Ever wished your AI assistant could reference your personal notes, decisions, and accumulated knowledge when answering questions? That's exactly what grounding with BrainFork enables. Instead of getting generic responses based on general training data, you can connect Claude and ChatGPT directly to your own knowledge base.

What is BrainFork?

BrainFork is an MCP (Model Context Protocol) server that acts as a bridge between your personal knowledge repository and AI assistants. It allows AI models to search through your notes, retrieve relevant information, and provide responses that are contextually aware of your specific situation, preferences, and past decisions.

Setting Up BrainFork with Claude

Connecting BrainFork to Claude is straightforward:

1. Navigate to Claude's Connectors page

2. Click "Add Custom Connector"

3. Give your connector a descriptive name (e.g., "My BrainFork Knowledge")

4. Enter your BrainFork URL in the "Remote MCP Server URL" field

5. Find your server in the unconnected section and click "Connect"

6. Complete the OAuth authentication flow

7. Look for Claude's success notification

⠀Having trouble? Contact support@brainfork.is for assistance.

Setting Up BrainFork with ChatGPT

Note: MCP support is currently available only for ChatGPT Team and Enterprise subscriptions, with broader rollout expected soon.

1. Go to ChatGPT's Connectors page (or check your company's admin settings)

2. Select the "My Connectors" tab

3. Click "Create a Connector"

4. Fill in your BrainFork details and click "Create"

5. Complete the authentication process

6. Your BrainFork server will now appear as an Optional Source in ChatGPT's Deep Research tool

Effective Prompts for Grounded AI

Once connected, here are some powerful ways to leverage your personal knowledge base:

Context-Aware Queries

Based on my previous decisions about [topic], what would be the best approach for [new situation]?

Check my notes about [project/topic] and summarize the key points

1What have I documented about [specific technology/process]?

⠀Decision Support

Given my past experiences with [situation], what factors should I consider for [current decision]?

Search my knowledge base for similar problems I've solved before

What patterns can you identify in my decisions about [topic]?

⠀Personal Learning Assistant

Based on my notes, what are the gaps in my understanding of [subject]?

How has my thinking about [topic] evolved according to my documentation?

What connections can you find between [topic a] and [topic b] in my knowledge base?

⠀Project Intelligence

What did I conclude about [project] in my last review?

Find all my notes related to [client/project] and identify action items

Based on my documented experiences, what risks should I watch for in [new project]?

Tips for Maximum Value

1. Be Specific: Instead of "What do I know about Python?", try "What specific Python patterns have I documented as useful?"

2. Reference Time: "What decisions did I make about team structure last quarter?" helps narrow the search.

3. Connect Ideas: "How do my notes on leadership relate to my recent thoughts on team dynamics?"

4. Iterate: If the first search doesn't yield results, rephrase with different keywords your past self might have used.

The Power of Personalized AI By grounding Claude or ChatGPT with your BrainFork knowledge base, you transform a general-purpose AI into your personalized thinking partner. It's like having a conversation with someone who has read all your notes, understands your context, and can help you build on your own accumulated wisdom. Whether making decisions, solving problems, or exploring ideas, grounded AI ensures you're never starting from scratch – you're always building on the foundation of your own documented experiences and insights.