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Connect Codex to Blotato

Connect Codex to Blotato in 3 steps: 1. Sign in to ApexGenius and connect Blotato. 2. Add the ApexGenius plugin. 3. Start using Blotato in Codex. Start in Plugins in the ChatGPT desktop app and authorize your connection.

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How to connect Blotato to Codex

  1. 1Sign in to ApexGenius and connect Blotato
  2. 2Add the ApexGenius plugin to Codex
  3. 3Start using Blotato in Codex

FirstConnect Blotato to ApexGenius

ThenConnect ApexGenius to Codex

Blotatomy.blotato.com/settings/api1 of 3

Connect Blotato. Create an API key in Blotato. You paste it into ApexGenius once.

Then ask Codex:

List the social accounts connected to my Blotato account. Do not post, schedule, message, or spend credits.

Written setup, step by stepShow

Before you start

  • A paid Blotato subscription with API access. Blotato says creating an API key ends its free trial and starts the paid plan.
  • The social accounts you want to use already connected in Blotato.

1. Connect Blotato to ApexGenius

  1. Copy your API key in Blotato. In Blotato open Settings, then API, and choose Copy API Key. Keep the key private.
    The Blotato Settings page on the API tab, showing the Blotato API Key heading with the Copy API Key and Regenerate buttons. No key is shown.
    Settings, then API. Copy API Key puts your key on the clipboard without showing it on screen.Open full-size image (opens in a new tab)
  2. Open Blotato in Connections. Choose Connect or Add connection.
  3. Enter the API key. Paste the key from Blotato. ApexGenius supplies the server address and checks the key against your Blotato account.
  4. Check the saved connection. Save after validation succeeds. Review the Tools tab. Publishing, messages, automations, deletes and credit actions run when called.
Connect Blotato →

2. Connect ApexGenius to Codex

  1. In the desktop app, open Settings, then MCP servers and Add server.
  2. Name the server ApexGenius, choose Streamable HTTP, and paste the MCP address above.
  3. Save, then select Restart. Choose Authenticate for ApexGenius and complete the browser sign-in.
  4. When ApexGenius asks what this AI client may use, choose Read only for the first test, or Custom to limit it to the tools you need.
  5. Start a new conversation and select ApexGenius from the available tools before asking for live data.
Official Codex setup instructions ↗

Watch the setup

Follow each step at your own pace.

Codex desktop app with Plugins selected and ApexGenius listed under Available to your account.
Open Codex in the ChatGPT desktop app, then Plugins, and find ApexGenius.Open full-size image (opens in a new tab)

Step 1 of 4Open Plugins

The walkthrough uses the original ChatGPT web plugin captures. After connecting, open Codex in the desktop app and start a new task with ApexGenius. A ChatGPT web connection does not verify Codex access.

A public ApexGenius plugin listing is not verified. Use a plugin shared with you or one you created, subject to your account and workspace policy.

OpenAI Plugins guide (opens in a new tab)Full Codex setup guide
Create a personal plugin

Where Developer mode is available, open ChatGPT Settings, then Security and login, and enable it. In Plugins, select the plus button, enter ApexGenius and a description, then add this URL under Connection. Create the connection, complete OAuth, and review the tools. Return to Codex in the desktop app and start a new task with the plugin enabled.

https://server.autom8.pro/mcp
OpenAI custom connection guide (opens in a new tab)
No plugin available? Use desktop settings
  1. In the ChatGPT desktop app, open Settings, then MCP servers, then Add server.
  2. Name the server ApexGenius, choose Streamable HTTP, and paste the MCP address below.
  3. Save, select Restart, then Authenticate. Sign in to ApexGenius and authorize the intended connections and access.
  4. Start a new Codex task and ask one read-only question. Check the returned result and its matching successful read in Activity.
https://server.autom8.pro/mcp
OpenAI desktop MCP settings (opens in a new tab)
Manual setup for developers

Codex CLI is optional. Run these commands, complete browser authorization, then start a new session. Do not paste bearer tokens or static authorization headers.

Register the remote MCP server

codex mcp add apexgenius --url https://server.autom8.pro/mcp

Authorize in your browser

codex mcp login apexgenius

Inspect registered servers

codex mcp list

The desktop app, CLI, and IDE extension share MCP configuration on the same host. The IDE extension does not install plugins. ChatGPT web does not read local Codex configuration.

3. Verify one safe read

List the social accounts connected to my Blotato account. Do not post, schedule, message, or spend credits.

List the social accounts connected to my Blotato account. Do not post, schedule, message, or spend credits.

Compare the accounts with the Accounts page in Blotato. Listing accounts publishes nothing and spends no credits.

