GoKawiilOpenAI adds plugin extensions and app-like panels to ChatGPT
OpenAI unveiled updates at its Dev Day event that let developers build dedicated in-app experiences within ChatGPT using plugin extensions, giving third-party tools a spot in the sidebar and interactive panels including file viewers. The company also introduced a Plugin Creator tool, a redesigned submission process for its plugin directory, improved plugin ranking and recommendations, and support for the proposed MCP Events specification to trigger automations from connected apps.
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By turning ChatGPT into a host for app-like plugins rather than just a chat interface, OpenAI positions the platform to compete directly with productivity suites and app marketplaces built by companies like Google and Microsoft. Easier plugin creation and automation support could accelerate third-party developer adoption, though whether users will trust granting these connected apps deep permissions remains an open question.
- Plugin extensions give developers a dedicated sidebar presence and interactive panels inside ChatGPT.
- New Plugin Creator tool and redesigned directory submission process aim to simplify plugin development.
- Support for the proposed MCP Events specification enables automations triggered by events in connected apps.
Source: techcrunch.com — Sarah Perez, 2026-09-29
Published there as: “OpenAI expands ChatGPT’s plugins with app-like interfaces and automations”
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