Google opens preview of its search and Gemini-integrated application platform to developers

Google is launching a preview of its “Connected Apps Platform,” which allows developers to integrate their applications into both Google Search and the Gemini platform simultaneously, eliminating the need to build separate integrations for each. The company has also added several new third-party services, including Adobe, Calm, and Peloton. These integrations provide users with access to tools across various categories, such as productivity, health, fitness, and event ticketing. Google plans to open the platform to more developers in the coming months and expand it to additional markets and products.

Details on the Google Connected Apps Platform
Google has integrated over 50 applications into Search and Gemini, spanning areas from productivity tools and event ticketing to health and fitness. Integrations with Adobe, Experian, Localiza, and Peloton are currently available in Gemini, with these services expected to arrive on Google Search in the coming weeks. Google has also brought Calm to both platforms. A complete list of all available integrations can be found on the respective help center pages for Google Search and Gemini.

A new connected application platform will allow developers to link their apps to Google Search and Gemini through a single system, eliminating the need to build separate integrations for each service. These integrations enable Google services to work in tandem with third-party applications and provide users with access to their features whenever needed.

Developers can build integrations using a cloud-hosted Model Context Protocol (MCP) server, which enables AI services to communicate with external tools; alternatively, they can use Android’s AppFunctions API, which allows applications to expose specific functionalities to other apps and services. Once built, developers can test their integrations and submit them for review via the Google Connected Console, choosing whether to publish them on Google Search, Gemini, or both.

After an integration goes live, developers can use the console to monitor traffic, response times, and errors. They can also manage how their applications appear across Google services, utilizing verified badges and certified account status.

Google is rolling out a preview version in phases, with plans to bring more developers, markets, and products onto the platform over the coming months. Developers interested in participating in the preview can sign up and visit the Google Connected Apps developer website to access relevant documentation.