As of November 12, 2026, OpenAI says ChatGPT Agent is no longer available and directs users to ChatGPT Work for longer, multi-step tasks and finished deliverables. The original Agent mode launched in July 2025 as a feature inside ChatGPT. Developers can evaluate OpenAI’s separately documented Agents API, which is in public beta; the documentation reviewed here does not establish that it provides API access to the retired ChatGPT Agent feature. (OpenAI Help Center)
What the ChatGPT Agent rollout referred to
OpenAI announced ChatGPT Agent in July 2025 as an in-ChatGPT feature for multi-step tasks. Launch-era examples included researching competitors and preparing a slide deck. Those details describe the historical rollout, not how to access Agent now. (OpenAI launch announcement)
Don’t confuse that launch with ChatGPT Tasks, an earlier feature for scheduled or recurring actions, or AgentGPT, a separate project. Neither is the same product as ChatGPT Agent, ChatGPT Work, or the Agents API.
Is ChatGPT Agent still available?
OpenAI’s Agent Help Center page says ChatGPT Agent “is no longer available” and recommends ChatGPT Work. The page also contains older access instructions; those legacy details should not be treated as current guidance. OpenAI’s July 2025 launch page is labeled outdated and points readers to newer agentic-work resources. The notices cited here do not specify the exact date Agent was withdrawn. (OpenAI Help Center; OpenAI launch announcement)
For longer tasks in ChatGPT, consider Work if it is available in your account. OpenAI lists Work on macOS and Windows desktop for all plans, and on web and mobile for Plus, Pro, Business, Enterprise, and Edu. What appears can depend on your plan, platform, and workspace settings. (OpenAI)
Can you build an agent with a production API?
OpenAI documents the Agents API as a separate developer offering in public beta. Its announcement describes an OpenAI-managed Codex harness for building cloud agents, including long-running sessions and tool use. The documentation reviewed here does not establish that the Agents API exposes the retired ChatGPT Agent feature or provides feature parity with ChatGPT Work. Because it is in beta, review the current documentation and suitability for your deployment before relying on it in production. (OpenAI Agents API announcement)
OpenAI’s API quickstart documents a beta request header, OpenAI-Beta: agents=v1, and says its SDKs add the header automatically. It does not, by itself, show that the former ChatGPT Agent interface is available through an API. The Agents API FAQ also reports that data residency is currently supported only in the United States. (Agents API quickstart; Agents API FAQ)
If you need a custom application, evaluate the Agents API as its own beta product: check its documented environment choices, constraints, and fit for your workflow. Review outputs and important actions before relying on them; do not assume that an agent’s completion message alone is sufficient validation.
Which path fits your task?
| Your need | Path to evaluate | Important qualification |
|---|---|---|
| Do longer, multi-step work in ChatGPT without building an application | ChatGPT Work, if available in your account | Availability depends on plan, platform, and—in managed workspaces—settings. (OpenAI) |
| Build a custom application using OpenAI’s documented agent API | Agents API (public beta) | It is a separate developer product; review its current documentation, constraints, and deployment suitability. (OpenAI announcement; FAQ) |
| Use the original ChatGPT Agent mode | Not currently available, according to OpenAI | Older tools-menu or /agent instructions are not current access guidance. (OpenAI Help Center) |
For a ChatGPT interface experience, check whether Work appears in your account. For a custom API workflow, evaluate the Agents API beta separately; don’t assume it reproduces the retired ChatGPT Agent experience. In either path, review outputs before relying on them.
Bottom line
The ChatGPT Agent rollout was a July 2025 product launch, not a current availability announcement. OpenAI now says ChatGPT Agent is no longer available and points users to ChatGPT Work. Developers can evaluate the distinct Agents API, which is in public beta; the documentation reviewed here does not establish that it exposes the retired ChatGPT Agent feature. The API FAQ reports U.S.-only data-residency support, so check that and the other current beta constraints against your needs.
Sources
ChatGPT agent — OpenAI Help Center
Introducing ChatGPT agent — OpenAI
ChatGPT Work for every team — OpenAI
Introducing the Agents API — OpenAI