> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.consensus.app/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Connect ChatGPT

> Connect the Consensus app in ChatGPT.

**One-click:** open [Consensus in the ChatGPT app directory](https://chatgpt.com/plugins/plugin_asdk_app_6943e6f4a928819195962de16fb9ffe4) and click **Connect**. Or connect manually:

<Steps>
  <Step title="Open ChatGPT">
    Open [chatgpt.com](https://chatgpt.com) and sign in.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Find Consensus">
    Open **Apps** from the sidebar, search for **Consensus**, and click **Connect**.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Sign in">
    Sign in with your Consensus account when prompted.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Start searching">
    Ask a research question, or call it by name: "Use Consensus to find RCTs on…"
  </Step>
</Steps>

Search results display in an interactive widget showing top papers with citations and direct links.

<Note>
  Consensus also works with ChatGPT Deep Research. See [Using Consensus with ChatGPT Deep Research](/consensus-mcp#using-consensus-with-chatgpt-deep-research) below.
</Note>

## Next

<CardGroup cols={2}>
  <Card title="Verify your connection" icon="circle-check" href="/consensus-mcp#verify-your-connection">
    Run a test search and fix common setup issues.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Plans and access" icon="credit-card" href="/mcp-plans-and-access">
    Papers per search, monthly calls, and rate limits for each plan.
  </Card>
</CardGroup>