Users of the ChatGPT desktop application can now install and use Chrome extensions directly within the software as of September 18. This integration incorporates standard browser add-ons into the desktop client, eliminating the need for users to switch between the AI interface and a separate web browser for specific toolsets.

The update includes the Chrome DevTools Protocol (CDP) for DOM manipulation, which allows users to modify page elements. By combining these extensions with CDP, OpenAI has provided the desktop application with functional capabilities typically found in full web browsers.