OpenAI Dev Update: WebMCP Standard, Cross-Platform Workflows, and API Changes
OpenAIDevs · x · 2026-09-01
OpenAI's August developer roundup highlights:
- WebMCP Protocol: A new standard for Agents to interact with apps/websites, enabling plugin builds across compatible clients.
- Cross-platform & Workflows: Codex expanded to more platforms/browsers; Computer History (now in EEA/UK/CH) adds more work context; team site building supported.
- API Updates: GPT-5.6 Sol became cheaper and easier to scale; GPT-Image-2 now generates transparent assets for web/games.
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