# OpenAI expands ChatGPT's plug-ins with app-like interfaces and automations

> **Publication**: aitalky (Independent AI Journalism)
> **Canonical Citation URL**: https://aitalky.vercel.app/news/openai-expands-chatgpts-plug-ins-with-app-like-interfaces-and-automations
> **Original Source**: [TechCrunch AI](https://techcrunch.com/2026/09/29/openai-expands-chatgpts-plugins-with-app-like-interfaces-and-automations/)
> **Author**: Sarah Perez (undefined)
> **Published Date**: Tuesday, September 29, 2026
> **Category**: PRODUCTS
> **Tags**: News, TechCrunch AI, AI

## Executive Summary
OpenAI is expanding ChatGPT plug-ins with dedicated sidebar homes, interactive panels, file viewers, improved discovery, and support for automations



## Full Coverage
OpenAI isn't only coming after productivity software with ChatGPT's new Pages, Slides, and Space features — the AI lab is now targeting any application that could work better when integrated with ChatGPT

At the company's DevDay presentation on Tuesday, the AI company said it is now allowing developers to build their own app-like experiences within ChatGPT using plug-in extensions

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