{"id":578713,"date":"2026-01-23T22:29:05","date_gmt":"2026-01-24T06:29:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/?p=578713"},"modified":"2026-04-14T19:47:20","modified_gmt":"2026-04-15T02:47:20","slug":"how-to-use-chatgpt-plugins","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/how-to-use-chatgpt-plugins\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Use ChatGPT Plugins: Step-by-Step Guide"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Still treating ChatGPT as just a 24\/7 chatbot? You&#8217;re leaving money on the table! <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Here is why your current approach is costing you:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>The context-switching tax:<\/strong> You copy data from an external tool into ChatGPT to ask a question, then jump back to the tool to apply the answer. Every time you switch tabs, you lose focus, momentum, and cognitive energy<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Disconnected workflows:<\/strong> ChatGPT operates in a vacuum. It doesn&#8217;t know about the spreadsheet you updated 10 minutes ago or your client&#8217;s brand guidelines. Since it&#8217;s not synced with your files, specialized tools, or chats, the output is generic<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>You have AI but no automation:<\/strong> Sure, you can prompt GPT to quickly whip up reports or designs. But can it automatically generate that report without your nudges?<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>ChatGPT plugins elevate the platform from a simple chat interface to a powerful command center. Scroll down to learn the latest buzz around ChatGPT plugins and how you can use them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Bonus:<\/strong> We\u2019ll also show you how to use the ClickUp Desktop App to replace this chaotic web of ChatGPT plugins. \ud83e\udd29<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-ub-table-of-contents-block ub_table-of-contents\" id=\"ub_table-of-contents-19ab200d-fc7b-400b-bb72-502270ffdc2d\" data-linktodivider=\"false\" data-showtext=\"show\" data-hidetext=\"hide\" data-scrolltype=\"auto\" data-enablesmoothscroll=\"false\" data-initiallyhideonmobile=\"false\" data-initiallyshow=\"true\"><div class=\"ub_table-of-contents-header-container\" style=\"\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"ub_table-of-contents-header\" style=\"text-align: left; \">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"ub_table-of-contents-title\">How to Use ChatGPT Plugins: Step-by-Step Guide<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div><div class=\"ub_table-of-contents-extra-container\" style=\"\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"ub_table-of-contents-container ub_table-of-contents-1-column \">\n\t\t\t\t<ul style=\"\"><li style=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/how-to-use-chatgpt-plugins\/#0-what-are-chatgpt-plugins-and-why-use-them\" style=\"\">What Are ChatGPT Plugins and Why Use Them<\/a><ul><li style=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/how-to-use-chatgpt-plugins\/#1-common-use-cases\" style=\"\">Common use cases<\/a><\/li><li style=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/how-to-use-chatgpt-plugins\/#6-benefits-of-installing-chatgpt-plugins\" style=\"\">Benefits of installing ChatGPT plugins<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li style=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/how-to-use-chatgpt-plugins\/#7-how-to-set-up-chatgpt-plugins-step-by-step\" style=\"\">How to Set Up ChatGPT Plugins Step-by-Step<\/a><ul><li style=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/how-to-use-chatgpt-plugins\/#8-1-using-custom-gpts\" style=\"\">1. Using custom GPTs<\/a><\/li><li style=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/how-to-use-chatgpt-plugins\/#10-2-using-official-third-party-apps\" style=\"\">2. Using official third-party apps<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li style=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/how-to-use-chatgpt-plugins\/#11-top-chatgpt-plugins-to-try\" style=\"\">Top ChatGPT Plugins to Try<\/a><ul><li style=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/how-to-use-chatgpt-plugins\/#12-1-figma\" style=\"\">1. Figma<\/a><\/li><li style=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/how-to-use-chatgpt-plugins\/#13-2-agentforce-sales\" style=\"\">2. Agentforce Sales<\/a><\/li><li style=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/how-to-use-chatgpt-plugins\/#14-3-voice-to-text-\" style=\"\">3. Voice to Text\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li style=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/how-to-use-chatgpt-plugins\/#15-4-hubspot\" style=\"\">4. HubSpot<\/a><\/li><li style=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/how-to-use-chatgpt-plugins\/#16-5-replit\" style=\"\">5. Replit<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li style=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/how-to-use-chatgpt-plugins\/#17-how-to-use-chatgpt-plugins-effectively\" style=\"\">How to Use ChatGPT Plugins Effectively<\/a><\/li><li style=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/how-to-use-chatgpt-plugins\/#18-limitations-of-chatgpt-plugins\" style=\"\">Limitations of ChatGPT Plugins<\/a><ul><li style=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/how-to-use-chatgpt-plugins\/#19-1-aggravated-tool-sprawl-for-teams-and-complex-tasks\" style=\"\">1. Aggravated tool sprawl for teams and complex tasks<\/a><\/li><li style=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/how-to-use-chatgpt-plugins\/#20-2-data-integrity-and-privacy-concerns\" style=\"\">2. Data integrity and privacy concerns<\/a><\/li><li style=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/how-to-use-chatgpt-plugins\/#21-3-quality-varies-widely-across-custom-gpts\" style=\"\">3. Quality varies widely across custom GPTs<\/a><\/li><li style=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/how-to-use-chatgpt-plugins\/#22-4-each-custom-gpt-is-a-separate-silo\" style=\"\">4. Each custom GPT is a separate silo<\/a><\/li><li style=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/how-to-use-chatgpt-plugins\/#23-5-the-app-store-might-not-have-your-tool-yet\" style=\"\">5. The app store might not have your tool yet<\/a><\/li><li style=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/how-to-use-chatgpt-plugins\/#24-6-usage-caps-still-apply\" style=\"\">6. Usage caps still apply<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li style=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/how-to-use-chatgpt-plugins\/#25-clickup-as-an-alternative-to-multiple-ai-plugins\" style=\"\">ClickUp as an Alternative to Multiple AI Plugins<\/a><ul><li style=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/how-to-use-chatgpt-plugins\/#26-integrated-ai-tools%E2%80%93clickup-brain-brain-max-ai-cards-ai-notetaker\" style=\"\">Integrated AI tools\u2013ClickUp Brain, Brain MAX, AI Cards, AI Notetaker<\/a><\/li><li style=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/how-to-use-chatgpt-plugins\/#32-task-and-project-automation-replace-multiple-plugin-workflows\" style=\"\">Task and project automation: Replace multiple plugin workflows<\/a><\/li><li style=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/how-to-use-chatgpt-plugins\/#33-real-time-collaboration%E2%80%93docs-chat-and-dashboards-in-one-place\" style=\"\">Real-time collaboration\u2013Docs, Chat, and Dashboards in one place<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li style=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/how-to-use-chatgpt-plugins\/#34-replace-chatgpt-plugins-with-the-all-in-one-power-of-clickup\" style=\"\">Replace ChatGPT Plugins with the All-in-one Power of ClickUp<\/a><\/li><li style=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/how-to-use-chatgpt-plugins\/#35-frequently-asked-questions-faqs\" style=\"\">Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)<\/a><\/li><\/ul>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"0-what-are-chatgpt-plugins-and-why-use-them\">What Are ChatGPT Plugins and Why Use Them<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>ChatGPT plugins are add-ons that enable users to connect their AI chats with external services.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>On its own, ChatGPT can think, explain, and suggest.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>But with the right integrations, it can access and act on live data from external systems\u2014think PDF documents, databases, project tools, or the live web.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>\ud83d\udea8 Important Note:<\/strong> While the original ChatGPT &#8220;plugins&#8221; feature was retired in April 2024, you can still bring work directly inside your chats in two ways:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Custom GPTs:<\/strong> Consider them as mini versions of ChatGPT designed to perform a specific task. For example, a customer support GPT that answers queries only from your internal documentation<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>ChatGPT Apps:<\/strong> The official replacement for ChatGPT plugins. These are third-party app integrations that you can enable inside your ChatGPT interface to extend its functionality. For example, generate images and videos using the Canva app without leaving ChatGPT<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<div style=\"background-color: #d9edf7; color: #31708f; border-left-color: #31708f; \" class=\"ub-styled-box ub-notification-box wp-block-ub-styled-box\" id=\"ub-styled-box-efe230da-e9a8-4a5f-9163-2744b66e90d5\">\n<p id=\"ub-styled-box-notification-content-\"><strong>\ud83d\udc9f Bonus:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/types-of-ai-agents\/\">Types of AI Agents to Boost Business Efficiency<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"1-common-use-cases\">Common use cases<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Both custom GPTs and official third-party apps significantly enhance ChatGPT&#8217;s capabilities. Here are some common areas where you can use them:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"2-1-research-and-information-gathering\">1. Research and information gathering<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Need to back a proposal with verified data?