How to Use Lasso with AI (ChatGPT, Claude, Cursor, and MCPs)

Overview

Lasso can connect directly to ChatGPT. It also has an MCP that can connect to Claude, Cursor, or any MCP client.

Once connected, you can ask the AI about your Lasso affiliate links, opportunities, broken or out-of-stock items, and clicks in plain language.

💡 This requires a Lasso account. If you don’t have one yet, sign up for free (no card required).

Initial responses are recommendations only. Nothing changes on your site until you confirm it first.

The setup depends on whether you’re using ChatGPT or another AI platform. You can connect both if you’d like.

We'll cover the ChatGPT connection steps first, and then explain how to connect any other AI platform using the Lasso MCP. 👇

Option 1: Connecting Lasso to ChatGPT

ChatGPT uses an app connection, so you don’t need to install anything, copy a license key, or add a configuration file. The Lasso WordPress plugin is also optional.

1. Find Lasso in ChatGPT

In ChatGPT, go to Apps and search for Lasso.

You can also start a message with: @Lasso.

2. Connect Lasso to ChatGPT

After you find it:

Click Connect
Authorize with your Lasso login
Select the site you want to connect

That’s the whole setup. 🚀

Option 2: Connecting the Lasso MCP

Lasso MCP works with Claude Code, Claude.ai, Cursor, and other Streamable HTTP MCP clients.

1. Get your Lasso license key

In Lasso, go to your WordPress page and copy your License Key.

(Note, if you use non-WordPress sites, you can also find your License Key under the Websites tab.)

Treat your license key like a password. Don't share it with anyone you don't trust.

2. Add the Lasso server to your MCP client

The steps depend on what you're connecting to. For each one, replace YOUR_LICENSE_KEY with the license key from your Lasso account.

Claude Code

Run this once in your terminal:

claude mcp add --transport http lasso https://lasso.link/mcp \
  --header "Authorization: Bearer YOUR_LICENSE_KEY"

Verify the connection with: claude mcp list.

Claude.ai

Go to Settings → Connectors → Add custom connector.

Enter:

Name: Lasso
URL: https://lasso.link/mcp
Auth: Bearer YOUR_LICENSE_KEY

Your connection will sync to Claude desktop and mobile automatically.

Cursor

Add the following to .cursor/mcp.json in your project (or ~/.cursor/mcp.json for all projects):

{
    "mcpServers": {
        "lasso": {
            "url": "https://lasso.link/mcp",
            "headers": {
                "Authorization": "Bearer YOUR_LICENSE_KEY"
            }
        }
    }
}

Go to Cursor → Settings → MCP. A green dot shows when Lasso is connected.

Other MCP clients

For any Streamable HTTP MCP client, use:

URL:     https://lasso.link/mcp
Header:  Authorization: Bearer YOUR_LICENSE_KEY
Transport: streamable-http

Ask your first question

Once you finish your connection steps from above, try a sample prompt like this:

Where am I leaving money on the table?

Connect Lasso MCP. List alerts and opportunities. Dry-run the top 10 Lasso Opportunities or unmonetized links. Do not change anything until I confirm.

This connects and scans only. It only makes changes after you explicitly confirm them.

💡 TIP: If you have more than one site in your Lasso account, tell the AI which site to use. Don’t let it guess.

Other sample prompts

What’s broken or still on 3% Amazon this week? Don’t change anything.
Which of my Amazon products could earn a higher commission?
Monetize this published post: find unpaid Amazon URLs. Show me the list first.
How many clicks did this Lasso link get in the last 30 days?

Frequently asked questions

Can Lasso change my site?

Only after you explicitly confirm a specific dry run or action. By default, Lasso is read-only.

Do I need WordPress or the Lasso plugin?

No. You can connect Lasso without WordPress or a Lasso plugin.

Do I need to code?

No. ChatGPT and the MCP use guided connections. Claude Code, Cursor, and other MCP clients may require you to paste a command or configuration, as shown above.

Is it free?

Yes. Lasso AI connections use your existing Lasso account. No card is required to create an account.

What can Lasso see?

Lasso can only access the site(s) you connect:

For MCP clients, this is the site associated with the license key you use.
For ChatGPT, this is the site you select when you authorize the connection.

If you have more than one site, tell the AI which property to use. Don’t let it guess.

Need Help?

If you have questions, the Lasso team is here to help. Click that chat bubble in the bottom right corner, or send an email to [email protected] anytime. We're here for you!