I tried the Shazam app for ChatGPT – and it’s a surprisingly natural fit for the chatbot
The iconic song-identifier is now a ChatGPT plugin, turning a simple ID into a full music conversation.
OpenAI has integrated Apple's iconic Shazam music recognition service as a third-party app within ChatGPT. Users must first connect the Shazam app via the ChatGPT interface. Once linked, they can activate it by typing '@Shazam' in a prompt or selecting it from the app menu, then asking "What song is this?" The feature works identically to the standalone app, identifying tracks in seconds and displaying album art, artist, and title. It also allows users to save songs directly to their Shazam library.
This move is significant because it recontextualizes the music discovery process. Instead of ending with a song title, the identification becomes the starting point for a conversational interaction with ChatGPT. The AI can immediately recommend similar tracks, discuss the artist, or help build playlists. This integration, combined with existing Spotify and Apple Music plugins, positions ChatGPT as a conversational hub for music, bridging the gap between reactive identification (Shazam) and proactive exploration (streaming apps).
- Apple's Shazam is now a ChatGPT plugin, activated via the '@Shazam' command or app menu.
- The integration provides the same core identification service but within ChatGPT's conversational interface.
- It enables immediate follow-up actions like getting AI-powered recommendations, turning a simple ID into a music discovery session.
Why It Matters
It transforms ChatGPT into a unified, conversational control center for music, from real-world identification to playlist creation.