TL;DR
OpenAI has added first-party app integrations to ChatGPT that let users link accounts and ask the assistant to perform actions inside services like Spotify, DoorDash, Uber and Expedia. Connecting an app requires signing in and grants ChatGPT access to that app’s data; integrations are currently limited to users in the U.S. and Canada.
What happened
OpenAI has rolled out app integrations inside ChatGPT that let users connect external accounts and perform tasks from chat. To start, sign in to ChatGPT and either begin a prompt with the app name or go to Settings → Apps and Connectors to browse and link services. Once an account is connected, ChatGPT can access relevant data (for example, Spotify playlists and listening history) and carry out actions such as generating playlists, assembling grocery carts, finding hotels or creating designs in third-party tools. Integrations covered in the rollout include Booking.com, Canva, Coursera, DoorDash, Expedia, Figma, Spotify, Target, Uber (and Uber Eats), and Zillow. Users can disconnect any app at any time from Settings. Some features are U.S.-only (for example, DoorDash grocery shopping and Uber ride requests) and bookings or final payments often require completing the transaction on the provider’s site or app. OpenAI said additional partners — including OpenTable, PayPal and Walmart — are planned to arrive in 2026.
Why it matters
- Integrations let users move from chat-based planning to concrete actions (playlist creation, grocery carts, travel searches) without manually switching apps.
- Account linking can personalize responses by exposing app-specific data, improving relevance but increasing data access.
- Geographic and feature limits (U.S./Canada rollout, U.S.-only features) affect who can use each integration today.
- Many workflows still require finalizing bookings or payments on the partner’s platform, so chat streamlines discovery more than full transaction handling in some cases.
Key facts
- To use an app inside ChatGPT, either type the app name at the start of your prompt or connect via Settings → Apps and Connectors.
- Connecting an app shares app data with ChatGPT; the article specifically notes Spotify access to playlists and listening history as an example.
- You can disconnect any linked app at any time from the ChatGPT Settings menu.
- Apps included in the rollout: Booking.com, Canva, Coursera, DoorDash, Expedia, Figma, Spotify, Target, Uber (and Uber Eats), and Zillow.
- DoorDash integration can add meal-plan ingredients to a DoorDash cart; participating grocery retailers include Kroger, Safeway, Fairway Markets and Wegmans, and this feature is available only in the U.S.
- Uber integration is currently U.S.-only and supports on-demand rides (no advance bookings); ride requests and payments are completed in the Uber app.
- Booking.com and Expedia integrations let ChatGPT surface hotel and flight options in chat, but users finalize reservations on the provider’s site or app.
- Canva integration can generate designs from prompts and allow users to edit in Canva; AI-generated designs may contain distortions or spelling errors.
- Figma integration can generate diagrams, flow charts and product roadmaps from prompts.
- OpenAI plans to add partners including OpenTable, PayPal and Walmart in 2026; the rollout is currently limited to users in the U.S. and Canada, excluding Europe and the U.K.
What to watch next
- Availability expanding beyond the U.S. and Canada to other regions — not confirmed in the source
- Launch timing and capabilities for announced 2026 partners (OpenTable, PayPal, Walmart), which OpenAI said are planned to arrive in 2026
- Feature refinements that reduce AI errors in generated designs and improve end-to-end transaction support
Quick glossary
- App integration: A connection that allows one service (here, ChatGPT) to access and act on data or features from another app or platform.
- Account linking: The process of signing in to a third-party service from within another app, granting that app permission to access specified data or perform actions.
- On-demand ride: A transport request completed immediately or shortly after booking, rather than scheduled for a future time.
- Checkout/finalize booking: The step where a user confirms payment and completes a purchase or reservation on a provider’s website or app.
Reader FAQ
How do I connect an app to ChatGPT?
Sign into ChatGPT, type the app name at the start of a prompt or open Settings → Apps and Connectors and follow the sign-in flow for the app.
Will ChatGPT access my app data?
Yes. Linking an account shares app data with ChatGPT; the source cites Spotify access to playlists and listening history as an example.
Can I disconnect an app later?
Yes. You can disconnect any linked app from the Settings menu in ChatGPT.
Can ChatGPT complete bookings and payments?
Often you must finalize bookings or payments on the provider’s site or app; some integrations (like Uber) require completing the ride request and payment in the Uber app.
Are these integrations available worldwide?
No. The rollout is currently limited to the U.S. and Canada; users in Europe and the U.K. are excluded for now.
OpenAI offers app integrations in ChatGPT to allow you to connect your accounts directly to ChatGPT and ask the assistant to do things for you. For instance, with a Spotify…
Sources
- How to use the new ChatGPT app integrations, including DoorDash, Spotify, Uber, and others
- Introducing apps in ChatGPT and the new Apps SDK
- How to use the new ChatGPT app integrations, including …
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