Developers can now submit apps to ChatGPT

Earlier this year at DevDay, we introduced apps in ChatGPT. Starting today, developers can submit apps for review and publication in ChatGPT by following our app submission guidelines⁠(opens in a new window). Apps extend ChatGPT conversations by bringing in new context and letting users take actions like order groceries, turn an outline into a slide deck, or search for an apartment. We’ve published resources to help developers build high-quality apps that users will love—based on what we’ve learned since DevDay—like best practices on what makes a great ChatGPT app⁠(opens in a new window), open-source example apps⁠(opens in a new window), an open-sourced UI library⁠(opens in a new window) for chat-native interfaces, and a step-by-step quickstart guide⁠(opens in a new window). 

We’re also introducing an app directory right inside ChatGPT, where users can browse featured apps or search for any published app. The app directory is discoverable from the tools menu or directly from chatgpt.com/apps. Developers can also use deep links on other platforms to send users right to their app page in the directory.

Once users connect to apps, apps can get triggered during conversations when @ mentioned by name, or when selected from the tools menu. We’re also experimenting with ways to surface relevant, helpful apps directly within conversations—using signals like conversational context, app usage patterns, and user preferences—and giving users clear ways to provide feedback.

Building, submitting and monetizing apps

In this early phase, developers can link out from their ChatGPT apps to their own websites or native apps to complete transactions for physical goods. We’re exploring additional monetization options over time, including digital goods, and will share more as we learn from how developers and users build and engage.