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ChatGPT Apps Directory
Build custom apps that integrate with user's existing tools and workflows
Why It Works
ChatGPT is becoming a new distribution layer and interface for interacting with external applications, similar to mobile app stores
Prerequisites
Understanding of OpenAI's app frameworkClear value proposition for specific user segmentsIntegration with popular business tools
How to Execute
1
Identify specific use cases within ChatGPT user workflows
2
Build apps that solve real problems vs novelty
3
Optimize for discoverability in the apps directory
4
Create seamless authentication and data sync
When It Fails
When apps don't provide clear value over existing ChatGPT capabilities, or when integration complexity creates friction
Real Example
“A project management app that lets users create tasks, check status, and generate reports directly from ChatGPT conversations”