What Codex can do in Blotato

35 operations. Read looks things up and changes nothing. Write changes Blotato and runs only when that tool is enabled.

Read23 operations

Looks things up. Changes nothing.

Account

  • blotato_get_userRead your Blotato profile and plan.
  • blotato_get_creditsRead your remaining Blotato credits.
  • blotato_list_accountsList the social accounts connected to Blotato.
  • blotato_list_pinterest_boardsList the boards on a connected Pinterest account.

Posts

  • blotato_get_post_statusCheck whether a post published.
  • blotato_list_postsList your scheduled, published and failed posts.
  • blotato_list_schedulesList your scheduled posts.
  • blotato_get_scheduleRead one scheduled post.

Results

  • blotato_get_post_analyticsRead a published post’s results over time.
  • blotato_list_top_postsList your best posts by the measure you choose.

Content and visuals

  • blotato_get_source_statusCheck a source that is still being read.
  • blotato_list_visual_templatesList the visual templates you can use.
  • blotato_get_visual_statusCheck a visual that is still being made.

Comments and messages

  • blotato_list_commentsList comments on your posts.
  • blotato_get_commentRead one comment.
  • blotato_list_conversationsList your direct message conversations.
  • blotato_get_conversationRead one conversation.
  • blotato_list_messagesList direct messages.
  • blotato_get_messageRead one direct message.

DM automations

  • blotato_list_automationsList your DM automations.
  • blotato_get_automation_analyticsRead a DM automation’s results.
  • blotato_list_automation_runsList a DM automation’s runs.
  • blotato_list_automation_logsRead a DM automation’s logs.

Write12 operations

Changes Blotato. Runs only when enabled.

Posts

  • blotato_create_postPublish a post to a connected account, or schedule it. Published posts are public.
  • blotato_update_scheduleChange a scheduled post’s content or time.
  • blotato_delete_scheduleDelete a scheduled post. It cannot be undone.

Content and visuals

  • blotato_create_sourcePull and summarize content from a link, a YouTube video or text.
  • blotato_create_visualMake an image, infographic, carousel, slideshow or video from a template. Uses credits.
  • blotato_create_presigned_upload_urlGet a link to upload a file of your own.

Comments and messages

  • blotato_post_commentPost a comment or reply on Instagram or Facebook.
  • blotato_send_messageSend a direct message on Facebook or Instagram.

DM automations

  • blotato_create_automationCreate a DM automation that messages people when it is triggered.
  • blotato_update_automationChange a DM automation.
  • blotato_update_automation_triggerTurn one trigger on or off. It takes effect right away.
  • blotato_delete_automationArchive a DM automation so it stops sending.

You choose what Codex can use

When you approve Codex, pick Full access, Read only, or Custom. Read only allows the Read operations and nothing else. Custom picks apps and tools one by one.

Limits in Blotato

  • · The API key decides which Blotato account, social accounts and credits can be used.
  • · Published posts, comments and direct messages are public or reach real people right away. Making visuals uses Blotato credits.
  • · Enabled writes run immediately. Turn a tool off to block calls.
  • · Disconnecting stops future access. It does not take down a published post or a sent message.

What it looks like in Codex

An illustrative read-only request and response. Your results come from the account and dates you choose.

How the route works
Codex
CodexApexGenius MCP route
List my connected social accounts in Blotato. Do not post anything.
ApexGenius
Working with ApexGenius1 tool search · 1 read
RequestCheck the accounts
Account scopeAuthorized connections checked
apex_search_toolsBlotato accounts · Find Blotato toolsComplete
apex_call_write_toolblotato_list_accounts · List connected accountsComplete
Codex

Illustrative example: four accounts are connected, LinkedIn, Instagram, X and a Facebook page. Nothing was posted or changed.

Read-only route
Codex

Try asking

“List my connected social accounts in Blotato. Do not post anything.”

“Which of my posts did best last month?”

“What is scheduled to go out this week?”

“Schedule this post for LinkedIn on Tuesday at 9. Show me the post first.”

More connections like this one

One ApexGenius account covers every pair below. Connect an app once and each agent you allow can use it.

Codex with other apps

Questions people ask first

How do I connect Blotato?

Copy the API key from your Blotato account, open Blotato in ApexGenius Connections, and paste it in.

Can my AI publish posts?

Yes. It can publish now or schedule for later, and published posts are public. Enabled writes run immediately. Turn a tool off to block calls.

Can my AI reply to comments and messages?

Yes, on Instagram and Facebook. Replies and messages reach people right away.

Does it use Blotato credits?

Making visuals uses Blotato credits. Ask your AI to check your credits first.

Will this list of tools change?

Blotato publishes its MCP tools, and ApexGenius reads Blotato’s live list on every search. This page shows the list as of its review date.

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