ChatGPT’s deep research tool gets a GitHub connector to answer questions about code

techcrunch.comPublished: 5/8/2025

Summary

OpenAI has enhanced its ChatGPT deep research feature with an integration for GitHub, enabling users to explore codebases and engineering documents directly from the AI tool. Available for ChatGPT Plus, Pro, and Team members, this new connector also provides insights into product specs, code structure, and API implementation using real examples. OpenAI emphasizes this as a time-saving aid, though it notes potential limitations regarding hallucinations. The company is expanding its support to include Enterprise and Education plans soon, alongside ongoing investments in AI tools like open-source coding platforms and model fine-tuning options tailored for specific applications.