OpenAI Adds Deeper System Integration to ChatGPT Desktop Apps ...
Today, OpenAI launched two key updates aimed at making ChatGPT more useful on PC and Mac. The updates include a full release of the ChatGPT desktop app for Windows with some new features, and a beta version for macOS that integrates with popular coding apps like VS Code, Xcode, and Terminal.
Why It Matters
OpenAI is expanding ChatGPT's utility beyond mere chat interactions, turning it into a real-time assistant capable of interacting with your existing desktop workflows, especially for developers.
For Windows
The ChatGPT Windows app is now generally available. Since its early release, OpenAI has refined the app based on user feedback, adding:
For macOS
The new ChatGPT desktop app for macOS takes it a step further, especially for developers:
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While this isn't quite the autonomous "Operator" tool that OpenAI is rumored to be working on, these updates are foundational steps in that direction. The ability to understand and interact with your desktop environment will eventually lead to more capable AI systems that assist you across different tasks and workflows.
What’s Next
The company plans to add support for more apps soon, with the vision of ChatGPT working across writing tools and other text-based applications. For now, these features mark an important milestone in bringing practical AI tools directly to the desktop experience.
You Should Know:
On the Mac, ChatGPT uses Apple's Accessibility API to read content—a reliable but limited tool. So to work with some applications, like VS Code, you'll need to install additional extensions to enable compatibility. It is also worth noting that ChatGPT can read your code and suggest improvements, but unlike GitHub Copilot, it can't write directly into your development environment—yet.
