OpenAI Dev Day Recap: The Boogeyman Killing Your Next Startup

1) ChatGPT Apps + Apps SDK (aka “the Chat App Store”)

You can now run real, interactive apps inside ChatGPT - think dashboards, canvases, maps, videos - without leaving the chat. A new Apps SDK (beta) lets developers wire up data sources and APIs, then ship experiences that feel native to chat. App discovery and monetization are on the roadmap, making this more than a demo: it’s a platform.

Distribution meets users where they already are. If your current product depends on tab-hopping, expect friction to drop when you bring a focused, in-chat version of your core workflow. For solo builders and small teams, this means less time on hosting, auth, and UI plumbing - more time on the problem you actually solve.

Key Takeaway (what this means for you):
Treat ChatGPT like the new Apple Store. Early movers will own the category keywords inside chat. This is your once in a lifetime chance to build something new in a Greenfield platform.

2) AgentKit - AI that acts, not just answers

AgentKit turns agents from brittle demos into shippable software: a node-based builder for multi-step logic, a connector registry for tools and data, guardrails for safe actions, and built-in evals/analytics so you can measure quality like a real product. Compared to general automators like n8n or Make, which are awesome for API workflows, AgentKit is purpose-built for LLM planning, memory, and policy control-so the sweet spot is reasoning + action.

3) Codex (on GPT-5 Codex) — from autocomplete to shipping code

Codex graduates from “smart autocomplete” to a coding agent with an SDK, admin controls, and analytics. It can draft PRs, write tests, update docs, and integrate with CI-while you stay vibing. You can now ship a feature completely hands-off with just a starting prompt.

Repetitive engineering work moves off your plate. This is a game-changing for vibe coding. Plug Codex into CI and GitHub. Let it grind the scaffolding and tests while you decide what ships.

4) New model trio - GPT-5 Pro, Sora 2, and realtime voice

• GPT-5 Pro: higher-compute, higher-reliability model for tougher reasoning and mission-critical flows.

• GPT-Realtime Mini: low-latency voice+text for assistants over WebRTC/WebSocket/SIP-great for support lines, tutoring, and voice UX that actually feels instant.

• Sora 2 (preview): controllable AI video with audio, length, aspect ratio, and remix controls-usable for product explainers, ads, and short-form creative.

And Bonus

The best of engineers are using AI. Take a look at the trillion token clubs that OpenAI has shared. Don’t fall behind! Keep learning and building.

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