ChatGPT adds scheduled tasks via new sidebar page
TL;DR
ChatGPT now supports scheduled tasks for recurring work, reminders, and web monitoring through a new sidebar page. The Pulse feature is being replaced.
What changed
Plus, Pro, Business, and Enterprise users now see a Scheduled page in the ChatGPT sidebar. They can request recurring work, reminders, or web monitoring through this addition. Pro Pulse features move into the new setup as part of the update.
Why it matters
Basic Users handle daily reminders more directly without switching tools. Vibe Builders schedule ongoing creative tasks for steady progress on projects. Developers use it for recurring web checks in a specific use-case that consolidates proactive alerts unlike options in Claude.
What to watch for
Compare the Scheduled page against Claude's task handling for similar needs. Verify changes by opening the sidebar in your ChatGPT account and testing a sample recurring prompt.
Who this matters for
- Vibe Builders: Automate recurring creative prompts and project check-ins to maintain a steady production rhythm.
Harsh’s take
OpenAI is finally addressing the proactive gap by turning ChatGPT into a basic cron job for the masses. Moving Pulse into a unified Scheduled tab suggests they want to move beyond the reactive chat box toward an agentic assistant that lives in the background. This is a direct hit to simple automation wrappers and third-party reminder integrations.
For operators, this consolidation is about reducing context switching. While Claude remains superior for deep reasoning, ChatGPT is winning on utility by handling the boring, repetitive monitoring tasks that usually require a Zapier subscription. It is a functional upgrade that makes the Pro tier much stickier for daily workflows.
by Harsh Desai
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