ToolsThe story, in brief
Developers can now submit apps to ChatGPT
ChatGPT just opened its app store. Developers can now ship chat-native experiences directly to 200M+ users.
The KeyNews take
Why it matters
OpenAI is building an ecosystem play around ChatGPT, creating a new distribution channel for AI-native applications and reducing friction for developers to monetize chat interactions. This shifts ChatGPT from a model interface to a platform.
The key facts
5 to knowIn-product app directory launched for ChatGPT
Apps SDK and updated guidelines released for developers
App submission and review process now live
Focus on 'chat-native experiences' and 'real-world actions'
Published December 17, 2025
Go to the source
OpenAI Blogopenai.com
Publisher excerpt: Developers can now submit apps for review and publication in ChatGPT, with approved apps appearing in a new in-product directory for easy discovery. Updated tools, guidelines, and the Apps SDK help developers build powerful chat-native experiences that bring real-world actions into ChatGPT.