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Choose a custom GPT for research (e.g., <a href=\"https:\/\/chatgpt.com\/g\/g-kZ0eYXlJe-scholar-gpt\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">ScholarGPT<\/a>). It connects directly to a massive library of over 200 million resources, providing accurate statistics, report summaries, and facts\u2014all with formal citations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Or, if you want to analyze massive Google Sheets within seconds, go for the <a href=\"https:\/\/chatgpt.com\/g\/g-HMNcP6w7d-data-analyst\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Data Analyst GPT<\/a>. Just share your file, tell the AI what you\u2019re looking for, and it will generate report summaries and presentation-ready charts instantly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"3-2-coding-assistance\">2. Coding assistance<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Traditional ChatGPT can only take a developer so far. You often waste time re-explaining your tech stack or coding style at the start of each chat session.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Instead, use custom GPTs like <a href=\"https:\/\/chatgpt.com\/g\/g-2DQzU5UZl-code-copilot\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Code Copilot<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/chatgpt.com\/g\/g-7ytGE8k6i-python-gpt\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">PythonGPT<\/a>. They already understand modern development standards, deprecated libraries to avoid, and best practices.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Simply drop in your code, and they\u2019ll help you refactor, generate unit tests, and automate your documentation.<\/p>\n\n\n<div style=\"border: 3px solid #8ed1fc; border-radius: 0%; background-color: inherit; \" class=\"ub-styled-box ub-bordered-box wp-block-ub-styled-box\" id=\"ub-styled-box-211b4607-d039-4746-8156-185b6946a331\">\n<p id=\"ub-styled-box-bordered-content-\"><strong>\u2705 Fact Check:<\/strong> Approximately<a href=\"https:\/\/bfi.uchicago.edu\/insights\/the-adoption-of-chatgpt\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\"> 63% of software developers<\/a> use ChatGPT specifically for work-related tasks (the third-highest among all surveyed professions).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"782\" height=\"752\" src=\"https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/image-436.png\" alt=\"The University of Chicago : How to Use ChatGPT Plugins\n\" class=\"wp-image-578716\" style=\"width:526px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/image-436.png 782w, https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/image-436-300x288.png 300w, https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/image-436-768x739.png 768w, https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/image-436-700x673.png 700w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 782px) 100vw, 782px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">via <a href=\"https:\/\/bfi.uchicago.edu\/insights\/the-adoption-of-chatgpt\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">The University of Chicago<\/a><br><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"4-3-workflow-automation\">3. Workflow automation<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>If you use ChatGPT heavily for work, you know how much of a hassle it is to switch back and forth between your workspace (emails, calendars, chats, PM tools).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>By connecting ChatGPT with your favorite apps, you can access and manage work directly from this interface. You can draft email replies, find open meeting slots in real-time, and update task statuses in your PM tools through the chat.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\ud83c\udfa5 <em>Check out this <a href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/xMMBo-ero1w\">video<\/a> to see how tab switching between ChatGPT and work tools is killing your team\u2019s productivity.\ud83d\udc47\ud83c\udffc<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Multiple Tabs Slow Your Team Down | Use This One Tool That Can Do It All\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/xMMBo-ero1w?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n<div style=\"background-color: #d9edf7; color: #31708f; border-left-color: #31708f; \" class=\"ub-styled-box ub-notification-box wp-block-ub-styled-box\" id=\"ub-styled-box-8e700724-a90e-4c3b-a3b5-74f90afb1cf0\">\n<p id=\"ub-styled-box-notification-content-\">\ud83d\udcda <strong>Read More: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/workflow-automation\/\">Best Workflow Automation Tool Worth a Try<\/a><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"5-4-content-management\">4. Content management<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Using OpenAI plugins, you can pull content briefs stored in your Google Drive into ChatGPT. Then, instruct the AI to analyze those files and generate drafts, social copy, or images that align with your requirements.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Similarly, you can use official third-party content creation apps like Canva to go from a rough brief to a finished design without ever switching tabs.<\/p>\n\n\n<div style=\"background-color: #d9edf7; color: #31708f; border-left-color: #31708f; \" class=\"ub-styled-box ub-notification-box wp-block-ub-styled-box\" id=\"ub-styled-box-a072f48d-b588-4180-9814-428c85710d65\">\n<p id=\"ub-styled-box-notification-content-\"><strong>\ud83d\udcda Read More:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/how-to-build-an-ai-agent\/\">How to Build An AI Agent: Your Complete Guide<\/a>\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n<div style=\"border: 3px solid #8ed1fc; border-radius: 0%; background-color: inherit; \" class=\"ub-styled-box ub-bordered-box wp-block-ub-styled-box\" id=\"ub-styled-box-31b0ff24-1492-4f06-a197-d262de542b85\">\n<p id=\"ub-styled-box-bordered-content-\"><strong>\u2705 Fact Check:<\/strong> As per a <a href=\"https:\/\/explodingtopics.com\/blog\/chatgpt-users\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">survey conducted by Exploding Topics<\/a>, writing-related tasks account for 40% of all ChatGPT usage. In fact, most writing queries are focused on modifying or editing existing text rather than generating entirely new content from scratch.<\/p>\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"6-benefits-of-installing-chatgpt-plugins\">Benefits of installing ChatGPT plugins<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>AI technologies are only as powerful as your ability to leverage them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For ChatGPT users, this means installing the right plugins to combine chat assistance with AI-powered action.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This offers multiple benefits:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>No more tab-switching:<\/strong> Plugins remove the friction of hunting for data across dozens of web browser tabs. Whether you&#8217;re pulling quotes from a CSV file, comparing prices on a competitor&#8217;s website, or creating a graphic\u2014you can do it all from the chat interface<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Direct execution for higher productivity:<\/strong> Traditional ChatGPT can only suggest. Plugins, on the other hand, let you draft emails, update rows in your project trackers, and add calendar events without leaving the conversation<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Fewer AI hallucinations:<\/strong> When you give large language models like ChatGPT access to your internal tools and live data, its outputs become more accurate, contextual, and meaningful. This eliminates AI hallucinations and the need for constant prompt engineering<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>On-demand specialized expertise:<\/strong> Custom GPTs come pre-configured with specific instructions and tools needed for niche tasks. You get better results faster because you don&#8217;t need to teach AI the basics of your task every time you start a new chat<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Cohesive, intelligent workspace: <\/strong>ChatGPT evolves into a true smart assistant that manages your files, updates your calendar, moves tasks through your PM tools, and even pushes content live for publishing<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<div style=\"background-color: #d9edf7; color: #31708f; border-left-color: #31708f; \" class=\"ub-styled-box ub-notification-box wp-block-ub-styled-box\" id=\"ub-styled-box-3c03c856-8df7-436d-9b33-264344fdbe54\">\n<p id=\"ub-styled-box-notification-content-\"><strong>\ud83d\udc9f Bonus: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/ai-agent-plugin\/\">What is an AI Agent Plugin\u2013Your Guide to Building One<\/a>\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n<div style=\"border: 3px solid #9b51e0; border-radius: 0%; background-color: inherit; \" class=\"ub-styled-box ub-bordered-box wp-block-ub-styled-box\" id=\"ub-styled-box-8d0dbbc1-69bb-4496-a7d6-c186165ad286\">\n<p id=\"ub-styled-box-bordered-content-\"><strong>\ud83d\udcee ClickUp Insight:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/ai-usage-survey\/\"><em>Half of our respondents struggle with AI adoption;<\/em><\/a><em> 23% just don\u2019t know where to start, while 27% need more training to do anything advanced.\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>ClickUp solves this problem with a familiar chat interface that feels just like texting.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Teams can jump right in with simple questions and requests, then naturally discover more powerful automation features and workflows as they go, without the intimidating learning curve that holds so many people back.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed aligncenter is-type-wp-embed is-provider-wistia-inc wp-block-embed-wistia-inc\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-embedded-content\" sandbox=\"allow-scripts\" security=\"restricted\" title=\"@Brain Agent Video\" src=\"https:\/\/fast.wistia.net\/embed\/iframe\/3yoq47d06z?dnt=1#?secret=xzvkYVFgZP\" data-secret=\"xzvkYVFgZP\" frameborder=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\"><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-cu-buttons\"><a href=\"https:\/\/app.clickup.com\/signup?product=ai&amp;ai=true\" class=\"cu-button cu-button--purple cu-button--improved\">Try ClickUp Brain for free<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"7-how-to-set-up-chatgpt-plugins-step-by-step\">How to Set Up ChatGPT Plugins Step-by-Step<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Although ChatGPT plugins are sunset, you can still benefit from a similar functionality by using custom GPTs and official third-party apps inside ChatGPT.