At a Glance
- OpenAI launches ChatGPT app integrations, linking over 10 services.
- Users can connect accounts like Spotify, Booking.com, and Canva directly from ChatGPT.
- The rollout is limited to the U.S. and Canada, with future partners planned for 2026.
- Why it matters: It turns ChatGPT into a one-stop hub for everyday tasks, from travel booking to design.
OpenAI has expanded ChatGPT’s capabilities by allowing users to link their favorite apps directly within the chat interface. This move lets people manage travel, music, design, and more without leaving the conversation.
How to Connect Apps
To start, log into ChatGPT and type the name of the app you want to use at the beginning of your prompt. ChatGPT will guide you through signing in and authorizing access. If you prefer to set up multiple connections at once, go to Settings → Apps and Connectors, browse the catalog, and follow the sign-in prompts for each app.
App Highlights
OpenAI has partnered with a variety of services, each offering unique features that enhance the ChatGPT experience.
| App | What It Does | Example Prompt |
|---|---|---|
| Booking.com | Find hotels based on dates, budget, preferences | ‘Find 3-star hotels in Paris for two nights with breakfast.’ |
| Canva | Generate visual designs like slide decks or posters | ‘Create a 16:9 slide deck about our Q4 roadmap.’ |
| Coursera | Discover courses, compare ratings, durations | ‘Show me intermediate Python courses with ratings above 4.5.’ |
| DoorDash | Plan meals and add ingredients to cart | ‘Plan a vegetarian dinner and add items to my DoorDash cart.’ |
| Expedia | Search hotels and flights in one chat | ‘Show me 4-star hotels in Tokyo for next month.’ |
| Figma | Generate diagrams or roadmaps | ‘Create a product roadmap with milestones for the next quarter.’ |
| Spotify | Build playlists, recommend artists | ‘Make a playlist for a rainy day featuring indie folk.’ |
| Target | Suggest gift ideas and add to cart | ‘Find gift options for a movie night.’ |
| Uber | Book on-demand rides | ‘Find an UberX to the airport at 5 pm.’ |
| Zillow | Search homes by criteria | ‘Show me 3-bedroom homes under $500k in Seattle.’ |
The integrations cover travel, design, education, food, retail, rides, and real estate, making ChatGPT a versatile assistant.
Key Takeaways
- OpenAI’s ChatGPT now supports 10+ app integrations that let users connect accounts directly.
- The service is available only in the U.S. and Canada; other regions will join later.
- Future partners like OpenTable, PayPal, and Walmart are slated to launch in 2026.
With these new tools, ChatGPT is poised to become the go-to platform for managing everyday digital interactions.
