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Episode 216
Published 3 weeks, 4 days ago
Description
OpenAI added a Zendesk plugin to ChatGPT and Codex so you can review support tickets and customer history without bouncing tabs. Connect with your subdomain and your own Zendesk login. Draft replies. Review before anything sends. No new dollar price on the note.
This is not Astra. This is not ChatGPT reading iMessage. This is a wire into the desk your shop already pays for. First move is read-only: list the five most recently updated tickets with ID, subject, status, and updated time.
Topics: OpenAI · ChatGPT · Zendesk · plugins · customer support · small business
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Frequently Asked Questions
How do I connect Zendesk in ChatGPT?
Open Plugins, find the OpenAI-developed Zendesk plugin, Install or Connect, enter only your Zendesk subdomain (example: acme — no https or .zendesk.com), sign in with your own Zendesk account, authorize, and confirm it is connected. Each person connects their own account.
Does installing give me extra Zendesk permissions?
No. The Help Center says installing the plugin does not grant additional Zendesk permissions. You only see what your Zendesk login can see. Managed workspaces may need an admin to enable the plugin and its required app.
Is there a new price?
The Sep 3, 2026 ChatGPT release note and the Zendesk Help Center article do not print a new dollar price for the plugin. Do not invent one. You need ChatGPT access where the plugin is available plus a Zendesk account you already use.
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