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Here is how to get started with both:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"8-1-using-custom-gpts\">1. Using custom GPTs<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>A custom GPT is a specialized version of ChatGPT designed for a specific task or use case. These are created by individual users, teams, or companies without using code.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>While only paid users can create a custom GPT, anyone can use a publicly available one.<\/p>\n\n\n<div style=\"border: 3px solid #8ed1fc; border-radius: 0%; background-color: inherit; \" class=\"ub-styled-box ub-bordered-box wp-block-ub-styled-box\" id=\"ub-styled-box-ae8c20bb-57cc-4904-9618-a7d831d3a700\">\n<p id=\"ub-styled-box-bordered-content-\"><strong>\ud83d\udccc Examples of popular custom GPTs:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/exploregpt.ai\/gpt\/designer-gpt\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\"><strong>DesignerGPT<\/strong><\/a><strong>:<\/strong> Generates and hosts actual websites from a single prompt. Includes HTML\/CSS, high-quality images, and a live link to a responsive page<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/chatgpt.com\/g\/g-gFt1ghYJl-logo-creator\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\"><strong>Logo Creator<\/strong><\/a><strong>:<\/strong> A specialized tool that designs professional logos based on your brand identity, color palette, and other specific needs<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/chatgpt.com\/g\/g-bo0FiWLY7-consensus\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\"><strong>Consensus<\/strong><\/a><strong>:<\/strong> A research powerhouse that connects your chat to a database of over 200 million peer-reviewed academic papers<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/chatgpt.com\/g\/g-Hkqnd7mFT-video-gpt-by-veed-instant-free-ai-video-maker\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\"><strong>Video GPT by VEED<\/strong><\/a><strong>:<\/strong> Transforms text prompts into social-media-ready videos. This GPT handles scriptwriting, stock footage, background music, and subtitles for complete video generation<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/chatgpt.com\/g\/g-fTA4FQ7wj-hot-mods\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\"><strong>Hot Mods<\/strong><\/a><strong>:<\/strong> Upload any photo to apply high-concept artistic transformations and &#8220;wild&#8221; visual modifications<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"9-to-access-and-use-a-custom-gpt\">To access and use a custom GPT:<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Log In:<\/strong> Sign in to your ChatGPT account<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Explore the Ecosystem:<\/strong> In the sidebar, look for the &#8220;GPTs&#8221; section and click on &#8220;<a href=\"https:\/\/chatgpt.com\/gpts\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Explore GPTs<\/a>&#8220;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1400\" height=\"924\" src=\"https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/image-437-1400x924.png\" alt=\"Explore custom GPTs \n\" class=\"wp-image-578717\" srcset=\"https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/image-437-1400x924.png 1400w, https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/image-437-300x198.png 300w, https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/image-437-768x507.png 768w, https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/image-437-1536x1014.png 1536w, https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/image-437-700x462.png 700w, https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/image-437.png 1600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1400px) 100vw, 1400px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Explore custom GPTs&nbsp;<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Here, you can:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Search: <\/strong>Type a specific task into the search bar. For example, typing &#8220;Humanize content&#8221; will pull up a list of GPTs trained specifically to refine and polish AI text<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Or, browse:<\/strong> Scroll through the list of custom GPTs available for use in each category\u2014Writing, Productivity, Research &amp; Analysis, Education, Lifestyle, DALL-E, and Programming<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Evaluate:<\/strong> Click on a GPT to see its description, developer, capabilities, and user ratings. This helps you ensure you choose plugins wisely<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1176\" height=\"1400\" src=\"https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/image-438-1176x1400.png\" alt=\"Canva\u2019s custom GPT : How to Use ChatGPT Plugins\" class=\"wp-image-578718\" style=\"width:692px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/image-438-1176x1400.png 1176w, https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/image-438-252x300.png 252w, https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/image-438-768x914.png 768w, https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/image-438-700x833.png 700w, https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/image-438.png 1280w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1176px) 100vw, 1176px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Canva\u2019s custom GPT&nbsp;<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Launch:<\/strong> You can either select a &#8220;Conversation Starter&#8221; to use a pre-written prompt or click &#8220;Start Chat&#8221; to enter your own custom prompt<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"10-2-using-official-third-party-apps\">2. Using official third-party apps<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The right way to use ChatGPT plugins? Via Apps in ChatGPT.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>These have replaced the legacy plugin system, offering a more stable and powerful experience.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To enable plugins or apps inside ChatGPT (as we call them today), follow the steps below:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Access the <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/chatgpt.com\/apps\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\"><strong>ChatGPT App Store<\/strong><\/a><strong>:<\/strong> Log in to your account and click the &#8220;Apps&#8221; button in the sidebar. This is the official marketplace for all ChatGPT integrations<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1400\" height=\"929\" src=\"https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/image-439-1400x929.png\" alt=\"Explore ChatGPT App Store \n\" class=\"wp-image-578719\" srcset=\"https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/image-439-1400x929.png 1400w, https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/image-439-300x199.png 300w, https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/image-439-768x510.png 768w, https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/image-439-1536x1020.png 1536w, https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/image-439-700x465.png 700w, https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/image-439.png 1600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1400px) 100vw, 1400px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Explore ChatGPT App Store&nbsp;<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Connect your tools:<\/strong> Browse the collections or search for a specific tool. Once you find the app you need, click &#8220;Connect&#8221; to begin the integration. Review the permissions and click &#8220;Allow&#8221; to authorize the sync<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1400\" height=\"1082\" src=\"https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/image-440-1400x1082.png\" alt=\"Canva\u2019s custom ChatGPT app : How to Use ChatGPT Plugins\n \" class=\"wp-image-578720\" srcset=\"https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/image-440-1400x1082.png 1400w, https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/image-440-300x232.png 300w, https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/image-440-768x594.png 768w, https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/image-440-1536x1188.png 1536w, https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/image-440-700x541.png 700w, https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/image-440.png 1600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1400px) 100vw, 1400px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Canva\u2019s custom ChatGPT app<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Launch the integration:<\/strong> Your app will be ready in seconds. Click &#8220;Start Chat&#8221; to jump right in<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Use Mentions for faster access:<\/strong> Invoke any connected app in an active conversation by typing <strong>&#8220;<\/strong>@&#8221; followed by the app name. For example: <em>&#8220;@Canva, create a social media post for our Black Friday Sale&#8221;<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Bonus: <\/strong>You can also click the &#8220;+&#8221; icon next to the prompt bar to quickly select an app from your connected list without leaving your current ChatGPT interaction<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Here&#8217;s a quick look at the differences between custom GPTs and official third-party apps in ChatGPT: \u2b07\ufe0f<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><strong>Aspect<\/strong><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><strong>Custom GPTs<\/strong><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><strong>Official third-party apps<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">They are<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Pre-configured versions of ChatGPT built for a specific task or role<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Direct integrations between ChatGPT and external tools or services<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Primary purpose<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Specialized reasoning, workflows, or expertise within ChatGPT<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Taking real actions inside external apps from ChatGPT<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Who creates them<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Individuals, teams, or companies (no code required)<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Official partners approved and maintained by the tool provider<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Setup effort<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Instant