Connect AI tools to the RocketReach MCP – RocketReach

Integrations: Setup RocketReach MCP in your AI Platform

If you use ChatGPT, Claude, Cursor, or any other AI platform that allows MCP you can connect the RocketReach MCP Server to bring verified data directly into your AI chats and workflows.

📑 In this article - click to jump to section:

How to Connect with ChatGPT
How to Connect with Claude
Claude Code Connection Steps
How to Connect with Other Platforms
Setup FAQ

ChatGPT Connection Steps

If you previously setup RocketReach MCP as a custom connector, it is recommended but not required to install the new official plugin.

1: Log into RocketReach

Start by checking that you're logged into the correct RocketReach account. Visit the Account Settings page to confirm that you see your RocketReach credits.

🪙 Reminder! If your plan includes Export Credits, using MCP to access contacts will consume Export Credits.

2: Log into ChatGPT

In another browser tab, go to ChatGPT > Plugins and search for RocketReach, or simply click the link here.

Click the 'Install plugin' button:

3: Approve Connection

ChatGPT will show you a prompt to sign-in on RocketReach; please click the button to continue. You will then see a confirmation from RocketReach that you are sharing access – double-check that it is the real "Verified Official" ChatGPT app, then click 'Approve' to finish.

You're all set! You can now leverage RocketReach company & person profiles in combination with any other data that you pull into ChatGPT (including web search).

4: (Optional) Configure Permissions

After approval, ChatGPT will return you to the RocketReach plugin page in ChatGPT. You can click 'Start chat' to immediately start using, or click the 'Settings' menu (gear icon) to access plugin settings.

By default, the app starts on "Allow low-risk" meaning ChatGPT will automatically proceed for most actions, but in some cases it may send you a message asking for permission to continue:

You can change this setting any time by returning to Settings > Plugins > RocketReach.

Claude Connection Steps

Temporary steps! The RocketReach MCP is new, and we're currently awaiting addition to Claude's connector directory.

Let's make Claude even better with verified data from RocketReach. Starting from RocketReach, first confirm that you're in the right account. Go to the top right corner and select Account Settings. Verify that you see your credits and check what kind of credits. If you have export credits, that's what you'll be using with MCP. Next, on the left side menu, let's look for MCP servers toward the bottom. We want this URL in the green box, so click the copy button. Switching to Claude, in the left side, look for customize, and then connectors in the bottom left. In the top right corner, we want to add custom connector. You may not see this option if you're in a team account for Claude and don't have the right permissions. In the new window, we'll add the name for RocketReach and paste the URL. We don't need to fill out the other fields, just click Add. Please pause here on the permissions, make sure you read and understand them. Also, always verify the name of the app that you're connecting to RocketReach. When you're ready, click approve. And back in Claude, you'll see a confirmation message. And a good first prompt is to simply test the connection. If everything was done correctly, you'll see your RocketReach account details and your credits, and now you're ready to use RocketReach verified data without leaving Claude. For more ideas about how to use this, you can ask Claude in the chat or check out our guides in the RocketReach help center.

1: Log into RocketReach

Start by checking that you're logged into the correct RocketReach account. Visit the Account Settings page to confirm that you see your RocketReach credits.

🪙 Reminder! If your plan includes Export Credits, using MCP to access contacts will consume Export Credits.

2: Log into Claude

Log into your Claude account and navigate to 'Customize' (main navigation) then 'Connectors', or simply click the link here. Near the top of the new window, click the 'Add' button and select 'Add Custom Connector'.

*Note: If you are on a team plan in Claude and do not see the option to add custom connector, it may have been disabled by your administrator.

3: Create Claude Connector

In the window, type in "RocketReach" in the first field, then in the second field paste: https://mcp.rocketreach.co/mcp

Then click the 'Add' button to continue. (You can skip the OAuth fields as they will be handled automatically in the next step).

4: Approve Connection

For the final step, you'll see an approval message from RocketReach. Please first double-check that it is the real "Verified Official" Claude app, then click 'Approve' to finish.

Ready! Now Claude will automatically utilize RocketReach tools when it judges that the task would benefit from verified contact data.

5: (Optional) Configure Permissions

In Claude's 'Connectors' area, you can open the RocketReach connector to review Claude's permissions. Since "Lookup" actions will use credits, you may prefer to keep these as "Needs approval". Overall you'll have the fewest interruptions and most speed if you choose "Always allow".

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Claude Code Connection Steps

If you're utilizing Claude Code, the RocketReach MCP is a must-have addition.

AI Chat is fast to get started and easy to use, but it's best for user-initiated tasks. As you grow, you may find you want automatically repeating tasks or multi-threaded tasks, and that's where Claude Code outshines basic chat.

Savvy AI users turn to Claude Code for more control and to design robust AI workflows that deliver real impact. Adding RocketReach MCP can be helpful to discover new companies/leads, or to enrich existing data that you've connected to Claude Code.

Complete setup instructions and technical documentation are available here.

Custom Connector for Other Platforms

The exact setup steps will vary depending on the AI tool that you want to connect. However, in general you’ll follow this process:

In your AI tool, find the connectors area (often in Settings or Apps) and add a new custom connector.
When prompted, copy and paste this connection URL:
https://mcp.rocketreach.co/mcp
When the AI tool redirects you to RocketReach, sign in to the appropriate RocketReach account and confirm your consent.

That's it! You're ready to go. A good first prompt is to ask the AI about your new app integration (for example: "check if the RocketReach MCP is connected").

You can easily remove the connection anytime by going to the MCP page in RocketReach and clicking the “Disconnect” button next to the desired app.

Setup FAQ

Important Reminders:

RocketReach MCP can be connected to any AI tool that supports MCP.
Access to MCP is included with all RocketReach plans, including free trial.
Accessing contact data via MCP connection counts as an export activity and will use your RocketReach Export Credits if your plan includes Export Credits.
If your AI tool has a paid plan and limited tokens, please reference your AI provider's documentation for further information about how using MCP may impact token usage.

❓ Does it matter which AI I use?

Absolutely. Every conversational AI has its own abilities and quirks. No matter which AI you use, the RocketReach data is the same; however, your ability to interact and see the data is primarily controlled by the AI platform. (If you care, during internal testing we unanimously felt Claude provided the best experience.)

❓ The AI that I use is not listed here.

RocketReach MCP can be connected to any AI tool that supports MCP, including Copilot, Cursor, and Windsurf. The easiest way to confirm is to ask your AI tool: Can I connect an MCP? Give me instructions.

Note: At this time, Gemini does not support MCP, so RocketReach cannot be integrated to Gemini.

❓ Do I need a paid plan account?

Most AI platforms do not require a paid plan to connect MCP, but there are some exceptions. You do not need to purchase a RocketReach subscription to use RocketReach MCP. However, please keep in mind that as a free or trial user you will receive only a limited number of credits to exchange for contacts.

❓ Do the account email addresses need to match?

No, it's ok if you use different email addresses for your RocketReach login and your AI tool login. The RocketReach MCP uses OAuth, which just means that a secure connection is made without either side needing to share passwords. Neither side cares what your registered email address is; however, for your own organization you may find it helpful to use the same email address.

For RocketReach: How do I change the name or email address on my account?

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Additional Resources:

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