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Connect Claude & ChatGPT to Parallel

Ask your AI which document requests are still waiting on a client, or to start a new parallel from a template and send it. It can read each field and reply, download uploaded files, approve or reject answers and send reminders. It also keeps profiles and contacts up to date and closes a parallel when everything is in.

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Try asking

“Start a KYC parallel for Nordic Foods from our onboarding template and send it to their CFO.”
The AI finds the template, creates the parallel and sends it to the contact by email.
“What is still missing in the Acme onboarding?”
It lists the parallel's fields and replies so you see which questions and documents are still open.
“Download the passport copy Jane uploaded.”
It finds the reply in the parallel and gets a download link for the file.

What your AI can do

Parallels and templates

Search parallels, create them from templates, send them by email, update name, deadline and signers, and reopen, close or delete them.

Replies and files

Read fields and replies, download uploaded files, approve or reject replies, add replies on a recipient's behalf and send reminders.

Contacts and profiles

List and create contacts, search, create and update profiles for people and companies, and add comments, notes and tags.

“Reject the bank statement, it is older than three months.”
It rejects that reply on the field so the recipient can upload a new one.
“Remind everyone who has not finished the annual update.”
It lists the recipients and their status and sends a reminder email with your message to each one who is not done.
“Everything is in for Acme. Close it and add a note for the team.”
It adds an internal note that only your team sees and closes the parallel so no more replies come in.

30 tools for Parallel

These tools are switched on when you connect. You can switch any of them off, or require your approval before it runs.

add_field_replyVisible to othersAdd a reply to a field (`field_id`) of a parallel (`petition_id`) with a `reply` value, e.g. to fill in information on the recipient's behalf.
add_parallel_commentVisible to othersPost a comment (`content`) on a parallel (`petition_id`). Comments are visible to the recipients and notify them.
add_parallel_noteVisible to othersAdd an internal note (`content`) to a parallel (`petition_id`). Notes are visible only to your team, not to recipients.
add_parallel_tagChanges dataAdd a tag (`name`) to a parallel (`petition_id`).
approve_replyVisible to othersApprove a recipient's reply (`reply_id`) on a field (`field_id`) of a parallel (`petition_id`).
close_parallelVisible to othersClose a parallel (`petition_id`) once all information has been collected, so recipients can no longer reply.
create_contactChanges dataCreate a contact with `email` and `first_name`, and optionally `last_name`.
create_parallelChanges dataCreate a new parallel from a template (`template_id`), optionally with a `name`. It is created as a draft until sent.
create_profileChanges dataCreate a profile of a given type (`profile_type_id`) with its field `values`.
delete_parallelDeletesPermanently delete a parallel by `petition_id`, including its replies and files. This cannot be undone.
download_reply_fileGet a download link for a file a recipient uploaded as a reply (`reply_id`) in a parallel (`petition_id`).
get_contactGet one contact by `contact_id`, including name and email.
get_current_userGet the Parallel user the connection is acting as, including name, email and organization.
get_parallelGet one parallel by `petition_id`, including name, status, recipients and progress.
get_profileGet one profile by `profile_id` with its field values.
list_contactsList contacts in your organization, with paging and sorting.
list_parallel_commentsList the comments on a parallel (`petition_id`).
list_parallel_fieldsList the fields (questions and document requests) of a parallel (`petition_id`) with their replies.
list_parallel_recipientsList the recipients of a parallel (`petition_id`) with their access IDs and status.
list_profile_typesList the profile types (e.g. individual, company) with their IDs and fields.
list_templatesList the parallel templates, optionally filtered by `tags`. Use it to get a `template_id` before creating a parallel.
list_usersList the users in your Parallel organization.
reject_replyVisible to othersReject a recipient's reply (`reply_id`) on a field (`field_id`) of a parallel (`petition_id`) so they can provide it again.
reopen_parallelVisible to othersReopen a closed or completed parallel (`petition_id`) so recipients can reply again.
search_parallelsSearch parallels (document-collection processes) by `search` text, `status`, `tags` or source template (`from_template_id`), with paging.
search_profilesSearch profiles (people or companies you keep records on) by `search` text, `profile_type_id`, `status` or field `values`.
send_parallelVisible to othersSend a parallel (`petition_id`) to one or more `contacts` by email, with optional `subject`, `message`, `scheduled_at` and `reminders_config`. This emails the recipients.
send_recipient_reminderChanges dataSend a reminder email with a `message` to a recipient (`access_id`) of a parallel (`petition_id`).
update_parallelChanges dataUpdate a parallel's `name`, `deadline`, `locale` or `signers` by `petition_id`.
update_profileChanges dataUpdate a profile's field `values` by `profile_id`. Only the fields you pass change.

Set up in three steps

1
Pick the app
Create a free PipMCP account and choose Parallel from the app list.
2
Paste your key
Paste a Parallel API token. In Parallel open Settings > API tokens (onparallel.com/en/app/settings/tokens), create a token and copy it.
3
Add the link to your AI
You get a personal MCP link. Add it to Claude, ChatGPT or Cursor:
1. Click your name, then Settings › Connectors › Add custom connector.
2. Paste your link as the Remote MCP server URL.
3. Switch it on from the + menu in a chat.

Questions

What can the AI do in Parallel?

The AI can search parallels, templates, profiles, contacts and users and read a parallel's fields, replies, recipients and comments. It can create and send parallels, approve, reject or add replies, download uploaded files, send reminders, add comments, notes and tags, update, reopen, close or delete parallels, and create or update contacts and profiles.

Does the AI see my Parallel API token?

No. Your Parallel credentials are encrypted at rest and never shown to the AI. After you save them, they are not shown again, not even to you. The AI only sees the results of the tools it calls.

Can I control what the AI is allowed to do?

Yes. You choose which tools are switched on, so you can start read-only. Sending a parallel, sending a reminder and posting a comment all reach your recipients, and deleting a parallel removes its replies and files for good. These can require your approval before they run. Every tool call is logged.

Does it work with ChatGPT?

Yes. In ChatGPT go to Settings › Apps & Connectors › Advanced and turn on Developer mode, then add your PipMCP link. Developer mode needs a paid ChatGPT plan: Plus, Pro, Business or Enterprise. The same link also works in Claude (Settings › Connectors › Add custom connector), Cursor and other MCP clients.

What does it cost?

PipMCP has a free plan with no credit card required. Paid plans bill per completed task. You also need your own Parallel account.

What is the difference between a comment and a note?

A comment on a parallel is visible to the recipients and notifies them. A note is internal and only your team can see it. The AI has separate tools for each, so you can switch on notes and keep comments off or behind approval.