to use if public; creation requires ChatGPT Plus or higher<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">One-time app connection with permission approvals<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Access to live data<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Limited to tools explicitly added by the creator<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Native access to real-time data from the connected app<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Ability to take action<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Mostly advisory or logic-driven actions<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Can create, edit, update, or fetch data directly in external tools<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Context retention<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Strong within the defined task or instruction set<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Strong across your connected workspace data<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Customization level<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">High control over instructions, tone, and behavior<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Limited to what the app integration supports<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Best for<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Repetitive, role-based tasks like research, coding, or writing<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Workflow execution like designing, scheduling, updating, or publishing<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Examples<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Research GPTs, coding assistants, brand-specific writing GPTs<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Canva, data tools, productivity apps, design and video tools<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Ideal user<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Power users who want tailored AI behavior<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Teams that want ChatGPT to do work, not just suggest<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Custom GPTs vs. third-party ChatGPT apps&nbsp;<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n<div style=\"border: 3px solid #8ed1fc; border-radius: 0%; background-color: inherit; \" class=\"ub-styled-box ub-bordered-box wp-block-ub-styled-box\" id=\"ub-styled-box-adda0a0e-1de4-47cd-a8b0-1a669316bc4f\">\n<p id=\"ub-styled-box-bordered-content-\"><strong>\ud83e\udde0 Fun Fact:<\/strong> In a groundbreaking study, GPT-4.5 officially passed the Turing Test, a feat that has been the &#8220;Holy Grail&#8221; of AI since 1950. In blind tests, participants were unable to distinguish GPT-4 from a real person <a href=\"https:\/\/theconversation.com\/chatgpt-just-passed-the-turing-test-but-that-doesnt-mean-ai-is-now-as-smart-as-humans-253946\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">73% of the time<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n<div style=\"background-color: #d9edf7; color: #31708f; border-left-color: #31708f; \" class=\"ub-styled-box ub-notification-box wp-block-ub-styled-box\" id=\"ub-styled-box-b22ad4d4-5890-4778-a132-47ec1cebcda4\">\n<p id=\"ub-styled-box-notification-content-\"><strong>\ud83d\udcda Read More: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/project-management-software\/\">Top Project Management Software in Australia<\/a>\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"11-top-chatgpt-plugins-to-try\">Top ChatGPT Plugins to Try<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you already have a specific tool in mind to plug into ChatGPT (like an <a href=\"https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/ai-task-manager\/\">AI task manager<\/a>), awesome.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>But if you\u2019re new to all this and have no clue where to start, don&#8217;t sweat it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We\u2019ve picked out five popular plugins in ChatGPT that will make your daily grind a lot faster and less stressful<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"12-1-figma\">1. Figma<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1217\" height=\"752\" src=\"https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/image-441.png\" alt=\"Figma + ChatGPT : How to Use ChatGPT Plugins\n\" class=\"wp-image-578721\" srcset=\"https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/image-441.png 1217w, https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/image-441-300x185.png 300w, https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/image-441-768x475.png 768w, https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/image-441-700x433.png 700w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1217px) 100vw, 1217px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">via <a href=\"https:\/\/chatgpt.com\/apps\/figma\/connector_68df038e0ba48191908c8434991bbac2\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">ChatGPT<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Most creators use ChatGPT to draft rough ideas or develop creative concepts. The conversational AI interface makes it easy to suggest corrections or enhancements.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>But when you integrate the Figma App, ChatGPT leverages Figma\u2019s design engine to bring your ideas to life. It generates images, diagrams, presentation slides, sitemaps, social media posts, illustrations, etc., within seconds.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Once done, you can move the file over to Figma for final pixel-perfect edits.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"13-2-agentforce-sales\">2. Agentforce Sales<\/h3>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1226\" height=\"757\" src=\"https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/image-442.png\" alt=\"Agentforce + ChatGPT: How to Use ChatGPT Plugins\" class=\"wp-image-578722\" srcset=\"https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/image-442.png 1226w, https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/image-442-300x185.png 300w, https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/image-442-768x474.png 768w, https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/image-442-700x432.png 700w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1226px) 100vw, 1226px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">via <a href=\"https:\/\/chatgpt.com\/apps\/agentforce-sales\/asdk_app_693ae33dd0f081918003ca256fe1126b\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">ChatGPT<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>Manually digging through CRMs is time-consuming. Especially when your sales rep is on a call and needs data in seconds.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The ChatGPT + Salesforce integration solves this. Your team can &#8220;chat&#8221; with the CRM to pull lists of uncontacted leads or summarize a specific account\u2019s history before a high-stakes meeting.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It\u2019s also perfect for closing loops: you can simply type, <em>&#8220;Update this opportunity to Closed-Won,&#8221;<\/em> directly in the chat.<\/p>\n\n\n<div style=\"background-color: #d9edf7; color: #31708f; border-left-color: #31708f; \" class=\"ub-styled-box ub-notification-box wp-block-ub-styled-box\" id=\"ub-styled-box-19d1cef6-3f2f-452e-b482-ccb60dc9a867\">\n<p id=\"ub-styled-box-notification-content-\"><strong>\ud83d\udc9f Bonus:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/best-ai-apps\/\">Best AI Apps to Optimize Workflows<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"14-3-voice-to-text-\">3. Voice to Text&nbsp;<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1400\" height=\"1065\" src=\"https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/image-443-1400x1065.png\" alt=\"Voice-to-Text + ChatGPT : How to Use ChatGPT Plugins\n\" class=\"wp-image-578723\" style=\"width:744px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/image-443-1400x1065.png 1400w, https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/image-443-300x228.png 300w, https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/image-443-768x584.png 768w, https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/image-443-1536x1168.png 1536w, https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/image-443-700x532.png 700w, https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/image-443.png 1600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1400px) 100vw, 1400px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">via <a href=\"https:\/\/chatgpt.com\/g\/g-VcwrGURD6-voice-to-text\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">ChatGPT<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The custom GPT Voice-to-Text is configured to receive <em>audio input<\/em> (voice recordings or live speech), convert it into text, and then process, summarize, analyze, or act on that text within the same chat experience.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The best part is that it turns speech into usable text with context-aware outputs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In other words, after a 15-minute meeting call, the voice-to-text GPT turns the same recording into a short meeting summary and gives a list of decisions made. You can even prompt it to generate action items with task owners and draft a follow-up email.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"15-4-hubspot\">4. HubSpot<\/h3>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1042\" height=\"460\" src=\"https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/image-444.png\" alt=\"HubSpot + ChatGPT : How to Use ChatGPT Plugins\" class=\"wp-image-578724\" srcset=\"https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/image-444.png 1042w, https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/image-444-300x132.png 300w, https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/image-444-768x339.png 768w, https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/image-444-700x309.png 700w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1042px) 100vw, 1042px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">via <a href=\"https:\/\/chatgpt.com\/apps\/hubspot\/connector_2a3c0c472f6f4238b47d41acfb317307\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">ChatGPT<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>Still clicking through HubSpot&#8217;s tabs to find a lead&#8217;s status? That&#8217;s the old way of working.