OpenAI Now Lets Developers Create Mini Apps Inside ChatGPT

OpenAI has officially opened submissions for apps in ChatGPT, letting developers publish tools directly to the platform. App developers can now submit their apps for review using the new Apps SDK. If the apps get approved, they will be listed in a new directory. Users who want to use a particular app can find this directory through the tools menu or by using a direct web link. The system lets software perform tasks like ordering groceries or turning outlines into slides.

Users can start these apps by typing "@" during a chat or by selecting them from a menu. The "@" functionality creates a direct pathway for users to access specific tools without navigating away from their conversation. OpenAI is also testing ways to recommend helpful apps automatically based on what users are talking about. This recommendation engine uses context from ongoing conversations to surface relevant tools at the right moment, so ...