OpenAI dots
OpenAI documents dots using permitted plugins and shared ChatGPT memory, with data-access and action controls.
The decision in plain English
Disconnecting a plugin stops new access but does not delete context already retained.
Best fit
Personal connected-app work with shared ChatGPT context.
Poor fit
A user needing per-memory inspection and deletion.
Documented capabilities
Vendor statements, not verified task outcomes.
Permissions and human control
- Plugin access is managed in ChatGPT
- Custom Rules add boundaries but cannot override safety requirements
- Enterprise admin access is off by default; app authorization and device/cloud permissions are separate.
Documented controls do not prove that an agent always follows them.
Limits and open questions
- Individual dot memories cannot currently be viewed or edited
- Disconnecting services does not delete retained context
- Phone messaging is unavailable for Enterprise at launch, according to workspace docs.
Privacy and security
OpenAI says content is encrypted in transit and at rest. Disconnecting plugins does not erase retained context. Individual dot memories are not currently editable. These are vendor statements, not an audit.
Common questions about OpenAI dots
What is OpenAI dots for?
Personal connected-app work with shared ChatGPT context. The vendor describes it as: OpenAI documents dots using permitted plugins and shared ChatGPT memory, with data-access and action controls.
Who should look elsewhere?
A user needing per-memory inspection and deletion.
How much does OpenAI dots cost?
OpenAI documents workspace controls for dots (Beta), with Enterprise access off by default. A standalone dots price and complete personal-plan/region eligibility are not confirmed by these docs. Do not assume all ChatGPT subscriptions include it.
What can it access and what needs my approval?
Plugin access is managed in ChatGPT Custom Rules add boundaries but cannot override safety requirements Enterprise admin access is off by default; app authorization and device/cloud permissions are separate.
What happens to my data?
OpenAI says content is encrypted in transit and at rest. Disconnecting plugins does not erase retained context. Individual dot memories are not currently editable. These are vendor statements, not an audit.
Has AgentComparison tested it?
No. This record is built from the vendor's own documentation, checked 2026-10-01. Vendor claims are attributed, not confirmed.
How to evaluate OpenAI dots yourself
- Pick one low-risk task that matches its documented capabilities: permitted plugins and shared chatgpt memory.
- Write the expected output and what counts as failure before you start.
- Connect the minimum access needed, and check approval settings first.
- Run it twice and compare, then review every action it took.
- Check cost after any free allowance. Unknown price is not free.
Related
Documented use cases: Personal email, calendar and reminders.
- Instinct (product): A messaging-first assistant connected to personal apps and devices.
- Poke (product): Messaging-based email, calendar and reminder work.
- Lucas (product): Personal administration through iMessage.
- Muse (product): Personal reminders, ongoing tasks and artifact work.
- Cue by Manus (product): People who want several agents with separate identities that hand work to each other, and who will review the final result.
- Instinct vs Muse vs OpenAI dots
- AI agent use cases by job
- Privacy and approval checklist
- Compare two agents side by side
- Latest agent updates
Sources and history
- https://help.openai.com/en/articles/20001529-dots-privacy-security-and-safety-faqs · official · read 1 October 2026
- https://help.openai.com/en/articles/20001554-manage-dots-in-chatgpt-workspaces · official · read 1 October 2026
- https://help.openai.com/en/articles/20001529-dots-privacy-security-and-safety-faqs · official · read 1 October 2026
Change history
- 2026-10-01: Initial documentation research. No hands-on testing.
Documentation overview expanded with current pricing/access sources. No hands-on results claimed.
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