ChatGPT Plugins
An extension mechanism introduced by OpenAI in 2023 that allows third-party developers to connect external APIs to ChatGPT, enabling capabilities such as web search, real-time database queries, and transaction execution. The mechanism relies on the underlying Function Calling feature.
Timeline (last 90 days)
A single failed assistant action often spans four independent system layers: the host side, the MCP tool layer, the backend service, and the source of record.
OpenAI first launched the ChatGPT plugin system in March 2023, allowing third-party developers to integrate with ChatGPT.
ChatGPT plugins were officially taken offline in April 2024, replaced by the GPT Store.
All Facts (3)
A single failed assistant action often spans four independent system layers: the host side, the MCP tool layer, the backend service, and the source of record.
50%UnverifiedOpenAI first launched the ChatGPT plugin system in March 2023, allowing third-party developers to integrate with ChatGPT.
50%UnverifiedChatGPT plugins were officially taken offline in April 2024, replaced by the GPT Store.
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