The DotsBot editorial team covers OpenAI Dots: launches, how-to guides and analysis. Every article cites its primary sources and is updated when the facts change.
How-ToGuide
You can message the same OpenAI Dot in Slack and Microsoft Teams after you create it on desktop and add those channels in its profile. Slack DMs and mentions are documented for the owner; Enterprise Teams access is described as an invite-only alpha.
Privacy & SecurityGuide
Dots add Auto-review, Custom Rules, a sandboxed cloud computer, and admin-off Enterprise beta. OpenAI says Business, Enterprise, and Edu content is not used for training by default. Here is what the company has documented as of September 29, 2026.
ComparisonsAnalysis
Dots are always-on GPT-6 Astra agents that keep working between chats. ChatGPT agent was a 2025 agent-mode toolbox. Codex is OpenAI's software-engineering agent. Here are the differences OpenAI has actually published.
ComparisonsAnalysis
Dots launch on paid ChatGPT plans with GPT-6 Astra and work tools. Muse is Meta's personal agent with a free tier. Here is what the companies document about access and subscriptions.
FeaturesGuide
OpenAI Dots run on GPT-6 Astra, the model OpenAI calls its most capable and aligned, with published strength in computer use, browsing, coding, and professional work. API list prices on the Astra page are $10 per million input tokens and $50 per million output tokens.
Getting StartedGuide
As of September 29, 2026, OpenAI Dots are rolling out to ChatGPT Pro and Business Premium in eligible markets, with Enterprise beta off until an admin enables it. The first Dot is included at no extra cost on Pro and Business Premium.
AnnouncementsNews
OpenAI launched Pro 500 at $500 a month on September 29, 2026, with the highest Pro usage and Astra Ultrafast. Dots ship on Pro plans, but Pro 500 is the only Pro tier that includes Ultrafast.
AnnouncementsNews
At DevDay 2026 on September 29, OpenAI announced always-on Dots agents, a $500 Pro 500 plan with Ultrafast, GPT-6.1 Sol, ChatGPT Space, among more than 20 major announcements.
AnnouncementsNews
OpenAI launched Dots at DevDay 2026: GPT-6 Astra agents that keep working on a cloud computer and can be reached in ChatGPT, Slack, and Teams. The first Dot is included on Pro and Business Premium in eligible markets as of September 29, 2026.
How-ToTutorial
Create your first OpenAI Dot in the ChatGPT desktop app or a desktop browser, name it, connect apps, and assign ongoing work. As of September 29, 2026 you cannot create a Dot on mobile or mobile web.
Getting StartedGuide
OpenAI Dots are always-on GPT-6 Astra agents with their own cloud computer. They keep working between chats, connect to plugins, and can be reached in ChatGPT, Slack, and Teams as of September 29, 2026.
DevelopersAnalysis
Dots can open PRs, run Codex cloud tasks, and reach over 4,000 apps through ChatGPT plugins. DevDay also added plugin extensions, MCP events, and Agents API computer use. Here is what OpenAI has actually opened to builders as of September 29, 2026.
