Apps and connectors let ChatGPT and Claude connect to external services you already use, such as email, calendars, files, chats, repositories, Jira, and Confluence.

This page explains how to enable or connect an app in ChatGPT and a connector in Claude. For full product details, use the official documentation linked below.

Quick Links

• Apps in ChatGPT: Apps in ChatGPT | OpenAI Help Center

• ChatGPT app directory: https://chatgpt.com/apps

• Claude connectors: Use connectors to extend Claude's capabilities | Claude Help Center

Currently Enabled At UT Austin

As of June 15, 2026, the ChatGPT apps currently turned on in the UT Austin ChatGPT workspace are:

For Claude, the connectors currently turned on for UT Austin are:

Availability can change. If an app or connector does not appear, it may not be enabled for the workspace, may require authentication, or may depend on your access in the source system.

How To Enable A ChatGPT App

Use these steps in the UT Austin ChatGPT workspace:

1. Sign in to ChatGPT.com with your UT EID email address.

2. Open the Apps area from the ChatGPT sidebar, or go to Settings > Apps.

3. Select the For UT Austin tab to see apps enabled for the UT Austin workspace.

4. Select the app you want to use.

5. Review what the app can access and what actions it may be able to take.

6. Select Connect if the app requires a connection.

7. Complete the app's login and authorization flow.

8. Return to ChatGPT after the connection is complete.

If Connect is not available, the app may already be connected, may not require a personal connection, or may be restricted by workspace settings.

How To Use A ChatGPT App In A Chat

After the app is connected:

1. Start or open a ChatGPT conversation.

2. Mention the app in your message, such as @SharePoint, @Outlook Calendar, or @GitHub, if the app supports mentions.

3. You can also select +, then More, and choose the app you want to add to the conversation.

4. Ask ChatGPT for the task you want the app to help with.

5. Review any permission or approval prompt before allowing an action.

Example:

How To Manage Or Disconnect A ChatGPT App

1. Open Settings > Apps.

2. Select the connected app.

3. Review the app's permissions and preferences.

4. Disconnect the app if you no longer need it.

OpenAI's documentation notes that changing app permissions controls when ChatGPT asks before using an app. It does not grant the app new access. The app's access depends on the app, the account you connected, and workspace settings.

How To Enable A Claude Connector

Use these steps in the UT Austin Claude environment:

1. Sign in to Claude with your UT EID email address.

2. Open Claude in a browser.

3. From a chat, select the + button in the lower-left corner or type / to open the menu.

4. Hover over Connectors.

5. Select Manage connectors.

6. Select the + button next to Connectors.

7. Choose the connector you want to connect, such as Microsoft 365 or Atlassian Rovo.

8. Review the connector description, capabilities, and requested access.

9. Select Connect or Install.

10. Complete the authentication prompts.

You can also manage connectors from Customize > Connectors in Claude.

How To Use A Claude Connector In A Chat

After the connector is connected:

1. Start or open a Claude conversation.

2. Select the + button in the lower-left corner or type /.

3. Hover over Connectors.

4. Toggle on the connector you want Claude to use for that conversation.

5. Ask Claude for the task you want help with.

6. Review any approval prompt before allowing actions that create, update, send, delete, or change information.

Example:

How To Manage Or Disconnect A Claude Connector

1. Open Customize > Connectors.

2. View your connected services.

3. Select the connector you want to manage.

4. Review settings, permissions, and access.

5. Disconnect the connector if you no longer need it.

Claude connectors use your permissions in the source system. If you cannot access a file, channel, Jira issue, Confluence page, mailbox, or record in the source system, Claude should not be able to access it through the connector.

Before You Connect

Data Use And Acceptable Use

Review [Responsible Use](./05-responsible-use.md) before connecting AI tools to University systems or data.

Quick reminders:

• Do not connect personal accounts to work with controlled or confidential University data.

• Use the least access needed for the task.

• Review approval prompts carefully before allowing actions that send, edit, delete, share, or move information.

• For unclear data classifications, contact ISO at security@utexas.edu.

FAQ

Are ChatGPT connectors and ChatGPT apps the same thing?

OpenAI now uses apps as the broader term. Existing connector-style functionality still exists, but you may see it described as apps with file search, deep research, sync, or other capabilities.

Are Claude connectors the same as Claude plugins?

No. Connectors connect Claude to services. Plugins can bundle skills, connectors, and other workflow pieces together. Review the official Claude directory and plugin documentation for current details.

Can I connect any app or connector I want?

Not always. Availability can depend on plan, geography, workspace settings, organization policy, and admin approval.

Can apps or connectors change information in another system?

Some can. Review requested permissions and approval prompts carefully, especially for actions that send, edit, delete, share, or move information.