OpenAI expands ChatGPT’s plugins with app-like interfaces and automations

How-To How to actually use this

What changed: OpenAI added dedicated sidebar homes, interactive panels, file viewers, better discovery, and automation support to ChatGPT plugins.

How to use it:

1. Open the plugin sidebar in ChatGPT to see dedicated homes for installed plugins.
2. Use interactive panels within the sidebar to run plugin actions without leaving the chat.
3. View uploaded or generated files directly in the new file viewer panel.
4. Browse the improved discovery section to find and install new plugins.
5. Set up automations to trigger plugin workflows automatically based on chat context.

Good for: ChatGPT Plus users streamlining multi-step workflows with plugins.