Major Upgrade! Open AI launches Apps inside ChatGPT

OpenAI is launching a new way for developers to build Apps inside ChatGPT.OpenAI just launched a major upgrade of a full app ecosystem inside ChatGPT!  Users can now access mini-apps, tools, and services directly within ChatGPT without leaving the chat.

OpenAI made the announcement at its annual developer conference, DevDay 2025.

OpenAI has just taken another bold step forward — launching a 

Dedicated app inside ChatGPT. Instead of just being a web-based AI chatbot, ChatGPT is now evolving into a platform of its own.

What Does This Mean for Users?

For most users, ChatGPT has always been about asking questions and getting instant responses. But with the new in-app experience OpenAI is pushing towards creating an ecosystem where users can do much more without leaving ChatGPT.

The new system is OpenAI’s latest attempt to build an ecosystem of apps around its flagship AI product, ChatGPT. The launch follows OpenAI’s previous attempts to let developers build interactive applications, such as through its GPT Store.

CEO Sam Altman’s said in DevDay 2025

“We want ChatGPT to be a great way for people to make progress, to be more productive, more inventive, to learn faster, to do whatever they’re trying to do in their lives better.

For ChatGPT users, apps meet you in the chat and adapt to your context to help you create, learn, and do more. For developers, building with the Apps SDK makes it possible to reach over 800 million ChatGPT users at just the right time.

Key Features of the New ChatGPT App

• Seamless Access: No need to switch between platforms — everything happens inside ChatGPT.

• Personalized Tools: Users may soon get tailored experiences depending on their needs (students, developers, businesses).

• Third-Party Integrations: OpenAI is working towards letting other apps and tools connect directly with ChatGPT.

• Enhanced Productivity From writing assistance to task management, the app could become a daily productivity hub.

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How to use Apps inside ChatGPT 

When you start a message to ChatGPT with the name of an available app, like “Spotify, make a playlist for my party this Friday,” ChatGPT can automatically surface the app in your chat and use relevant context to help. The first time you use an app, ChatGPT will prompt you to connect so you know what data may be shared with the app.

Here are More example using Apps in ChatGPT

In a live demo, an OpenAI employee launched ChatGPT and then asked Canva to create a poster and the presenter followed up by asking for a generated pitch deck based on the poster.

In a demo of Zillow’s application, users could prompt ChatGPT in natural language to search for apartments in their area within a specific price range. ChatGPT then pulled up an interactive map showing options, and users could talk with ChatGPT to learn more about each one.

The Zillow app in ChatGPT shows the power of AI 

 Here are the Apps which are Available and launching soon in ChatGPT

Why It’s a Big Deal 

This move transforms ChatGPT from a chatbot into a full operating system for AI experiences, think “App Store meets Assistant.” Developers can integrate their own tools, meaning ChatGPT is no longer just answering questions, it’s performing real world tasks.

Safety and privacy

Our policies require that every app in ChatGPT must follow OpenAI’s usage policies, be appropriate for all audiences, and comply with partner rules for any third-party integrations. These standards are designed to help ensure a safe and positive experience for everyone.

 Later this year, we will provide even more granular controls to decide what specific data categories each app can use to personalize results.

So developers know what to expect, we’ve also published a draft of our developer guidelines⁠ outlining the criteria apps must meet to be available in ChatGPT.

What’s next

Later this year, we’ll launch apps to ChatGPT Business, Enterprise and Edu. We’ll also open submissions so developers can publish their apps in ChatGPT, and launch a dedicated directory where users can browse and search for them.

Conclusion

OpenAI’s new Apps inside ChatGPT is more than just a feature update — it’s a shift in strategy. ChatGPT is no longer just about answering questions

Bottom Line

OpenAI didn’t just add features, it built a platform. ChatGPT is officially evolving from an AI model into a full AI-powered digital world and this is just the beginning..

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