> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://docs.hostelmate.co/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://docs.hostelmate.co/connect-claude-chatgpt.md).

# Ask AI about your hostel

Ask Claude or ChatGPT about your arrivals, bookings, payments and revenue. Connect in a minute with your Hostel Mate login. It can only read, never change.

Connect Hostel Mate once, then just ask: *"Who checks in today?"*, *"How much has Maria paid?"*, *"What did we make last month?"*

It signs in with your own Hostel Mate login, so it sees what you see. It can look things up, but it can't change anything.

## Claude

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1. Open [HostelMate in Claude's directory](https://claude.ai/directory/hostelmate) and click **Connect**.
2. Sign in with your Hostel Mate email and password, then click **Sign in and allow**.

That's it. Start a new chat and ask *"List my properties"*.

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In Claude, open [Connectors](https://claude.ai/customize/connectors), click **Browse connectors** and search **HostelMate**. Or click **Add custom connector**, paste `https://mcp.hostelmate.co/mcp`, click **Add**, then **Connect**.

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## ChatGPT

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Works on Plus, Pro, Business and Enterprise, in the browser.

1. Open [ChatGPT](https://chatgpt.com) → **Settings → Apps → Advanced** and turn on **Developer mode**.
2. Create an app with the address `https://mcp.hostelmate.co/mcp` and choose **OAuth**.
3. Sign in with your Hostel Mate email and password.

## Good questions to try

* *"Who arrives and who leaves today?"*
* *"Is anything double-booked this weekend?"*
* *"Show me this week's Booking.com bookings."*
* *"Daily revenue since 1 September."* (Managers only, not on Lite.)

## Your data

* Guest phone numbers, emails, passports and card details are **never** shared with the AI.
* Your password goes only to Hostel Mate. Claude and ChatGPT never see it.
* You stay connected for 20 days, then sign in again. To disconnect, remove it in your connector settings.

Stuck? Email <contact@hostelmate.co> and tell us which app you used and what you asked.