ChatGPT Built-in Browser Supports WebMCP, Connecting to Millions of Shopify Stores
prd_008 · x · 2026-08-26
OpenAI announced that the ChatGPT desktop app's built-in browser now supports WebMCP, enabling the model to automatically use tools on compatible websites.
- Shopify Integration: Millions of Shopify storefronts are WebMCP-ready, allowing agents to efficiently explore catalogs and build carts.
- Developer Tools: Users can ask Codex to create and deploy WebMCP-enabled apps directly to ChatGPT Sites.
- Community Challenge: OpenAIDevs launched a WebMCP challenge to encourage building new shopping experiences.
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