Google announced Thursday that it now allows users to link and interact with some of their favorite apps directly in AI mode, the tech giant’s conversational search experience. At launch, supported apps include Instacart, Canva, and YouTube.

With this new update, Google is expanding AI mode beyond answering questions and completing tasks in the apps you use regularly. The tech giant also likely expects users to rely on AI mode more often for things like planning and shopping. Additionally, the launch will allow Google to better compete with rivals such as OpenAI’s ChatGPT and Anthropic’s Claude, which support app integrations.

In one example, Google says that if you’re planning a barbecue and use AI mode to create a shopping list, you can connect your Instacart account to add the ingredients directly to your shopping cart and quickly pay in the Instacart app or website.

Or, if you’re working on a project and need design ideas, such as a brochure, you can ask Canva to show you a selection of templates. In another example, Google says you can use AI mode to select a playlist for your next party and instantly save it to YouTube Music.

The update is rolling out to users in the US. Google says it is working with a variety of partners and plans to roll out support for more apps soon.

Today’s announcement builds on a capability Google launched earlier this year at Google I/O that allows users to connect third-party apps to the Gemini app to complete tasks faster. Compatible apps include Canva, OpenTable, Spark, Instacart, and more.

Since its launch in early 2025, Google has been continuously developing AI mode with more capabilities. More recently, the tech giant announced that AI mode can now help check if an item you need is available in a store near you. Google also recently added the ability for users to browse the web in parallel with AI Mode to do things like compare details and ask follow-up questions while preserving the context of their search.

Earlier this year, Google launched “Personal Intelligence” in AI mode, allowing it to access users’ Gmail and Google Photos to provide more individualized responses.