A new wave of Connected Apps is rolling out to Gemini

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A new wave of Connected Apps is rolling out to Gemini

Google is integrating third-party tools like Linear, Adobe, and Webflow directly into Gemini to enable cross-platform task management within a single chat interface.

What: Google is rolling out 'Connected Apps' for Gemini, allowing users to interact with services including Linear, Airtable, monday.com, Adobe, and Webflow via @ mentions or direct prompts starting September 23, 2026.

Why it matters: This expansion represents a pivot for AI assistants to become operating system-level interfaces, moving from text generation to acting as an orchestration layer for specialized SaaS tools.

Takeaway: Connect your project management or design tools in the Gemini settings menu to test if you can update tickets or manage assets without leaving the chat interface.

Deep dive

Gemini now supports direct integrations with productivity, creative, and lifestyle platforms.
Supported productivity tools include Linear, Airtable, monday.com, and Zoho.
Creative workflows now allow interaction with Adobe, Webflow, and Squarespace.
Users trigger these integrations using @ mentions or direct commands within the chat prompt.
The rollout is part of Google's push to centralize cross-application workflows within the Gemini ecosystem.

Decoder

Connected Apps: A mechanism in Gemini that uses APIs to allow the LLM to read data from or perform actions in third-party software, effectively turning the chat interface into a command console.

Original article

A new wave of Connected Apps is rolling out to Gemini.

We are bringing more of your favorite apps directly into Gemini. Instead of switching between tabs, you can now manage projects, design creative assets, and plan your workouts all in one place.

Beginning to roll out today, you can connect new tools to Gemini across a variety of categories:

Productivity: Manage projects, organize databases, dictate notes and more with Airtable, Linear, monday.com, PandaDoc, Wispr AI and Zoho.
Creativity: Bring ideas to life, design visual assets, and build websites with Adobe, Picsart, Squarespace and Webflow.
Lifestyle: Search for your next apartment with apartments.com, monitor your credit with Experian, plan workouts with Peloton and find event tickets on SeatGeek.

To get started, connect your favorite apps in Gemini settings, or simply bring them into your chat by typing @ mention or asking directly.

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