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ChatGPT Work
OpenAI's agent in ChatGPT: works across your apps, files and browser to turn a goal into finished docs, slides, sheets or web apps.
8.5/ 10
Early score
Early score, based on docs and demos. Not hands-on tested yet. How we rate
Pros
- Builds finished deliverables (docs, slides, sheets, Sites) from connected apps and files, per OpenAI
- Scheduled Tasks can repeat work or run when an event occurs
- On desktop it can use local files, a built-in browser and Computer Use; asks for approval on important actions
Cons
- Usage varies by task and draws on your plan's Work and Codex allowance
- Replaces the older ChatGPT agent mode and Operator, so older guides are out of date
Sources
Facts on this page come from official pages, checked Oct 18, 2026. The score is docs-based: we haven't tested ChatGPT Work hands-on yet.
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