ChatGPT Sites and the Rise of Disposable Micro-Apps
Kath Korevec explains how ChatGPT Sites uses D1 databases, R2 storage, and MCP plugin hosting to make disposable micro-apps practical.
How the OpenAI team uses ChatGPT Sites daily
With Claire Vo, Kath Korevec · Sunday, October 11, 2026
OpenAI Product Lead Kath Korevec joins host Claire Vo at OpenAI DevDay to showcase the practical and creative applications of ChatGPT Sites and Codex. They explore how teams use live connectors to build incident command centers, host custom plugins, curate personalized Spotify feeds using computer use, and distribute collaborative game mechanics.
Key takeaways
- ChatGPT Sites includes integrated Cloudflare D1 SQL databases, Cloudflare R2 object storage buckets, and multi-user co-editing out of the box. Read more →
- OpenAI introduced connected plugins inside ChatGPT Sites at DevDay, letting pages adapt live based on the logged-in user's identity. Read more →
- Recommendation algorithms degrade when multiple people share an account, polluting curated queues with kids' media or irrelevant clicks. Read more →
- Model latency kills creative output. Vo points out that waiting for a processing thread breaks human flow state, whereas fast inference lets builders stay immersed. Read more →
- User-generated content usually stalls because building custom in-game level editors takes months of engineering effort. Read more →
5 articles from this episode
OpenAI Sites Kill API Key Chaos with User Connectors
OpenAI Product Lead Kath Korevec reveals how ChatGPT Sites use identity-based connectors to replace global API keys and automate workflows.
How Kath Korevec Uses Computer Use to Rescue Degraded Feeds
OpenAI's Kath Korevec bypassed ruined recommendation feeds by building an automated computer use workflow for Spotify and Reddit.
Why Fast Inference and Strict Guardrails Matter for AI UI
OpenAI's Kath Korevec and Claire Vo explain how low inference latency unlocks generative UI and why personal AI impersonation fails.
Kath Korevec: Build Games with Codex and Promptable Skills
OpenAI's Kath Korevec and Claire Vo show how distributing AI skills turns players into game builders without custom level editors.
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