Extensible Software in the Age of LLMs

Large language models are enabling a shift toward "extensible software" that allows individual users to customize applications to meet their specific needs rather than relying on developers to build features for the largest audience. Unlike traditional pluggable software that remains confined to professional tools like developer IDEs and CAD programs, web-based extensible software could democratize customization by using LLMs to safely generate user-specific extensions while maintaining a secure, accountable core. This approach addresses the long tail of unmet user needs that static software cannot feasibly serve without becoming unnecessarily complex for everyone.