OpenAI expands ChatGPT's plugins with app-like interfaces and automations
OpenAI is expanding ChatGPT plugins with dedicated sidebar homes, interactive panels, file viewers, improved discovery, and support for automations.

TL;DR
- OpenAI is introducing new features for ChatGPT plugins, allowing developers to create app-like experiences.
- These experiences will have dedicated homes in the ChatGPT sidebar and include interactive panels for in-chat use.
- File viewers supporting various formats will be integrated into these app-like experiences.
- OpenAI is simplifying the development and discovery process for plugins.
- Improved ranking and recommendation of plugins are being implemented.
- Support for the MCP Events specification will enable plugins to start automations based on connected app events.
- ChatGPT Sites can now host these plugins, facilitating app sharing.
- Users will have individual approval for plugin access needs.