ChatGPT

Add the archive to ChatGPT as a custom app.

Not connected

Custom apps require an eligible ChatGPT plan and Developer mode under Settings → Apps → Advanced.

Setup

In ChatGPT open Settings → Apps → Advanced and enable Developer mode.

Return to Settings → Apps and select Create app.

Paste the server URL, select Authentication: None, scan the tools, and create the app.

Authentication: none — public and free to use

What is it?

Avakum gives an AI assistant direct, read-only access to a curated archive of Slavic Protestant history: Baptists and Evangelical Christians-Baptists, Pentecostals, Mennonites, Adventists, and independent evangelical communities. It retrieves books, documents, people, churches, and events with verifiable source references.

What the connector can access

Search churches, history, doctrine, books, and primary documents

Trace every supported claim to a real [S#] source

Open the cited book at the relevant page or text fragment

Ask in English, Russian, Ukrainian, or the source language

Frequently asked questions

What is this connector?

It is an MCP server that lets a compatible assistant search the Slavic Protestant archive when a question needs source evidence.

Does the archive require a subscription?

No. The archive connector is free. Your chosen assistant may require an eligible plan for custom connectors.

Do I need technical knowledge?

No. For supported assistants, setup is normally a single server URL.

What data is sent?

The connector receives the question needed to search the archive. Do not include private or sensitive information in research queries.

How do I disconnect it?

Remove the connector from your assistant's settings at any time.