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Instead, just ask ChatGPT to pull up recent client interactions, summarize support tickets, or identify which marketing campaigns drive the most revenue.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You can also update deal stages inside HubSpot, generate reports based on real-time data analysis, or draft personalized emails directly using the ChatGPT interface.<\/p>\n\n\n<div style=\"background-color: #d9edf7; color: #31708f; border-left-color: #31708f; \" class=\"ub-styled-box ub-notification-box wp-block-ub-styled-box\" id=\"ub-styled-box-9ad0e773-b35e-4d52-84a8-b3824da742d3\">\n<p id=\"ub-styled-box-notification-content-\">\ud83d\udcda <strong>Read More:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/ai-email-assistant\/\">How AI Email Assistants Reduce Overload and Transform Communication<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"16-5-replit\">5. Replit<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1035\" height=\"445\" src=\"https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/image-445.png\" alt=\"Replit + ChatGPT : How to Use ChatGPT Plugins\n\n\" class=\"wp-image-578725\" srcset=\"https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/image-445.png 1035w, https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/image-445-300x129.png 300w, https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/image-445-768x330.png 768w, https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/image-445-700x301.png 700w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1035px) 100vw, 1035px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">via <a href=\"https:\/\/chatgpt.com\/apps\/replit\/asdk_app_6934801c799081918131791660f02890\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">ChatGPT<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>For web and app developers, ChatGPT is a great brainstorming partner. But the Replit integration turns it into a co-developer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>With the Replit x ChatGPT integration, you can now create entire websites, software, and apps inside ChatGPT. It&#8217;s an excellent solution for rapid prototyping.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Describe your idea (e.g., <em>&#8220;Build a dashboard to track my team&#8217;s weekly goals&#8221;<\/em>) and the Replit Agent kicks in to scaffold the project, write the code, and set up the live dashboard for you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You can test, refine, and deploy your app directly through the plugin.<\/p>\n\n\n<div style=\"border: 3px solid #8ed1fc; border-radius: 0%; background-color: inherit; \" class=\"ub-styled-box ub-bordered-box wp-block-ub-styled-box\" id=\"ub-styled-box-7143c2ac-6212-454d-b8b1-96d731ba4058\">\n<p id=\"ub-styled-box-bordered-content-\"><strong>\ud83d\udc40 Did You Know<\/strong>? In the 1940s, a pioneer named <a href=\"https:\/\/cse-robotics.engr.tamu.edu\/dshell\/cs689\/papers\/holland02first.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">W. Grey Walter created the Tortoises.<\/a> These were the world&#8217;s first electronic autonomous robots. They were so biological in their behavior that they would &#8220;hunger&#8221; for electricity and seek out their charging hutch when their power was low.<\/p>\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"17-how-to-use-chatgpt-plugins-effectively\">How to Use ChatGPT Plugins Effectively<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Here are some simple, practical tips to use custom GPTs and ChatGPT apps effectively:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Vet thoroughly before choosing custom GPTs:<\/strong> Before using a public GPT, take a moment to check who developed it, what it\u2019s designed to do, and the inputs it expects. Many GPTs fail not because they\u2019re bad, but because they\u2019re used for the wrong job<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Choose GPTs built for a single job:<\/strong> Avoid all-in-one GPTs that claim to do everything. A GPT dedicated strictly to Python debugging or SEO keyword analysis will always outperform a generalist<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Switch GPT instead of over-prompting:<\/strong> If you find yourself rewriting the same prompt repeatedly, try another GPT. Public GPTs are pre-configured. Fighting their behavior will only slow you down<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Turn on memory and chat referencing:<\/strong> When connecting an external tool to ChatGPT, make sure to allow it to reference saved memories and chats. This way, ChatGPT recalls earlier inputs (files, constraints, decisions) without asking you to repeat them<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Combine capabilities:<\/strong> Use one plugin to gather or analyze information, then another to structure or write. This handoff is faster than forcing one single plugin to stretch beyond its strengths<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Try the <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/chatgpt.com\/g\/g-0QDef4GiE-prompt-perfect\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\"><strong>prompt-perfect GPT<\/strong><\/a><strong>:<\/strong> Have a great idea, but not a good prompt? Ask the Prompt Perfect GPT to first refine it so that the AI easily understands what you need&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Try conversation starters:<\/strong> They show the ideal way the creator intended for you to use the custom GPT. If you don&#8217;t have a prompt in mind, just click on them to initiate the chat and get a high-quality output&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Clean up your sidebar:<\/strong> Remove GPTs and apps you don\u2019t use, and keep only the ones that consistently deliver value. A smaller, intentional set of tools increases clarity<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<div style=\"border: 3px solid #8ed1fc; border-radius: 0%; background-color: inherit; \" class=\"ub-styled-box ub-bordered-box wp-block-ub-styled-box\" id=\"ub-styled-box-b67e7994-936d-4700-826d-7604baccdbe0\">\n<p id=\"ub-styled-box-bordered-content-\"><strong>\ud83d\udc40 Did You Know<\/strong>? In a <a href=\"https:\/\/pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/articles\/PMC11221738\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">controlled study<\/a> comparing humor, jokes generated by <em>ChatGPT 3.5<\/em> were rated <em>funnier<\/em> than jokes created by human participants across multiple comedic tasks\u2014and ChatGPT outperformed most humans in how amusing its responses were perceived to be.<\/p>\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"18-limitations-of-chatgpt-plugins\">Limitations of ChatGPT Plugins<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The OG ChatGPT plugins were only available for Plus subscribers. Thankfully, anyone can use custom GPTs and third-party apps. (Yayy.)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>But these aren&#8217;t perfect either. The limitations include \ud83d\udc47<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"19-1-aggravated-tool-sprawl-for-teams-and-complex-tasks\">1. Aggravated tool sprawl for teams and complex tasks<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>ChatGPT plugins consolidate work to some extent, but they don&#8217;t reduce <a href=\"https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/tool-sprawl\/\">tool sprawl<\/a>, or the number of tools you manage.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You still pay for and maintain your original accounts. In fact, the higher the number of GPTs pinned to your sidebar, the more time you spend trying to manage stitching everything together (aka <a href=\"https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/work-sprawl\/\">work sprawl<\/a>).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>But the biggest hurdle is that ChatGPT can run only one major app action at a time.<\/p>\n\n\n<div style=\"border: 3px solid #8ed1fc; border-radius: 0%; background-color: inherit; \" class=\"ub-styled-box ub-bordered-box wp-block-ub-styled-box\" id=\"ub-styled-box-5826521b-4f15-408e-819d-3d0d57fee2cc\">\n<p id=\"ub-styled-box-bordered-content-\">\ud83d\udccc<strong> Example:<\/strong> You can&#8217;t ask @Canva to create a design and move it to Google Drive in one go. Instead, you must manually copy and paste the design text and image into ChatGPT. Then, call @GoogleDrive to create a doc and store that asset.<\/p>\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>Also, most of these apps only give you a lite version of the real software.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>So, you can check a lead&#8217;s status in HubSpot through ChatGPT. But if you need to build a complex workflow automation, you&#8217;ll have to leave ChatGPT and log in to the full HubSpot site.<\/p>\n\n\n<div style=\"background-color: #d9edf7; color: #31708f; border-left-color: #31708f; \" class=\"ub-styled-box ub-notification-box wp-block-ub-styled-box\" id=\"ub-styled-box-692cefa8-2401-4a7c-a80a-9609c05d7b24\">\n<p id=\"ub-styled-box-notification-content-\">\ud83d\udcda <strong>Read More: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/project-management-automation\/\">How to Optimize Project Management with Automation<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"20-2-data-integrity-and-privacy-concerns\">2. Data integrity and privacy concerns<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>When you connect an app like HubSpot or Canva, you grant ChatGPT access to that app&#8217;s data. While OpenAI has security measures in place, it might not provide the granular security controls that data security regulations across industries require.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>And since custom GPTs are trained on diverse datasets, there&#8217;s always a possibility that your internal company info might be used as training data.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"21-3-quality-varies-widely-across-custom-gpts\">3. Quality varies widely across custom GPTs<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Public custom GPTs are created by different people with varying levels of expertise. Two GPTs with similar descriptions can produce wildly different results. There\u2019s no guarantee of depth, accuracy, or rigor unless you test them yourself.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"22-4-each-custom-gpt-is-a-separate-silo\">4. Each custom GPT is a separate silo<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Custom GPTs do not share knowledge with one another. If you spend an hour teaching a &#8220;Marketing Strategist GPT&#8221; about your brand, that context is lost when you switch to a &#8220;Logo Creator GPT.