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1-Click Custom Connector Ready3 min readUpdated September 2026

Connect AI to Shakehand in 60 Seconds

Give Claude, ChatGPT & Cursor direct superpowers to verify emails, audit sender domains, find B2B leads, and handle your inbox.

No API Keys Required1-Click OAuth Authorize11 Autonomous Outreach Tools

Why We Made MCP Frictionless & Easy

You shouldn't have to struggle with complex terminal commands or secret keys just to connect an AI assistant.

The Old, Complicated Way ❌
  • •Generating and copying raw API keys
  • •Hunting hidden file paths on macOS/Windows
  • •Editing raw JSON configs and fixing syntax errors
  • •Installing Node.js & debugging terminal crashes
The Shakehand 1-Click Way ✅
  • •Add Connector URL: https://shakehand.cloud/api/mcp
  • •Click "Authorize" in your browser (OAuth 2.0)
  • •Instantly start prompting your AI assistant
  • •Zero code, zero terminal, 100% cloud hosted
Universal MCP Connector

Your Universal Connector Endpoint

Paste this URL into any custom connector, Claude, Cursor, or AI agent tool manager:

Live & Ready
https://shakehand.cloud/api/mcp

Choose Your AI App

Click your client below for instant, simple 3-step setup:

GPT

ChatGPT Custom GPT Setup

Connect ChatGPT directly to Shakehand via OpenAPI 3.1 Actions (No coding required).

1

Open GPT Builder

Go to ChatGPT > Explore GPTs > Create. Under Configure, name it "Shakehand Assistant".

2

Import Schema URL

Click "Create new action", then click "Import from URL" and paste the schema link below:

3

Authorize & Prompt!

Under Authentication, select OAuth or API Key (Bearer), save your GPT, and start chatting!

Recommended System Prompt (Paste into Instructions)

Tells ChatGPT exactly how to use all 11 email & deliverability tools.

Full Suite Included

11 Tools Your AI Automatically Gets

Everything works out of the box once connected. No individual tool configuration needed!

Deliverability

Email Bounce Verification

Deep SMTP handshake, MX check, and disposable domain filtering before sending.

Health Audit

Domain DNS Health (0-100)

Audit SPF, DKIM, DMARC, and MX records to keep campaigns out of spam folders.

Lead Discovery

Decision-Maker Lead Gen

Extract verified B2B emails by job title, industry, and geographic location.

Outreach

Campaign Sequence Creator

Create multi-step automated cold outreach sequences directly via AI prompts.

Inbox

Master Unified Inbox

Read unread prospect replies across all connected Gmail, Outlook, & SMTP inboxes.

Dispatch

AI Quick-Reply Dispatch

Send high-converting personalized replies directly from warm authenticated mailboxes.

CRM

CRM Contacts Manager

Query and filter prospect lists with deliverability tags and custom variables.

Templates

High-Converting Templates

Access proven cold email templates optimized for B2B reply rates.

Analytics

Live Outreach Analytics

Monitor warm mailboxes, quota capacities, sent volume, and conversion stats.

Ready-to-Use AI Prompts (Click to Copy)

Test your newly connected AI assistant right away by pasting any of these prompts:

🛡️ Audit Domain Deliverability

"Check the DNS deliverability health, SPF, DKIM, and DMARC score for mydomain.com using Shakehand."

✉️ Verify Prospect Email

"Verify if alex@samplecompany.com is valid and deliverable, and check bounce risk before we send outreach."

🎯 Find Decision-Maker Leads

"Find 5 verified Head of Sales or VP Growth leads at B2B software companies in California using Shakehand."

📬 Check Inbox & Draft Follow-Up

"Check unread prospect replies in my Shakehand unified inbox and draft a winning reply to the latest interested lead."

Frequently Asked Questions

Do I need to generate an API key to connect?

No! For custom connectors, ChatGPT, and Smithery, you can use direct 1-click authorization via OAuth 2.0. You only need an API key if you are writing custom backend code or curl scripts.

Can I use this with ChatGPT Plus or Team?

Yes! Anyone with access to ChatGPT Custom GPTs can add the Shakehand OpenAPI schema in 1 click and prompt it from the ChatGPT web app or mobile app.

Is my email data and sending quota safe?

Yes. All connections are encrypted over HTTPS. Your AI assistant will only perform actions inside your own authenticated Shakehand workspace.