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OpenAI dots

Always-on agents inside ChatGPT, each with its own cloud computer.

Price
Paid · from $100/month
License
Proprietary
Works on
Windows, Mac, iPhone & iPad, Android, Web browser
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In short

Announced on 29 September 2026, a “dot” keeps working on tasks in the background, uses apps you connect, and checks in with you in ChatGPT, Slack or Microsoft Teams. Your first dot is included with ChatGPT Pro or a Business Premium seat.

Made by: OpenAI · Where your data lives: With OpenAI: each dot works on its own cloud computer run by OpenAI. Access to your own computer is optional and off by default.

Logo from: apps.apple.com — ChatGPT app icon. Dots work inside ChatGPT, and we did not find a separate dots logo.

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Download & install

Every link goes to the official site, an official app store, or the project’s own GitHub releases.

Official download page chatgpt.com
Windows Your device
ChatGPT for Windows

You create your dot in the desktop app or on the web on a computer.

Mac Your device
ChatGPT for Mac
iPhone & iPad Your device
ChatGPT on the App Store
Android Your device
ChatGPT on Google Play
Web browser Your device
Set up your dot (desktop browser)

What we could verify

We checked key factual claims and linked to primary sources so you can confirm the details. Last reviewed Oct 3, 2026

Pricing & license Your first dot is included with ChatGPT Pro (US$100, US$200 or US$500 a month) or a Business Premium seat. Proprietary service. See Pro tiers · Checked Oct 3, 2026 · help.openai.com
Where your data lives With OpenAI, on the dot’s own cloud computer. You choose which apps it connects to. Read the getting-started guide · Checked Oct 3, 2026 · help.openai.com
Announced 29 September 2026, rolling out gradually. Read the announcement · Checked Oct 3, 2026 · openai.com

Try before you move

A simple way to see if it fits your needs.

  1. Start with a low-risk taskGive it a job where a mistake costs little, such as summarising a public page.
  2. Check what it can reachReview which accounts it connects to and which actions need your approval.
  3. Count the running costsModel API usage, hosting and data retention all add up over a month.

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