&#8221;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Because these agents are isolated, you\u2019ll often find yourself repeating context or re-uploading the same files.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"23-5-the-app-store-might-not-have-your-tool-yet\">5. The app store might not have your tool yet<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The ChatGPT App Store is still in its early stages (it\u2019s a beta feature). While major players like Salesforce are present, you&#8217;ll find that smaller tools and specialized software haven&#8217;t launched official apps yet.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"24-6-usage-caps-still-apply\">6. Usage caps still apply<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Even on a paid Plus or Team plan, access to the most advanced models is not unlimited. If you use a resource-heavy custom GPT for several hours, you hit a message cap.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Once that happens, the AI downgrades to a mini model that&#8217;s not smart enough to run complex tools or follow the instructions your specialized GPT requires.<\/p>\n\n\n<div style=\"border: 3px dotted #9b51e0; border-radius: 0%; background-color: inherit; \" class=\"ub-styled-box ub-bordered-box wp-block-ub-styled-box\" id=\"ub-styled-box-b1171623-1875-4a9b-8179-33a44a03a91d\">\n<p id=\"ub-styled-box-bordered-content-\"><strong>\ud83e\udde0 Fun Fact:<\/strong> A Canadian AI platform called <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cnbc.com\/2020\/03\/03\/bluedot-used-artificial-intelligence-to-predict-coronavirus-spread.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">BlueDot officially spotted the COVID-19 outbreak<\/a> before the World Health Organization (WHO). On December 31, 2019, the AI identified a cluster of &#8220;unusual pneumonia&#8221; cases in Wuhan by analyzing airline ticketing data and news reports, predicting the virus&#8217;s path to Tokyo and Bangkok days before official warnings were issued.<\/p>\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"25-clickup-as-an-alternative-to-multiple-ai-plugins\">ClickUp as an Alternative to Multiple AI Plugins<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you use five different apps for your work every day, adding their respective ChatGPT plugins doesn&#8217;t fix the chaos.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Why? Because no two ChatGPT plugins sync with each other.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Your work is still broken. Your automation is limited. And you&#8217;re still manually moving information between tools. How do you solve it all without losing simplicity and functionality?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Enter <a href=\"https:\/\/clickup.com\/\">ClickUp<\/a>\u2014the world\u2019s first <a href=\"https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/converged-ai-workspace\/\">Converged AI workspace<\/a>.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It combines <a href=\"https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/ai-in-knowledge-management\/\">AI knowledge management<\/a>, communication, task execution, and project management into a single place. Let\u2019s see how ClickUp\u2019s built-in <a href=\"https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/contextual-ai-why-it-matters-for-the-future-of-work\/\">contextual AI<\/a> replaces popular ChatGPT plugins and unifies work \u2b50<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"26-integrated-ai-tools%E2%80%93clickup-brain-brain-max-ai-cards-ai-notetaker\">Integrated AI tools\u2013ClickUp Brain, Brain MAX, AI Cards, AI Notetaker<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/clickup.com\/brain\">ClickUp Brain<\/a>, the platform&#8217;s native AI, forms the core intelligence layer for your entire workspace. It powers multiple AI tools in ClickUp, so you can do almost everything with just one contextual AI.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1630\" src=\"https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/ClickUp-Brain-1.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-582512\" srcset=\"https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/ClickUp-Brain-1.png 1920w, https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/ClickUp-Brain-1-300x255.png 300w, https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/ClickUp-Brain-1-1400x1189.png 1400w, https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/ClickUp-Brain-1-768x652.png 768w, https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/ClickUp-Brain-1-1536x1304.png 1536w, https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/ClickUp-Brain-1-700x594.png 700w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Replace multiple plugins with ClickUp Brain<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>This AI assistant understands your tasks, documents, conversations, owners, deadlines, and priorities in real time. That\u2019s why you don\u2019t need separate GPTs for writing, summarizing, or analysis. The same AI works everywhere.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>With ClickUp Brain, you can:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Ask questions like <em>\u201cWhat\u2019s blocked this week?\u201d<\/em> or <em>\u201cWhich tasks depend on this launch?\u201d<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Generate summaries from Docs, comments, or entire projects<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Rewrite content using the actual brand, project, and audience context<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Turn discussions into action items without re-prompting or re-explaining<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-video\"><video controls src=\"https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Clickup-Brain-video.mp4\"><\/video><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-cu-buttons\"><a href=\"https:\/\/app.clickup.com\/signup?product=ai&amp;ai=true\" class=\"cu-button cu-button--purple cu-button--improved\">Try ClickUp Brain for context-aware answers<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"27-enterprise-search-one-answer-across-all-your-work-\">Enterprise Search: One answer across all your work&nbsp;<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>One of the biggest reasons teams rely on ChatGPT plugins is to find things. ClickUp replaces that need with <a href=\"https:\/\/clickup.com\/brain\/enterprise-search\">Enterprise Search<\/a>.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1020\" height=\"684\" src=\"https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/image-894.png\" alt=\"Enterprise Search\" class=\"wp-image-513975\" srcset=\"https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/image-894.png 1020w, https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/image-894-300x201.png 300w, https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/image-894-768x515.png 768w, https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/image-894-700x469.png 700w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1020px) 100vw, 1020px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">ClickUp Enterprise Search helps you get all work context in one place<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>Ask natural language questions, and it sifts through external apps, ClickUp assets (tasks, Docs, Whiteboards, Dashboards, Chat, Spaces, Folders, Lists, and attachments), and third-party integration objects (documents, spreadsheets, slides, PDFs) to locate the relevant information.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n<div style=\"background-color: #d9edf7; color: #31708f; border-left-color: #31708f; \" class=\"ub-styled-box ub-notification-box wp-block-ub-styled-box\" id=\"ub-styled-box-1924c04f-969f-4e57-a118-5edfdaf6cbc0\">\n<p id=\"ub-styled-box-notification-content-\"><strong>\ud83d\udcda Read More:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/ai-productivity-tools\/\">Best AI Productivity Tools to Maximize Your Efficiency<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"28-talk-to-text-to-capture-ideas-without-breaking-flow-\">Talk to Text to capture ideas without breaking flow&nbsp;<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/clickup.com\/brain\/talk-to-text\">ClickUp\u2019s Talk to Text<\/a> capability, powered by<a href=\"https:\/\/clickup.com\/brain\/gpt\"> BrainGPT<\/a>, the standalone desktop app, goes beyond typed prompts. Speak ideas, meeting notes, or task updates and instantly convert them into structured text, tasks, or Docs. BrainGPT can then refine, summarize, or turn that input into actionable next steps.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1400\" height=\"710\" src=\"https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/image-449-1400x710.png\" alt=\"Turn your voice into action using Talk to Text\n\" class=\"wp-image-578729\" srcset=\"https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/image-449-1400x710.png 1400w, https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/image-449-300x152.png 300w, https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/image-449-768x389.png 768w, https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/image-449-700x355.png 700w, https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/image-449.png 1436w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1400px) 100vw, 1400px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Turn your voice into action using Talk to Text<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>\ud83c\udfa5: For a quick overview of how ChatGPT works and why ClickUp Brain is a step-up, watch this <a href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/6gPl4y-rzDo\">video<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"How ChatGPT Works (And Why ClickUp Brain is Better for Work) | ClickUp\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/6gPl4y-rzDo?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"29-access-to-multiple-external-models-\">Access to multiple external models&nbsp;<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>ClickUp Brain supports multiple underlying AI models within a single workspace experience. The Brain acts as an orchestration layer, routing requests to different models while enforcing ClickUp\u2019s permissions, security settings, and AI governance controls.