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OpenAI Expands ChatGPT Plugins With Interactive Interfaces and Event-Based Automations

September 29, 2026 at 13:37 EDT

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OpenAI is broadening ChatGPT plugins from background connectors into app-like work surfaces inside ChatGPT. The September 29 update adds interactive panels, sidebar views, file viewers and editors, and support for automations that can begin when supported connected apps change.

Sep. 29, 2026 · OpenAI

Plugins move into the workspace

ChatGPT plugins can now add interactive panels, sidebar views, file viewers and editors, and event-triggered automations while retaining account and workspace permission controls.

new interface and automation surfaces

universal plugin directory for ChatGPT and Codex

MCP

events can start supported automations

From connector to work surface

Before

tool connection

Now

panels, sidebar views, files, events

The new scope is visually larger because plugins can expose UI and event-driven behavior, not just background tool calls.

How an event-driven plugin works

App changes

A supported connected app has a relevant update.

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Automation starts

ChatGPT follows the user-defined task.

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User stays in control

Permissions and approvals still apply.

Why builders like it

Plugins can show structured data, preview files, and support workflows that continue after connected apps update.

What still limits it

Availability depends on plan, region, workspace settings, provider accounts, and approval rules.

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