ChatGPT can now read Chrome tabs and complete browser tasks
The updated ChatGPT extension can use open Chrome tabs as context and, in Work, carry out tasks such as filling forms, downloading files, and organizing tabs.
AT A GLANCE
Key points
- Open Chrome tabs can be used as context in one conversation.
- Work can fill forms, download files, and organize tabs.
- Separate permission controls cover new sites and browser history.
What is changing?
OpenAI expanded computer-use capabilities in the ChatGPT Chrome extension on October 15. ChatGPT can now use open tabs as context, allowing users to compare products, services, or documents across pages in a single conversation. The extension’s official store listing was updated to version 1.26.1005.11759 on the same day.
In Work, the system can perform browser tasks such as sending messages, filling forms, downloading files, entering data into record systems, and grouping tabs. Chrome, Edge, Brave, Opera, and Vivaldi are supported, although Opera does not offer side chat.
OpenAI’s documentation says ChatGPT asks for permission by default before interacting with each new site. Browser-history access is approved per request and has no permanent allow option. The company advises treating page content as untrusted context and sharing sensitive data only when required and under user supervision.
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Source date: 16 October 2026.
Published by AI Radar: 16 Oct 2026, 13:08 (Istanbul, UTC+3).
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