ChatGPT incorporates a new way of using applications within the conversation itself, and among the first compatible is Spotify, which integrates directly into the chat to manage music and podcasts without switching windows.
With this new feature, the assistant can invoke apps when your tasks require them: just mention them or accept a suggestion from the chatbot itself so that Respond in natural language and display small, tailored interfaces to the ChatGPT environment.
What you can do with Spotify from ChatGPT
The integration allows you to request personalized lists for an event, recommendations by mood or discover new audio programs, so that You can create, save and organize playlists from the conversation with simple orders.
A practical example: "Make a playlist for my birthday with current pop music" or "Suggest tech podcasts under 30 minutes." After connecting your account, The bot returns proposals and actions ready to add to your profile. With a touch.
An important limit should be taken into account: playback itself is done in the Spotify appChatGPT will show you the playlist or generated content, but tapping to listen will open Spotify on your device.
How it is used
- To begin with, link your Spotify account When ChatGPT asks you for it for the first time, authorization is granted with your regular login, and you can revoke access at any time.
- Then, ask for what you need naturally: Mention Spotify in your message or accept the assistant's suggestion. if it detects that an app can help you complete the task.
- In practice, you'll see responses with actions and previews: You can edit the selection, change the title of a list, or fine-tune the musical style. before saving.
- When everything is to your liking, confirm and that's it: the playlist will be added to your library and if you decide to play it, the system will open Spotify to listen to it.
Availability, plans and markets
The apps feature in ChatGPT starts in markets where the service is available in English and, at the moment, it is not offered in the European Union.
OpenAI enables it for Free, Go, Plus and Pro users outside the EU, with an initial catalogue of seven companies selected for the pilot.
Among the first integrations are Spotify, Booking.com, Canva, Coursera, Expedia, Figma and Zillow, and the company is working with more developers to expand the list in the coming weeks.
What changes with apps within ChatGPT
These integrations are supported by a preview SDK, so developers can adapt their services to work natively within ChatGPT.
Architecture uses the Model Context Protocol (MCP), which allows apps to respond to natural language, perform actions, and even display interactive interfaces without leaving the chat.
OpenAI also envisions integrated payments with Instant Checkout for one-time purchases; Although it's not yet active for all apps, the intention is to allow direct transactions from the conversation.
Privacy, permissions, and auto-suggestions
When connecting an app, the terms of OpenAI and the service itself apply to you, so It is key to review what data is shared and for what purpose.
The company has asked developers to collect only the minimum information necessary, maintain clear policies and be transparent with the permissions they request.
In addition, more precise controls are introduced so that choose which categories or specific data each application can use when personalizing results.
Other useful uses within ChatGPT
Beyond music, you can plan trips without leaving the chat: with Expedia or Booking.com it is possible to search for hotels with price, date, or room type filters and receive ready-to-book options.
If you need visual content, Canva generates presentations or posters based on an outline you draft, offering versions that you can then open and edit in the app.
For housing and real estate market, Zillow allows you to explore properties by area, style or budget from the ChatGPT window, integrating maps and interactive lists.
Current limitations and open issues
For now, support is in English, the number of apps is small and the feature is not available in the EU until they comply with regulatory requirements.
In music, the level of integration varies: Spotify shows the playlist created in the chat, but listening moves to its app, something that could be expanded or changed with future updates.
There is also debate about neutrality: if ChatGPT proactively suggests apps, it will be important to have clarity about criteria and possible trade agreements to avoid bias in recommendations.
With this move, ChatGPT aims to become a space where you converse and act at the same time: create a playlist, book a hotel, or generate a design It happens from the same thread, reducing steps and without jumping between tabs.
