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Best ChatGPT plugins in 2026 for everyday errands

Written by ClawCallPublished Updated 5 min read

On this page
  1. The short answer, and how plugins work now
  2. The list at a glance
  3. Phone calls: ClawCall (our product)
  4. Food, rides, and reservations
  5. Travel and housing
  6. Inbox, calendar, files, and music
  7. Permissions: what to check before you install
  8. Frequently asked
  9. Sources

For everyday errands, the ChatGPT plugins worth adding first are OpenTable for reservations, Instacart or DoorDash for groceries, Uber for ride estimates, Booking.com or Tripadvisor for trips, Zillow for homes, Gmail and Google Calendar for your inbox and schedule, and ClawCall, our product, for phone calls to US businesses. Every plugin here has a listing in ChatGPT’s plugin directory. OpenAI says select plugins work on every plan, including Free, and availability varies by plan and region.

The short answer, and how plugins work now

OpenAI replaced the app directory with the plugin directory on July 9, 2026. Plugins are now the main way to add capabilities to ChatGPT. OpenAI’s plugins help article says a plugin can include skills, connected apps, and other parts, and installing one may ask you to sign in to the underlying service.

To add one, open Plugins in the ChatGPT sidebar or go to chatgpt.com/plugins, pick a plugin, review what it can access, and install it. Then mention it with @ in a chat, or just describe the task and let ChatGPT choose. OpenAI’s plugins page says select plugins are available in all plans, including Free, and that some require a paid plan.

We only list plugins we could open in the directory ourselves. Descriptions below come from each listing, and “developer” is as the listing shows it.

The list at a glance

PluginWhat it does (per its listing)Developer shown
ClawCall (our product)Make and manage phone callsNikit Parakh
OpenTableFind and book restaurantsOpenTable
InstacartStore search and recipe ingredients (from its example prompts)Maplebear Inc.
DoorDashQuick delivery on groceriesApp developer
UberRide price and ETA estimatesApp developer
Booking.comStays, rental cars, and attractionsBooking.com B.V.
TripadvisorBook top-rated hotelsApp developer
ZillowBuy, rent, and sell homesZillow Inc.
GmailRead and manage GmailOpenAI
Google CalendarManage Google Calendar eventsOpenAI
Google DriveDocs, Sheets, and SlidesOpenAI
SpotifyMusic, podcasts, and audiobooksSpotify

Phone calls: ClawCall (our product)

Most plugins work with a company’s own systems. ClawCall works with everyone else’s: the doctor’s office, the pharmacy, the cable company, the restaurant that only takes reservations by phone. It is our product, listed in ChatGPT’s plugin directory under Productivity.

Ask in plain language, such as “Call my dentist and move Tuesday’s cleaning to any morning next week.” ClawCall dials the US number, works through the phone menu, waits on hold, talks to whoever answers, and tells you what was said, from what was captured on the call, with the outcome. When a one-time code, PIN, account-holder verification, payment, or a price above your limit comes up, it rings your phone and, by default, briefs you privately before connecting you only if you accept.

Free trial of 30 calls or 30 minutes, whichever comes first, with no card; then Unlimited at $8.99 a month (fair use, one call at a time), Unlimited Reserve at $14.99 with your own private caller-ID number, or Unlimited Reserve Plus at $18.99, which also answers calls to that number. No per-minute charges. It calls US +1 numbers only. See the ChatGPT setup guide.

Food, rides, and reservations

  • OpenTable. The listing says it can check available tables for your date, time, and party size, review restaurant booking policies, hold a slot, and complete the booking, including reservations that require a credit card, depending on the restaurant.
  • Instacart. Example prompts on the listing include finding stores near you and building a gluten-free ingredient list for a recipe.
  • DoorDash. The listing describes quick delivery on groceries, with an example prompt for apple pie ingredients.
  • Uber. The listing describes ride price and ETA estimates, for example a ride to your first meeting.

For restaurants that are not on OpenTable, a phone call is still the way in; see restaurant reservations by phone.

Travel and housing

  • Booking.com. The listing covers hotels, homes, rental cars, and attractions, and says you tap “View on Booking.com” to book.
  • Tripadvisor. The listing describes a map-first view of top-rated hotels with traveler reviews and photos, price comparisons, and links out to booking partners.
  • Zillow. The listing says you can search listings across the United States, explore photos, maps, and financing, and schedule tours, by describing what you want in plain language.

When a trip goes wrong, such as a cancelled flight, the fix is often a phone call to the airline. See calling an airline.

Inbox, calendar, files, and music

OpenAI builds several plugins itself:

  • Gmail summarizes inbox activity, drafts replies, and organizes threads.
  • Google Calendar summarizes a day, checks availability, and creates, updates, or deletes events.
  • Google Drive works with Docs, Sheets, and Slides.

The Calendar listing notes that ChatGPT may share relevant chats and memories with the app to provide context, subject to that app’s terms. Spotify’s listing says you can ask for songs, playlists, podcasts, and audiobooks, and that Premium listeners can describe a vibe and get a playlist made to match.

For work, OpenAI’s plugins page also names Slack, SharePoint, Airtable, Jira, Figma, Canva, Stripe, Gusto, Vercel, Replit, Lovable, and Intuit TurboTax.

Permissions: what to check before you install

Plugins can act, not just read, so set permissions on purpose. OpenAI’s permissions article lists the options you may see: “Always ask,” “Allow read actions,” “Allow low-risk actions,” and, for some apps or accounts, “Allow all actions,” which it says carries elevated risk. It says actions that may need additional review include sending an email or message, deleting a file or record, making a purchase, and sharing sensitive personal, financial, health, or identity information. You can set a default and change it for each connected account.

A sensible default for errands: leave approval on for anything that spends money, sends messages, or books something, and review each plugin’s listed permissions before connecting your account.

Frequently asked

What happened to ChatGPT apps and connectors?

OpenAI’s release notes for July 9, 2026 say it replaced the app directory with the plugin directory. Existing app connections were unaffected, and plugins are now added from the plugin directory.

Are ChatGPT plugins free?

OpenAI says select plugins are available on all plans, including Free, and some require a paid plan. The service behind a plugin may also charge separately.

Which ChatGPT plugin can make phone calls?

ClawCall, our product, is listed in ChatGPT’s plugin directory. It calls US numbers, waits on hold, talks to whoever answers, and tells you what was said.

Can ChatGPT book a restaurant?

Yes, with the OpenTable plugin for restaurants on OpenTable. For restaurants that only book by phone, ClawCall can call them.

How do I add a plugin to ChatGPT?

Open Plugins in the ChatGPT sidebar or go to chatgpt.com/plugins, pick a plugin, review its permissions, install it, and connect the account if asked. Then mention it with @ or describe your task.

Will ChatGPT take actions without asking me?

It depends on your permission setting. OpenAI says ChatGPT may ask for approval before reading information or completing an action, and that actions such as purchases or sending messages may need additional review. You can change permissions for each connected account.

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