MacGPT

ChatGPT on your Mac and Menubar

Free

Description

MacGPT is a utility designed to bring the power of ChatGPT directly to your Mac. It allows users to access ChatGPT's capabilities conveniently from the macOS menubar or through a global hotkey, making AI assistance readily available across all applications. The tool supports interaction with the ChatGPT website and also offers a native mode using an OpenAI API key for a potentially faster and more integrated experience.

Key functionalities include an 'Inline' feature that enables ChatGPT to type directly into text fields based on user prompts, a 'Conversation Mode' for voice-based interactions, and the ability to easily copy entire chat transcripts. MacGPT aims to enhance productivity by providing versatile and quick access to ChatGPT for various tasks. Additionally, a companion iOS app named GeePeeTee extends similar AI chat functionalities to iPhone users, typically using their own API key.

Key Features

Global Access: Activate a system-wide textfield to chat with ChatGPT from anywhere on your Mac.
Inline Typing: Bring ChatGPT directly into textfields by typing a trigger phrase and prompt, letting the AI do the typing.
Menubar Convenience: Quickly access ChatGPT from the menu bar, either via the website or natively with an API key.
Web or Native Interface: Choose between accessing the ChatGPT website or a native experience using your OpenAI API key.
Easy Conversation Copying: Copy entire ChatGPT conversation transcripts in a clear, readable format.
Voice Conversation Mode: Interact with ChatGPT by speaking, enabling hands-free conversation.

Use Cases

Quickly drafting emails or messages using AI assistance directly in any Mac application.
Generating code snippets or getting debugging assistance within a developer's workflow on Mac.
Summarizing text or getting explanations without leaving the current application.
Brainstorming ideas or drafting content using voice commands for hands-free operation.
Easily accessing and managing ChatGPT conversations for reference or sharing.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I use MacGPT with a ChatGPT Plus account?

Yes you can. Just login with your credentials and you should be able to access the GPT Plus features.

How can I use MacGPT with my OpenAI API key?

You can use MacGPT through the ChatGPT API for a nicer and faster experience. To use the native mode you will need to get your own OpenAI API key and connect a credit card to it.

MacGPT Inline doesn't work in [Insert App Name Here]!?

I'm aware that the MacGPT Inline feature does not work in some apps (Sublime Text, Notion, WhatsApp for example). I'm looking into ways to solve this.

I added my API key and want to use GPT-4 but I get an error.

Currently the GPT-4 API is only available through the API after signing up for a waiting list. Please sign up through the OpenAI website and you should have access in a few days. Sign up here.

I'm getting an error that my macOS version is not high enough to run MacGPT.

MacGPT is only supported on macOS Monterey and Ventura because it is using some of the latest APIs. Sorry about that!