Summary  
This chapter covers designing and implementing an app-based plugin system that manages permissions, invokes external APIs to retrieve and process data, and renders structured interactive responses within a unified interface.  

General domain of usage  
Productivity and collaboration tools

**Apps** are integrations that let ChatGPT connect with external tools, services, and data sources. They allow the AI to access information and perform actions directly inside a conversation.

Definition

Apps act as a bridge between **ChatGPT** and the tools you already use, such as Google Drive, Slack, or Microsoft SharePoint. Once connected, **ChatGPT** can **search files**, **summarize content**, and **retrieve useful data** without requiring manual uploads.

The term connectors was used previously, but it has now been replaced with apps to reflect a more unified system. This change highlights how **ChatGPT** now combines **data access** with **interactive features** in a single experience.

When you connect an app, you grant **ChatGPT** permission to access selected data from that service. After setup, you can use **natural prompts** like:

Summarize my latest report from **Google Drive**.

Prompt

**ChatGPT** then **retrieves relevant information**, **processes it**, and returns a **clear, structured response**. This removes the need to switch between multiple tools and keeps your workflow in one place. Apps in ChatGPT can be grouped into three main categories:


Search, read, and analyze documents from cloud storage

Work with communication and scheduling tools

Perform actions or display structured outputs inside chat

Some apps go beyond text responses and provide interactive elements, such as structured data views or direct task execution within the chat interface.

Which three main categories describe the types of apps available in ChatGPT and their typical examples?

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Apps and Connectors in ChatGPT