OpenAI has launched a new feature bringing app integrations directly into ChatGPT, allowing users to connect their accounts and perform actions within the conversational AI interface. This update, rolled out to users in the U.S. and Canada, aims to streamline tasks across various platforms, from travel planning and online shopping to meal preparation and professional development. The integrations offer a new level of convenience, promising to simplify daily routines and enhance productivity for ChatGPT users.
The initial rollout includes partnerships with well-known brands like Expedia, Canva, DoorDash, Spotify, and Zillow, enabling users to search for hotels, design graphics, order groceries, discover music, and find properties—all without leaving the ChatGPT chat window. Connecting accounts requires granting permissions to share data with ChatGPT, a factor OpenAI emphasizes users should carefully consider.
How ChatGPT App Integrations Work
To get started, users must be logged into their ChatGPT account. They can then initiate an action by typing the name of the desired app at the beginning of their prompt. For example, typing “Spotify, create a playlist for working out” will prompt ChatGPT to guide the user through connecting their Spotify account. Alternatively, the feature can be accessed through the “Apps” section in the Settings menu, where users can browse and connect available apps at once.
However, OpenAI cautions users about data sharing. Connecting accounts provides the app access to certain data within ChatGPT, such as listening history for Spotify or travel preferences for Expedia. Users are advised to review the requested permissions before linking any accounts and can disconnect them at any time from the Settings menu.
Available App Integrations and Their Functionality
Travel Planning with Expedia and Booking.com
For travel enthusiasts, ChatGPT now integrates with both Expedia and Booking.com. These integrations allow users to search for flights and hotels based on specific criteria like dates, budget, and desired amenities. Users can ask ChatGPT to find options with breakfast included, near public transport, or within a specific star rating, streamlining the often-complex process of travel planning. Once a suitable option is found, users are directed to the respective app to complete the booking.
Creative Tools with Canva
The Canva integration caters to users needing visual content. ChatGPT can generate designs for social media posts, presentations, and posters based on user prompts, offering suggestions for fonts, color schemes, and dimensions. While the AI-generated designs may require refinement, they provide a useful starting point for creating compelling visuals quickly.
Everyday Tasks: DoorDash, Spotify, and Target
Several integrations focus on simplifying everyday tasks. DoorDash allows users to create grocery orders directly within ChatGPT, adding items to their cart for checkout in the DoorDash app. Spotify enables playlist creation and music discovery based on mood or preferences. Target’s beta integration, launched ahead of Black Friday, assists with gift suggestions and building shopping baskets.
Professional Development with Coursera
For those seeking to upskill, ChatGPT’s Coursera integration helps users discover relevant online courses. Users can ask for recommendations based on their skill level and learning objectives, receiving insights into course ratings, durations, and content before enrolling.
Home Search with Zillow
Finding a new home is now easier with Zillow integrated into ChatGPT. Users can input their desired criteria, such as price range and number of bedrooms, and ChatGPT will display matching properties, streamlining the initial stages of the home search process.
Ride Sharing with Uber
ChatGPT’s Uber integration allows users to find ride options without leaving the chat window. Users can view available ride types, such as UberX or UberXL, and request a ride directly through their Uber account. Currently, this feature is limited to on-demand rides in the U.S.
Looking Ahead: Expansion and New Partnerships
OpenAI has announced plans to expand the availability of these integrations to more countries and add new partners in 2026. Confirmed additions include OpenTable, PayPal, and Walmart, suggesting a move towards incorporating more services into the ChatGPT ecosystem. The success of these initial integrations and user adoption will likely determine the pace and scope of future expansions. It remains to be seen how seamlessly these various services will integrate and whether users will embrace ChatGPT as a central hub for their online activities.
