OpenAI has introduced new app integrations for ChatGPT that allow you to connect your accounts directly. You can then ask the assistant to perform tasks for you. For example, with a Spotify integration, you can instruct it to create personalized playlists that appear in your Spotify app.
To begin, ensure you are logged into your ChatGPT account. Type the name of the app you wish to use at the start of your prompt. ChatGPT will then guide you through the sign-in and connection process. If you prefer to set up multiple apps at once, navigate to the Settings menu, select Apps and Connectors, browse the available applications, and choose the ones you like. You will be directed to the sign-in page for each selected app.
It is important to understand that connecting your account means you are sharing your app data with ChatGPT. Always review the permissions you are granting when you link your accounts. For instance, connecting your Spotify account allows ChatGPT to see your playlists, listening history, and other personal information. While sharing this data helps personalize your experience, you should consider your comfort with this level of access if you have privacy concerns.
You can disconnect any app at any time directly from the Settings menu.
One available integration is with Booking.com. This connection is designed to assist travelers, especially first-time visitors who need suggestions on where to stay. After linking your Booking.com account, you can ask ChatGPT to find hotels in your chosen city based on your travel dates and budget. You can also specify the number of people in your party and a preference for hotels near public transport. ChatGPT aims to make this process more intuitive than searching directly on the Booking.com website. You can be very specific, such as requesting options with breakfast included. When you find a hotel you like, you can open the Booking.com listing to complete your reservation.
Another available app is Canva. This tool is helpful for graphic designers and anyone who needs to generate visual content quickly, whether for a social media post, a poster, or a presentation slide deck. It can help kickstart your project and brainstorm ideas. Once your Canva account is connected, you can ask ChatGPT to design items like a slide deck about a Q4 roadmap or a fun poster for a dog-walking business. You can include specific details such as preferred fonts, color schemes, formats, and exact dimensions. AI-generated designs are seldom perfect and may have occasional errors like distorted images or spelling mistakes. However, some users may find this a useful starting point before jumping into Canva to tweak the design to their exact preferences.
Coursera also has an integration to help you quickly discover the best online courses for your skill level. For example, you can tell ChatGPT to find an intermediate-level course on Python. The chatbot can then compare course options by rating, duration, and cost before you enroll. It can also provide a quick summary of what each course covers.
Expedia integration allows ChatGPT to display hotel options and flights without leaving the chat. Whether you are planning a short getaway or a long trip, it can find flights that match your travel dates, budget, and number of travelers. You can narrow results with commands like only showing four-star hotels. When you see an option you like, you proceed to Expedia to finalize and book your trip.
The Figma integration enables you to ask ChatGPT to generate diagrams, flow charts, and other visualizations. This is helpful for turning ideas from brainstorming sessions into tangible diagrams and for visualizing complex concepts or workflows. You can also upload files and ask the chatbot to generate a product roadmap for your team, which can include milestones, deliverables, and deadlines to help your team stay organized.
The Spotify integration is useful for quickly creating playlists and discovering new recommended songs tailored to your tastes. You can ask it to create a playlist based on your current mood or a playlist featuring only tracks by your favorite band. It can also suggest new artists, playlists, audiobooks, and podcast episodes. Additionally, ChatGPT can perform actions like adding and removing items from your Spotify library.
Zillow integration can make the home search experience more straightforward. Using a simple text prompt, you can find homes that meet your criteria and apply filters to narrow the results. You can specify details like price range, number of bedrooms, or preferred neighborhoods, making the search process efficient and tailored to your needs.
Alongside the announcement of app integrations, OpenAI stated it plans to welcome additional partners soon, including DoorDash, OpenTable, Target, Uber, and Walmart. These integrations are scheduled to launch later in the year.
The rollout of these ChatGPT app integrations is currently limited to users in the United States and Canada. Users in Europe and the UK are excluded for now.