MacGPT is a native macOS app that puts ChatGPT in the menu bar, in a global text field, and inside other apps' text fields, with voice conversation mode.
About
MacGPT is a free macOS application that gives Mac users several quick ways to reach ChatGPT without opening a browser tab. Built by Good Snooze, it addresses a simple friction point: chatting with an AI model usually means switching windows, copying text back and forth, and retyping prompts. MacGPT solves this by placing ChatGPT in the menu bar, in a pop-up text field available anywhere on the system, and even directly inside the text fields of other applications. It supports two connection modes — loading the ChatGPT website in a native window or connecting through the OpenAI API with a personal key — and adds extras such as full-conversation transcripts and a voice-based conversation mode. A companion iPhone app, GeePeeTee, extends the idea to mobile.
Key Features
Pricing & Fees
- Pricing: MacGPT is offered as a free download; GeePeeTee is also free, though subscriptions are listed as coming soon.
- System requirements: MacGPT runs only on macOS Monterey and Ventura, since it relies on APIs introduced in those versions.
- API key requirement for native mode: Native/API mode requires the user's own OpenAI API key with a credit card attached; GPT-4 access through the API was subject to OpenAI's waiting list.
- Proxy limitation: Because MacGPT connects directly to OpenAI's servers, connections may fail when a proxy is in use.
Who It's For
MacGPT suits Mac users who interact with ChatGPT frequently during the workday and want fewer context switches. Writers and editors can draft text inline inside documents, developers can query the model from the menu bar or global field, and students can use voice mode for hands-free study help. Anyone with a ChatGPT Plus account can log in with existing credentials, while users comfortable managing an OpenAI API key can enable the faster native mode. The companion GeePeeTee app serves the same audience on iPhone.
FAQ
What is MacGPT?MacGPT is a free macOS app by Good Snooze that provides access to ChatGPT through the menu bar, a system-wide pop-up text field, inline text generation, and a voice conversation mode.
Is MacGPT free?Yes, MacGPT is a free download, and the companion iPhone app GeePeeTee is also free, although subscriptions for GeePeeTee are listed as coming soon.
Can MacGPT be used with a ChatGPT Plus account?Yes, users can log in with their ChatGPT credentials and access the features included with their Plus subscription.
Which macOS versions does MacGPT support?MacGPT runs only on macOS Monterey and Ventura because it depends on newer system APIs; older versions of macOS are not supported.
Does MacGPT Inline work in every app?No, the developer states that Inline does not work in some applications, such as Sublime Text, Notion, and WhatsApp, and is investigating fixes.
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