ChatGPT is no longer just a place to ask questions. It is slowly becoming a place where things actually get done. OpenAI has now launched an app store inside ChatGPT, and this move changes how people and developers use the AI tool.

In very simple words, ChatGPT now has a built-in space where apps can live. These apps let users do more than chat. They can book trips, design slides, search for homes, manage files, and connect other services, all without leaving the chat screen.

This is a big step for OpenAI, and it sends a clear message to developers. ChatGPT is open for business.

What is the ChatGPT app store?

The ChatGPT app store is a new app directory found inside ChatGPT’s tools menu. It works like an app store, but instead of downloading apps to your phone, you use them inside a chat.

Users can browse available apps and use them directly in a conversation. Developers can submit their apps for review, and if approved, their tools appear inside ChatGPT for millions of users to access.

Before this update, ChatGPT already worked with some external tools. These tools were called connectors. Now, OpenAI has renamed them as apps. This makes things simpler and clearer for everyone.

For example, tools that search files are now called apps with file search. Tools that pull deep research are now apps with deep research. Sync tools are now apps with sync.

In short, everything is now treated as an app.

Why OpenAI is building an app store

OpenAI wants ChatGPT to be more than a chatbot. The goal is to turn it into a full platform.

Sam Altman, the CEO of OpenAI, has said the company plans to build all the features people expect from a strong platform over time. An app store is one of the most important parts of any platform.

With an app store, ChatGPT becomes a place where many services can work together. Instead of opening many apps or websites, users can stay in one chat and still get things done.

This reduces friction. It saves time. It also makes ChatGPT more valuable in daily life.

What users can do with ChatGPT apps

Before the app store, most people used ChatGPT to ask questions, write text, or summarize documents. Now, the experience is expanding.

With apps, users can take actions inside ChatGPT. For example, they can plan a trip, create a slide deck, check real estate listings, or manage playlists.

Big platforms like Spotify, Expedia, Zillow, and Canva have already shown how their services can work inside ChatGPT. You can search for flights, build designs, or organize content without leaving the chat.

This turns ChatGPT into a workspace, not just a question and answer tool.

How developers can build for ChatGPT

To support this new app store, OpenAI has opened its software development kit, also known as an SDK. This SDK lets developers build interactive experiences that work inside ChatGPT.

The SDK is still in beta, but it already allows developers to create rich in chat tools. Once ready, developers can submit their apps through the OpenAI Developer platform.

From there, they can track the review process and see if their app gets approved. OpenAI says approved apps will begin appearing inside ChatGPT over the coming year.

This opens the door for many developers, not just big companies. Small teams and solo builders can now reach a large audience through ChatGPT.

From chatbot to platform

This app store marks a major shift in how ChatGPT is positioned.

Instead of being a tool you visit for quick help, ChatGPT is becoming a place where work happens. Writing, research, shopping, planning, and more can now live in one interface.

Nick Turley, who leads ChatGPT at OpenAI, has shared that the long term vision is for ChatGPT to act like a platform where people come to use applications. This includes writing apps, coding tools, and service integrations.

In simple terms, OpenAI is slowly turning ChatGPT into something like an operating system for tasks.

Why this matters for the future

This launch is important for three big reasons.

First, it changes how people interact with AI. Users move from asking questions to completing tasks. This makes AI more useful in daily life.

Second, it creates new opportunities for developers. Building an app for ChatGPT means instant access to millions of users who are already engaged.

Third, it opens new paths for OpenAI to make money in the future. App stores often lead to revenue sharing, paid features, and premium placements.

While OpenAI has not shared full details on monetization yet, the direction is clear. A platform with apps usually leads to a strong business model.

The Bottom Line

The ChatGPT app store is just getting started. Right now, the number of apps is limited, and many features are still evolving.

Over time, more developers will build tools. More services will connect. The experience inside ChatGPT will grow richer.

As this happens, ChatGPT may become the main place people start their digital tasks. Instead of opening search engines or switching between apps, they may simply open ChatGPT.

This launch shows that OpenAI is thinking long term. ChatGPT is not just another AI app. It is becoming a hub where tools, services, and users meet.

For developers, the message is clear. ChatGPT is open, and it is ready for business.

Also Read:ChatGPT’s Mobile App Hits New Milestone of $3B in Consumer Spending