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1152\" height=\"648\" src=\"https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/brain-video-edited.gif\" alt=\"ClickUp Brain supports multiple AI models\" class=\"wp-image-479504\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">See how Brain supports multiple models within the context of your tasks, docs, etc<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>AI access is abstracted through Brain, meaning users interact with AI from tasks, Docs, comments, and other ClickUp surfaces without leaving the platform or managing separate AI subscriptions. Depending on the feature and surface, Brain may automatically select a model or allow users to choose one, while controlling what workspace content, if any, is passed into the prompt.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This design lets teams benefit from different model strengths without fragmenting workflows or exposing workspace data directly to external AI tools, while keeping AI usage centralized, auditable, and consistent with ClickUp\u2019s data boundaries.<\/p>\n\n\n<div style=\"border: 3px solid #8ed1fc; border-radius: 0%; background-color: inherit; \" class=\"ub-styled-box ub-bordered-box wp-block-ub-styled-box\" id=\"ub-styled-box-cf2c54fb-742d-4736-9261-bb68b299c4e2\">\n<p id=\"ub-styled-box-bordered-content-\"><strong>\ud83d\udccc Example:<\/strong> ChatGPT for daily-to-day execution work. Claude for long-form analysis and synthesis. Gemini for information-heavy and cross-referenced tasks.<\/p>\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"30-automatic-meeting-summaries-and-action-items-with-ai-notetaker-\">Automatic meeting summaries and action items with AI Notetaker&nbsp;<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>With <a href=\"https:\/\/clickup.com\/features\/ai-notetaker\">ClickUp AI Notetaker<\/a>, your talk points don&#8217;t drop off mid-meeting. The conversation is captured as it unfolds, turning spoken updates, decisions, and next steps into structured notes inside ClickUp. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>ClickUp Brain steps in next. It reads the meeting in context, understands what was decided, what needs to happen, and who\u2019s involved. Action items don\u2019t stay buried in paragraphs. They surface as real work.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>From there, execution begins immediately. Tasks are created, owners are clear, deadlines exist, and every task links back to the exact moment it was discussed. If someone asks why a decision was made, the trail is already there.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Meetings then become the front door to execution, with Brain quietly carrying context forward so teams don\u2019t have to.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Automate Meeting Notes + Tasks with ClickUp AI Notetaker &amp; Calendar\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/fzsKuV76sr8?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"31-ai-cards-for-executive-summaries-\">AI Cards for executive summaries&nbsp;<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>ClickUp turns static dashboard data into interactive insights using <a href=\"https:\/\/help.clickup.com\/hc\/en-us\/articles\/30554022309655-AI-Cards\">AI Cards<\/a>. For example, place an executive summary AI card to automatically provide at a glance insights tailored for the C-suite stakeholders.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1400\" height=\"823\" src=\"https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/image-451.png\" alt=\"Add AI cards to your dashboards to share custom insights quickly : How to Use ChatGPT Plugins\n\" class=\"wp-image-578731\" srcset=\"https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/image-451.png 1400w, https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/image-451-300x176.png 300w, https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/image-451-768x451.png 768w, https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/image-451-700x412.png 700w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1400px) 100vw, 1400px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Add AI cards to your dashboards to share custom insights quickly<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n<div style=\"background-color: #d9edf7; color: #31708f; border-left-color: #31708f; \" class=\"ub-styled-box ub-notification-box wp-block-ub-styled-box\" id=\"ub-styled-box-8946c2d2-e6c1-419a-91f3-ec087447ef91\">\n<p id=\"ub-styled-box-notification-content-\"><strong>\ud83d\udcda Read More:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/clickup.com\/brain\/ai-notetaker\">Top AI Meeting Assistants that do the Heavy-Lifting for You<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n<div style=\"border: 3px solid #9b51e0; border-radius: 0%; background-color: inherit; \" class=\"ub-styled-box ub-bordered-box wp-block-ub-styled-box\" id=\"ub-styled-box-28019f93-af4b-4cd9-b0d5-9b0c410a6b7a\">\n<p id=\"ub-styled-box-bordered-content-\"><strong>\ud83d\ude80 ClickUp Advantage: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/clickup.com\/integrations\">ClickUp offers 1000+ native integrations<\/a> for robust cross-platform support. Just select which tools you want for work, toggle them on, and connect them to your ClickUp Workspace in a whiff.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>No need to hire a developer or change legacy code in your old system.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1230\" height=\"882\" src=\"https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/image-452.png\" alt=\"Create an integrated AI tech stack using ClickUp Integrations  : How to Use ChatGPT Plugins\n\" class=\"wp-image-578732\" style=\"width:639px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/image-452.png 1230w, https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/image-452-300x215.png 300w, https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/image-452-768x551.png 768w, https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/image-452-700x502.png 700w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1230px) 100vw, 1230px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Create an integrated AI tech stack using ClickUp Integrations<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"32-task-and-project-automation-replace-multiple-plugin-workflows\">Task and project automation: Replace multiple plugin workflows<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>At best, ChatGPT integrations provide a one-and-done service. You tell the AI to create a task, and it does. You tell it to move a task, and it complies.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This automation is clumsy, incomplete, and still manual.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/clickup.com\/features\/tasks\">ClickUp Tasks<\/a> are inherently dynamic and offer immense scope for no-code automation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Start by breaking projects into tasks\u2014add descriptions, due dates, assignees, QA checklists, custom statuses, subtasks, etc. Even better, tell Brain to create and assign them on your behalf. Think <a href=\"https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/how-to-use-ai-to-automate-tasks\/\">AI-powered task automation<\/a> at your fingertips.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed aligncenter is-type-wp-embed is-provider-wistia-inc wp-block-embed-wistia-inc\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-embedded-content\" sandbox=\"allow-scripts\" security=\"restricted\" title=\"Tasks for Project Management Video\" src=\"https:\/\/fast.wistia.net\/embed\/iframe\/36camto5vj?dnt=1#?secret=s4EbTG7uic\" data-secret=\"s4EbTG7uic\" frameborder=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\"><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>To stay on top of everything, visualize these Tasks using <a href=\"https:\/\/clickup.com\/features\/views\">ClickUp Views<\/a>, such as Lists, Kanban Boards, Calendars, Gantt Charts, and more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Next, pair them with <a href=\"https:\/\/clickup.com\/features\/automations\">ClickUp Automations<\/a> to trigger actions based on real changes, such as status updates, due date completions, or assignee changes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For example, when a copywriter moves a task to &#8220;Complete,&#8221; update the status to &#8220;Pending Approval,&#8221; notify the editor, and set a new deadline for the review.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1600\" height=\"945\" src=\"https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/image-155.png\" alt=\"ClickUp\u2019s AI Assign Dashboard\" class=\"wp-image-488890\" srcset=\"https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/image-155.png 1600w, https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/image-155-300x177.png 300w, https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/image-155-1400x827.png 1400w, https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/image-155-768x454.png 768w, https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/image-155-1536x907.png 1536w, https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/image-155-700x413.png 700w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1600px) 100vw, 1600px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Use ClickUp\u2019s AI Assign, AI Prioritize, and AI Cards to automate task management and surface real-time insights instantly<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>You can chain unlimited steps to automate entire workflows:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>When a task status changes to &#8220;In Review,&#8221; add a custom field &#8220;Reviewer Notes,&#8221; add and notify the reviewer via email, and move the task to the Review List<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>If the custom field &#8220;Budget Approved&#8221; is True\/Yes, create an invoice task, update the project Rollup field, and post to the team chat<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<div style=\"background-color: #d9edf7; color: #31708f; border-left-color: #31708f; \" class=\"ub-styled-box ub-notification-box wp-block-ub-styled-box\" id=\"ub-styled-box-193a7d66-f844-40bf-8426-2f86f2050169\">\n<p id=\"ub-styled-box-notification-content-\"><strong>\ud83d\udcda Read More:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/ai-agentic-workflows\/\">How to Build an AI Agentic Workflow<\/a>\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n<div style=\"border: 3px solid #9b51e0; border-radius: 0%; background-color: inherit; \" class=\"ub-styled-box ub-bordered-box wp-block-ub-styled-box\" id=\"ub-styled-box-8ccad7e5-cf22-4145-9f51-a7bdfaeea386\">\n<p id=\"ub-styled-box-bordered-content-\"><strong>\ud83d\ude80 ClickUp Advantage: <\/strong>While no-code automations react to triggers, <a href=\"https:\/\/clickup.com\/brain\/agents\">ClickUp Super Agents<\/a> proactively monitor your workspace and take action based on context, logic, and intent.