ChatGPT Just Got Its Own App Store: OpenAI's Directory Lets You Use Spotify, Booking, Canva Inside Chat

OpenAI just revolutionized how we interact with digital tools by launching the ChatGPT app directory at chatgpt.com/apps. This isn't just another feature—it's a complete reimagining of productivity.

How It Works

Instead of juggling multiple apps, you can now access Spotify, Booking.com, Canva, Dropbox, and dozens of other services directly inside ChatGPT conversations. Type @Booking to search hotels, @Spotify to create playlists, @Canva to design graphics—all without leaving the chat window.

The Apps Already Live

Entertainment & Lifestyle:

• Spotify
• DoorDash

Travel & Booking:

• Booking.com
• Kayak

Productivity & Work:

• Canva
• Dropbox
• Notion

Specialized Tools:

• Data visualization platforms
• Code editors
• CRM systems

Hundreds more coming in Q1 2026.

Developer Gold Rush

OpenAI opened app submissions to developers worldwide through the Apps SDK. Any developer can now build apps that integrate with ChatGPT's 800 million weekly users—that's bigger distribution than most app stores combined.

Available in India? YES

All features work for Indian users (Free, Plus, Pro). India-specific apps like Zomato, MakeMyTrip, PhonePe, and BookMyShow integrations are coming January 2026. Indian developers are already building apps that'll define this ecosystem.

Why This Matters

The old way: Open 6 different apps, spend 15 minutes switching tabs, lose context constantly.

The new way: One conversation, everything happens in ChatGPT, 2 minutes total.

Productivity multiplier: 3-5x faster task completion for multi-app workflows.

What Dies

Browser tab overload, constant app switching, copy-paste hell, separate logins, and context loss between tools—all obsolete.

The Vision

ChatGPT is positioning itself as your digital operating system. Every tool you need, accessible through conversation. This is OpenAI's play to become the central hub of digital life.

Privacy Concerns

Apps work in sandboxed environments and only access messages you explicitly direct to them. For India, OpenAI claims compliance with data protection laws requiring local storage.

Free users get limited access (3-5 apps daily) starting January 2026. Unlimited access requires ChatGPT Plus subscription.

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