Activating ChatGPT Agent Mode
Select 'agent mode' from the tools dropdown in the composer to activate new capabilities.
Select 'agent mode'
Where
Composer, Tools dropdown
Why
Activates the new agentic capabilities for ChatGPT, allowing it to perform tasks proactively using its own computer.
What it does and when to use it
To use ChatGPT's new agentic features, users can select 'agent mode' from the tools dropdown within the composer interface. This enables the AI to handle complex tasks autonomously.
Why it works
This setting provides a clear and accessible way for users to opt into the advanced agent capabilities, distinguishing them from standard conversational interactions.
Sources and credit
- Introducing ChatGPT agent ↗OpenAI · OpenAI News · Jul 17, 2025 · paraphrased
First seen on Subvolts Jul 17, 2025. Updated Sep 11, 2026. Spotted a problem? Tell us.
Where it shows up
- Introducing ChatGPT agentOpenAI · OpenAI News · Jul 17, 2025
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Questions people ask
- Which AI tools does this work with?
- The sources used it with ChatGPT.
- Where did this come from?
- OpenAI (OpenAI News). Subvolts collected, normalized and credited it; the link above opens the original.