- Retrieve relevant, up-to-date context when you invoke Qontext
- Keep full governance and permissions in Qontext
Installation
Qontext is available as a plugin in ChatGPT and Codex. Install the published plugin, or connect Qontext manually over MCP.- From the plugin directory
- Manual MCP connection
1
Open the Qontext plugin
In ChatGPT on the web or in the desktop app, open Plugins, search for Qontext, and select the Qontext plugin. You can also open the Qontext plugin directly.
2
Install the plugin
Click Install plugin.
3
Connect to Qontext
If prompted, click Connect, log in to Qontext, and allow access.
From now on, ChatGPT will use your context repository to retrieve context when you invoke Qontext.
Using Qontext in ChatGPT
Once Qontext is connected, using it is simple:1
Start a new chat
Open a new conversation in ChatGPT.
2
Invoke Qontext
Type @Qontext or Use Qontext in your message to let ChatGPT retrieve the context needed to give you the best answer.

3
Write your prompt
Add your question or task and send the message.
4
Get context-aware responses
ChatGPT automatically retrieves relevant context from your connected context repository to complete the task.
Example prompts
Troubleshooting
Qontext doesn't show up after connecting it
Qontext doesn't show up after connecting it
A few things to check:
- Open Plugins and confirm that Qontext appears among your installed plugins or MCP connections.
- Ensure Developer Mode is on under Settings → Security and login before creating a manual MCP connection.
- If your workspace manages plugins or Developer Mode, ask your workspace admin to confirm access.
I can't turn on Developer Mode
I can't turn on Developer Mode
Install Qontext from the plugin directory instead. In a managed workspace, ask your workspace admin whether Developer Mode is available.



