From Spotify to DoorDash: The Complete Guide to Connected ChatGpt to Others App
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OpenAI has fundamentally shifted ChatGPT’s utility by introducing direct app integrations, turning the chatbot from a text generator into an actionable command center for your digital life. Users can now connect external accounts ranging from Spotify to DoorDash directly within the interface, allowing the AI to perform complex tasks like building playlists, ordering groceries, or booking travel without switching apps. To activate these features, users simply type the app's name at the start of a prompt or navigate to "Apps and Connectors" in the Settings menu to manage permissions. However, this convenience comes with a privacy trade off linking accounts grants ChatGPT access to personal data, such as listening history or ride preferences, necessitating a careful review of permissions before connecting.
For creative and professional workflows, integrations with Canva, Figma, and Coursera streamline the journey from ideation to execution. Canva users can generate visual content like social media posts or slide decks using specific text prompts, while Figma integration assists teams in visualizing workflows or generating product roadmaps with milestones. Coursera adds an educational layer, allowing users to discover and compare courses by rating and duration. On the lifestyle front, the ecosystem is equally robust Spotify allows for mood based playlist creation, Target and DoorDash (currently U.S. only) facilitate seamless shopping and meal planning by adding items directly to a cart, and Uber lets users organize rides or food delivery within the chat.
Travel and real estate planning have also been integrated, with Expedia and Booking.com offering intuitive hotel and flight searches filtered by specific needs like "breakfast included" or proximity to transit. Similarly, Zillow allows prospective homebuyers to filter listings by price and neighborhood using natural language. While the current rollout is limited to users in the U.S. and Canada, OpenAI has outlined an aggressive expansion roadmap, with partners like OpenTable, PayPal, and Walmart slated to join the ecosystem in 2026. This consolidation suggests a future where ChatGPT functions less like a chatbot and more like a universal operating system for daily tasks.