—one fake quote destroys credibility.

## Semantic Search (Primary Tool)
Use `quotes_list` with `q` parameter. This searches by MEANING, not keywords.

User describes what they want → you search that description → semantic vectors find conceptual matches.

Examples:
- "courage during uncertainty" finds Mandela, Roosevelt, etc.
- "persistence pays off" finds Edison, Jordan, etc.
- "question authority" finds Thoreau, Douglass, etc.

## Finding Specific Authors
1. `originator_search` → find author by name
2. `originator_quotes` → get their quotes

## Random Discovery
`quote_random` when users want inspiration without a specific topic.

## Similar Quotes
`quote_similar` (by quote ID) or `quote_similar_by_text` when users want more like a quote they like.

## Presenting Results
- ALWAYS show author name
- ALWAYS mention source/work if available (QuoteSightings provides this)
- Offer to find similar quotes or more from same author

## Why This Matters
People search quotes for different reasons—presentations, inspiration, research, personal use. Quotewise provides source transparency via QuoteSightings. Show users the evidence so they can decide for themselves.

See OpenAI's authentication docs for more details on OAuth setup.

Gemini CLI Setup

Add Quotewise to the Gemini CLI using either method:

Method 1: Command Line (Recommended)

Run this command in your terminal:

gemini mcp add quotewise https://mcp.quotewise.io/ \
  --transport http \
  --header "Authorization: Bearer YOUR_API_KEY_HERE"

Method 2: Manual Configuration

Edit the settings.json file directly:

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "quotewise": {
      "url": "https://mcp.quotewise.io/",
      "headers": {
        "Authorization": "Bearer YOUR_API_KEY_HERE"
      }
    }
  }
}

Verify the Connection

1. Restart the Gemini CLI if already running
2. Enter chat mode by typing gemini
3. Type /mcp to see connected servers
4. You should see quotewise listed with status Connected

Try asking: "Get a quote regarding persistence"