OpenAI announced the official opening of the ChatGPT application submission process, and developers can now submit their own apps for review and release through the official platform. This mechanism marks ChatGPT's further evolution from a conversational assistant to an open application ecosystem, allowing third-party developers to build interactive features for ChatGPT that can be called directly in conversations.
According to OpenAI, developers need to follow the application submission guidelines and provide information such as application metadata, connection configuration (such as MCP interface), test instructions, and applicable region settings. Approved apps will be entered into ChatGPT's built-in App directory, and users can browse, search, and use them in the "Tools" menu or chatgpt.com/apps page of the ChatGPT client. The first batch of approved applications is expected to be gradually launched in early 2026.
This opening continues the Apps SDK preview plan launched on Dev Day in 2025, which allows developers to build "chat-native" applications that enable functions such as ordering goods, creating documents, and performing searches. Officials said that at this stage, the App can be linked to external websites or native applications to complete transactions, and will gradually expand richer integration and commercialization methods in the future.
FAQ
Q: Where is the ChatGPT's app submission portal?
A: Developers can submit applications for review through OpenAI's official website or developer platform.
Q: Where can users find these apps?
A: Users can access it in the "Tools" menu or chatgpt.com/apps directory of the ChatGPT client.
Q: What information do I need to provide to submit an app?
A: Include application metadata, test guidelines, regional availability, and MCP connection information.
Q: When will the first applications be launched?
A: OpenAI said it expects to launch the first approved applications in phases in early 2026.
Q: Are all developers engaged?
A: It is currently open to developers who meet the development specifications, and must be reviewed by OpenAI before it can be published.
