OpenAI announced on Tuesday that developers can now build app-like experiences within ChatGPT using new plugin extensions. This expansion allows for tools to have a dedicated home in the ChatGPT sidebar.
Developers will also be able to create interactive panels, enabling users to work with their tools while chatting with ChatGPT. These experiences can include file viewers that support various file formats.
The company stated it is making it easier for developers to build and submit plugins, and improving how plugins are ranked and recommended. Additionally, ChatGPT Sites can host these plugins, allowing users to share apps with colleagues.
OpenAI is also adding support for the proposed MCP Events specification, which would allow plugins to initiate automations based on events in a connected application.