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OpenAI is a AI & ML MCP server that lets Claude Code, Cursor, Windsurf and any MCP-compatible AI agent gPT models, DALL-E, Whisper via OpenAI API. Install in 1 minute with mcpizy install openai.

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OpenAI

Install verified 5 tools

AI & ML

Last updated September 23, 2026 · By MCPizy team

GPT models, DALL-E, Whisper via OpenAI API

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Install OpenAI

Via MCPizy CLI (recommended):
mcpizy install openai
Or run directly:
npx -y openai-mcp-server

Tools exposed

5 tools available
chat_completion

Call an OpenAI chat model

Inputs

  • modelstringrequired
  • messagesobject[]required
create_image

Generate images with DALL-E

Inputs

  • promptstringrequired
  • sizestringoptional
create_embedding

Create a text embedding

Inputs

  • inputstringrequired
  • modelstringoptional
list_models

List available OpenAI models

transcribe_audio

Transcribe audio with Whisper

Inputs

  • filestringrequired

Configuration

Works identically across clients. Only the config file path differs.

Claude Code~/.claude.json
{
  "mcpServers": {
    "openai": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "openai-mcp-server"
      ],
      "env": {
        "OPENAI_API_KEY": "sk-..."
      }
    }
  }
}
Cursor.cursor/mcp.json
{
  "mcpServers": {
    "openai": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "openai-mcp-server"
      ],
      "env": {
        "OPENAI_API_KEY": "sk-..."
      }
    }
  }
}
Windsurf~/.codeium/windsurf/mcp_config.json
{
  "mcpServers": {
    "openai": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "openai-mcp-server"
      ],
      "env": {
        "OPENAI_API_KEY": "sk-..."
      }
    }
  }
}

Authentication setup

  1. 1

    Create an API key in the OpenAI platform

    Get it OPENAI_API_KEY

What you can do with OpenAI MCP

Paste any of these prompts into Claude Code, Cursor or another MCP-compatible client.

“Ask GPT-4o to summarise this 10-page PDF”

Uses: chat_completion

“Generate a 1024x1024 image of a cyberpunk cat”

Uses: create_image

“Embed these 3 product descriptions for semantic search”

Uses: create_embedding

“Transcribe the meeting.mp3 file”

Uses: transcribe_audio

Works with

Claude Code
Claude Desktop
Cursor
Windsurf
VS Code + Copilot
Any MCP Client

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Frequently asked questions

What is the OpenAI MCP server?

OpenAI is listed as an AI & ML Model Context Protocol server whose documented purpose is to let an MCP-compatible agent gPT models, DALL-E, Whisper via OpenAI API. Client support, permissions and authentication remain specific to the upstream project.

How do I install OpenAI MCP with Claude Code?

The fastest way is the MCPizy CLI: run `mcpizy install openai` and MCPizy will add the server to your `.claude.json` automatically. You can also install it manually by adding an entry under `mcpServers` in `.claude.json` with the command `npx -y openai-mcp-server` and restarting Claude Code.

Does MCPizy charge to view or install OpenAI MCP?

No. Reading this profile and copying its install guidance is free. Upstream software, API, account or usage costs are separate, and licence coverage should be checked from the linked source when available.

Does OpenAI MCP work with Cursor and Windsurf?

The MCP standard is supported by those clients, but a specific server can still have client-specific setup or transport limits. Use the configuration shown on this page when present and verify the upstream instructions before installation.

What can I do with OpenAI MCP?

Its documented purpose is to let an MCP-compatible agent gPT models, DALL-E, Whisper via OpenAI API. The exact tools, permissions and write capabilities depend on the server version and configuration shown by the upstream project.

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