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OpenAI Expands ChatGPT's Capabilities with New Developer Features

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OpenAI is enhancing ChatGPT by introducing new features aimed at increasing its integration across various applications.

  • On Dev Day, OpenAI announced that developers can create app-like experiences within ChatGPT using plugin extensions.
  • Existing plugins already link ChatGPT to tools like Slack, SharePoint, Airtable, and Google Drive; the new plugin extensions now provide apps a dedicated presence in ChatGPT's sidebar.
  • Developers can create interactive panels enabling real-time use of their tools while interacting with ChatGPT.
  • New file viewer capabilities are being added, supporting various file formats as per developers' products.
  • OpenAI is simplifying the plugin creation and submission process with a new Plugin Creator tool and redesigned submission flow.
  • Improvements in plugin ranking and recommendations within the ChatGPT directory are also underway.
  • Users can build ChatGPT Sites that host plugins, allowing for shared access and collaboration.
  • Adoption of the MCP Events specification will allow plugins to initiate automations based on events within connected apps, with easier management of these automations.