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1384\" height=\"962\" src=\"https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/image-454.png\" alt=\"Speed up your workflows with Super Agents : How to Use ChatGPT Plugins\n\n\" class=\"wp-image-578735\" style=\"width:639px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/image-454.png 1384w, https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/image-454-300x209.png 300w, https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/image-454-768x534.png 768w, https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/image-454-700x487.png 700w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1384px) 100vw, 1384px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Speed up your workflows with Super Agents\u00a0<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Think of them as always-on <a href=\"https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/hub\/ai\/agentic-ai\/super-agents\/\">AI teammates<\/a> that:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Watch tasks, Lists, and Spaces in the background<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Interpret conditions like priority, workload, skills, or deadlines<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Take multi-step actions without being explicitly triggered every time<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>\ud83d\udccc Example of a Super Agent at work: <\/strong>It scans new tasks added to a \u201cBlogs for Assigning\u201d List, evaluates each task\u2019s requirements, checks writer availability and expertise, and auto-assigns the work\u2014no rules or manual triage needed.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>To learn <a href=\"https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/how-to-build-an-ai-agent\/\">how to build an AI agent<\/a>, watch this <a href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/B3mwCskvDHU\">video<\/a>:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Build Your First ClickUp Super Agent\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/B3mwCskvDHU?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n<div style=\"background-color: #d9edf7; color: #31708f; border-left-color: #31708f; \" class=\"ub-styled-box ub-notification-box wp-block-ub-styled-box\" id=\"ub-styled-box-f97be4fd-9cc0-4d3f-9bd4-7fd493b6ddd9\">\n<p id=\"ub-styled-box-notification-content-\">\ud83d\udcda <strong>Read More:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/ai-agent-builders\/\">Best AI Agent Builders to Automate Workflows<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"33-real-time-collaboration%E2%80%93docs-chat-and-dashboards-in-one-place\">Real-time collaboration\u2013Docs, Chat, and Dashboards in one place<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>ChatGPT plugins speed up work, no doubt. But if you work in a team, you know it\u2019s virtually impossible to collaborate in real-time within a chat interface.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You can&#8217;t co-edit assets. There&#8217;s no room for group communication. Even though the reports are generated from real-time data, they are static.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>ClickUp replaces all of that with shared communication, collaboration, and built-in analytics support. Here&#8217;s how:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>ClickUp Docs for live co-editing:<\/strong> No need to jump between Google or Word docs. Create a <a href=\"https:\/\/clickup.com\/features\/docs\">ClickUp Doc<\/a>, invite multiple users to edit it simultaneously, tag teammates in comments, and pull in Brain for AI-powered content creation or editing. Plus, you can highlight any text in a ClickUp Doc and instantly turn it into a trackable ClickUp Task<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1400\" height=\"701\" src=\"https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/image-455-1400x701.png\" alt=\"Work collaboratively in ClickUp Docs with live editing, team comments, and contextual AI support \" class=\"wp-image-578736\" srcset=\"https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/image-455-1400x701.png 1400w, https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/image-455-300x150.png 300w, https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/image-455-768x384.png 768w, https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/image-455-1536x769.png 1536w, https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/image-455-700x350.png 700w, https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/image-455.png 1600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1400px) 100vw, 1400px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Work collaboratively in ClickUp Docs with live editing, team comments, and contextual AI support<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>ClickUp Chat for instant team sync:<\/strong> Every single ClickUp Task List has its own dedicated chat section where team members can brainstorm ideas, share feedback, leave suggestions, and drop file links within <a href=\"https:\/\/clickup.com\/features\/chat\">ClickUp Chat<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1400\" height=\"1115\" src=\"https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Communicate-with-your-team-and-create-tasks-within-your-chat-window-with-ClickUp-Chat.png\" alt=\"Communicate with your team and create tasks within your chat window with ClickUp Chat\" class=\"wp-image-575854\" srcset=\"https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Communicate-with-your-team-and-create-tasks-within-your-chat-window-with-ClickUp-Chat.png 1400w, https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Communicate-with-your-team-and-create-tasks-within-your-chat-window-with-ClickUp-Chat-300x239.png 300w, https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Communicate-with-your-team-and-create-tasks-within-your-chat-window-with-ClickUp-Chat-768x612.png 768w, https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Communicate-with-your-team-and-create-tasks-within-your-chat-window-with-ClickUp-Chat-700x558.png 700w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1400px) 100vw, 1400px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Communicate with your team and create tasks within your chat window with ClickUp Chat<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>ClickUp Dashboards for shared visibility:<\/strong> Use pre-built <a href=\"https:\/\/clickup.com\/features\/dashboards\">ClickUp Dashboards<\/a> or customize them as per your reporting needs. They can pull data directly from your tasks, Custom Fields, time tracking, and automation<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1400\" height=\"709\" src=\"https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Use-ClickUp-Dashboards-1400x709.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-553522\" srcset=\"https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Use-ClickUp-Dashboards-1400x709.jpg 1400w, https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Use-ClickUp-Dashboards-300x152.jpg 300w, https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Use-ClickUp-Dashboards-768x389.jpg 768w, https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Use-ClickUp-Dashboards-1536x778.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Use-ClickUp-Dashboards-700x355.jpg 700w, https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Use-ClickUp-Dashboards.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1400px) 100vw, 1400px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Get instant AI summaries and updates with ClickUp Dashboards<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n<div style=\"background-color: #d9edf7; color: #31708f; border-left-color: #31708f; \" class=\"ub-styled-box ub-notification-box wp-block-ub-styled-box\" id=\"ub-styled-box-4d023db7-6ebb-4150-b3ce-b649680d9ffd\">\n<p id=\"ub-styled-box-notification-content-\"><strong>\ud83d\udc9f Bonus:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/ai-agentic-workflows\/\">How to Build AI Agentic Workflows for Automation and Efficiency?<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"34-replace-chatgpt-plugins-with-the-all-in-one-power-of-clickup\">Replace ChatGPT Plugins with the All-in-one Power of ClickUp<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>ChatGPT plugins are no longer available. While their alternatives (custom GPTs and third-party app integrations) get the job done, they don&#8217;t simplify your work life.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You still spend a major chunk of your time manually moving data between tools, managing multiple apps, and hopping between tabs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>By moving into a highly interconnected ecosystem like ClickUp, you can easily bring together AI, tasks, your team, and external tools into a single space. That too, without added costs or setup complexity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Ready to see it in action? <a href=\"https:\/\/app.clickup.com\/signup\">Sign up for ClickUp<\/a> and see how much quieter your workday gets when everything lives in one place.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"35-frequently-asked-questions-faqs\">Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"schema-faq wp-block-yoast-faq-block\"><div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1768295826252\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">What is the ChatGPT Plugin Store?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">When ChatGPT plugins were available, the plugin store served as the central marketplace for browsing and installing them. Over time, it has evolved into the ChatGPT App Store, where you can find third-party plugins and app integrations today.<br\/><\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1768295844925\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">Do I need ChatGPT Plus to use plugins?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">It depends on which plugin you want to use. ChatGPT Plus users get complete access to the App Store as well as custom GPTs. While Free users can interact with some custom GPTs and Apps, they face strict usage caps and lose access once their daily message limit is reached.<br\/><\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1768295860062\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">Can I use multiple plugins at the same time?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">No. You can&#8217;t use multiple ChatGPT plugins at once. 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