# DotsBot > Independent news, how-to guides and analysis covering OpenAI Dots, the always-on AI agents in ChatGPT, Slack and Teams. DotsBot is an independent publication. It is not affiliated with, endorsed by or sponsored by OpenAI. "OpenAI", "ChatGPT" and "Dots" are trademarks of their respective owners. ## News - [News](https://dotsbot.co/news): Latest news and analysis. - [OpenAI Dots vs ChatGPT agent vs Codex: sourced differences](https://dotsbot.co/news/dots-vs-chatgpt-agent-vs-codex): 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. - [OpenAI Dots vs Meta Muse: verified plans and availability](https://dotsbot.co/news/dots-vs-meta-muse): 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. - [OpenAI's $500 ChatGPT Pro 500 plan, Ultrafast, and how it relates to Dots](https://dotsbot.co/news/openai-500-dollar-tier): 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. - [OpenAI DevDay 2026: Dots, Pro 500, GPT-6.1 Sol and 20+ launches](https://dotsbot.co/news/openai-devday-2026-announcements): 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. - [OpenAI launches Dots, always-on AI agents in ChatGPT, Slack and Teams](https://dotsbot.co/news/openai-launches-dots): 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. - [What OpenAI Dots mean for developers](https://dotsbot.co/news/what-dots-mean-for-developers): 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. ## Guides - [Guides](https://dotsbot.co/guides): Guides and tutorials. - [OpenAI Dots in Slack and Microsoft Teams: how messaging works](https://dotsbot.co/guides/dots-in-slack-and-microsoft-teams): 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. - [OpenAI Dots privacy, security, and admin controls](https://dotsbot.co/guides/dots-privacy-security-and-admin-controls): 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. - [GPT-6 Astra: the model behind OpenAI Dots](https://dotsbot.co/guides/gpt-6-astra-model-behind-dots): 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. - [How to get OpenAI Dots: plans, markets, and admin enablement](https://dotsbot.co/guides/how-to-get-openai-dots): 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. - [Set up your first OpenAI Dot: name, apps, and first task](https://dotsbot.co/guides/set-up-your-first-dot): 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. - [What are OpenAI Dots? Always-on GPT-6 Astra agents in ChatGPT](https://dotsbot.co/guides/what-are-openai-dots): 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. ## Topics - [Topics](https://dotsbot.co/topics): Browse topic hubs. - [Announcements](https://dotsbot.co/topics/announcements): OpenAI's official Dots launches, rollouts and changes, reported as they happen with links to the primary source. - [Getting Started](https://dotsbot.co/topics/getting-started): What OpenAI Dots are, who can use them and how to set up your first dot. - [How-To](https://dotsbot.co/topics/how-to): Step-by-step guides for getting real work done with Dots in ChatGPT, Slack and Microsoft Teams. - [Features](https://dotsbot.co/topics/features): Deep dives into what Dots can do: cloud computers, app connections, memory, tasks and channels. - [Business & Enterprise](https://dotsbot.co/topics/business-and-enterprise): Dots for teams: Business Premium, Enterprise, Edu and Healthcare workspaces, admin controls and rollout planning. - [Comparisons](https://dotsbot.co/topics/comparisons): How Dots compare with ChatGPT Agent, Codex, Meta Muse and other AI agents. - [Developers](https://dotsbot.co/topics/developers): APIs, app connections and building on top of Dots and the GPT-6 Astra model. - [Privacy & Security](https://dotsbot.co/topics/privacy-and-security): How Dots handle your data, permissions and approvals, and the controls available to users and admins. - [Industry](https://dotsbot.co/topics/industry): The business of AI agents: pricing, competition and what Dots mean for the market. ## For agents - [Full article text](https://dotsbot.co/llms-full.txt): Latest articles, takeaways, FAQs and sources. - [Developers](https://dotsbot.co/developers): Content API and integration documentation. - [OpenAPI](https://dotsbot.co/api/v1/openapi.json): Machine-readable API specification. - [RSS feed](https://dotsbot.co/feed.xml): Latest articles. - [Sitemaps](https://dotsbot.co/sitemap.xml): Public URL directory.