Apps in ChatGPT introduce a new way for users to interact with services right inside chat conversations. This innovative feature allows seamless access to apps like Spotify and Zillow, enhancing the chat experience. Developers can now create rich, interactive tools using the new Apps SDK, making Apps in ChatGPT a game changer for conversational AI.
Apps in ChatGPT: A New Interactive Experience
OpenAI introduces a new generation of apps directly integrated within ChatGPT. Users can now interact naturally with popular services like Spotify and Zillow without leaving the chat. These apps appear contextually or via direct requests, making conversations smoother and more engaging.
Apps SDK Empowers Developers
The new Apps SDK preview allows developers to build apps that fit seamlessly into ChatGPT. Powered by the open Model Context Protocol, the SDK provides tools to create app logic and user interfaces for over 800 million users worldwide. This enables rapid creation of interactive chat-based experiences.
Availability and Early Partner Apps
Apps are available to logged-in ChatGPT users outside the EU on Free, Go, Plus, and Pro plans. Early partners include Booking.com, Canva, Coursera, Figma, Expedia, Spotify, and Zillow, offering rich, interactive experiences in English-speaking markets.
How Apps Work Inside ChatGPT
Users can start a message with an app’s name, prompting ChatGPT to bring up relevant apps to assist with tasks. For example, asking “Spotify, make a party playlist” will trigger the Spotify app within the conversation. Similarly, real estate searches bring up Zillow’s interactive map right inside ChatGPT.
Building Safe, Privacy-Focused Apps
OpenAI requires developers to build apps that follow strict safety and privacy rules. Users grant permission before apps connect and are informed about what data is shared. Transparency and strong governance help users trust these new interactive tools.
The Future of Apps in ChatGPT Ecosystem
OpenAI is continuously improving the Apps SDK and onboarding new developers. This builds a vibrant ecosystem for conversational AI, offering vast opportunities for innovative, chat-based applications that reach millions of users worldwide.
