Bing Chat will get boosted by plugins — here’s which ones are on the way

Here’s a first look at the next wave of Bing Chat plugins.

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During Build 2023, Microsoft shared several pieces of news about its Bing search engine, including the expansion of plugin support for Bing. We already knew that plugins were on the way to Microsoft’s search engine, but the tech giant shared more about how they’ll work and how its joint commitment with OpenAI will help developers target multiple platforms.

Developers can now use a single platform to create plugins that work with ChatGPT, Bing, Dynamics 365 Copilot, Microsoft 365 Copilot, and Windows Copilot. With Bing gaining support for plugins, the search engine will be able to integrate with a wide range of services.

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Wolfram | Alpha and OpenTable plugins for Bing were announced before today. Microsoft shared that Expedia, Instacart, Kayak, Klarna, Redfin, TripAdvisor, and Zillow are also on the way to Bing. Plugins for Bandsintown, Bohita, Cloudflare, Coupert, Fareportal, FiscalNote, Golden, Lexi Shopper, Likewise, Notable, One Word Domains, PromptPerfect, Shopify, Skyscanner, Spotify, Spotnana, Trip.com are coming to Bing Chat as well.

Microsoft shared a list of examples of what users will be able to do with these new plugins:

All of the new plugins will be available through Bing Chat, including through the Edge Sidebar and Bing’s mobile apps, in the coming weeks.

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Sean Endicott is a tech journalist at Windows Central, specializing in Windows, Microsoft software, AI, and PCs. He’s covered major launches, from Windows 10 and 11 to the rise of AI tools like ChatGPT. Sean’s journey began with the Lumia 740, leading to strong ties with app developers. Outside writing, he coaches American football, utilizing Microsoft services to manage his team. He studied broadcast journalism at Nottingham Trent University and is active on X @SeanEndicott_ and Threads @sean_endicott_.