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#What are connectors in ChatGPT and what does it do?
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Connectors in ChatGPT are integrations that allow ChatGPT to securely connect to third-party applications—such as Google Drive, GitHub, SharePoint, Dropbox, Outlook, and more—so you can search files, pull live data, and reference content directly within your chat. This makes ChatGPT more actionable and personalized by bringing your own data sources or company knowledge into the conversation.
What do connectors do?
- Search and Reference: You can use connectors to search, preview, and reference information from connected apps without leaving ChatGPT.
- Deep Research: For complex tasks, connectors can run deep research queries across multiple sources and the web, providing fully cited reports.
- Sync and Index: Some connectors (called "synced connectors") can index and sync content in advance, enabling faster and higher-quality responses by making up-to-date information available on demand.
- Custom Connectors: You can also add custom connectors (using the Model Context Protocol, MCP) to connect to proprietary or internal systems, expanding ChatGPT’s capabilities to your unique tools and data.
How are connectors managed?
- Workspace owners and admins control which connectors are enabled and who can use them.
- Users must authenticate with each connector before first use.
- Connectors are read-only, meaning ChatGPT can retrieve and reference data but cannot modify it in the connected app.
Example use cases:
- Summarizing a Google Doc or searching for a file in Dropbox.
- Running a competitive analysis by synthesizing information from multiple internal and web sources.
- Quickly finding and referencing company policies or project documents.