LaunchFramework

OpenAI Apps SDK opens in-chat app surfaces

The Apps SDK lets developers create app experiences inside ChatGPT, including MCP-backed tools.

Why it matters

Chat surfaces are becoming distribution platforms for agentic applications.

Recommended for

App BuilderCoding Agent

Sources

https://openai.com/index/introducing-apps-in-chatgpt/

Agent-readable packet

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