MacGPT

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Introduction: ChatGPT on your Mac and Menubar
Added on: Jan 20, 2025
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MacGPT

What is MacGPT

MacGPT brings ChatGPT directly to your Mac, allowing you to access it from your menubar, textfields, or through a global popup. It supports both the ChatGPT website and native API integration, making it easy to interact with ChatGPT in various ways.

How to Use MacGPT

  1. Global: Activate the Global textfield that pops up in the middle of your screen to start chatting with ChatGPT.
  2. Inline: Type your trigger phrase and prompt in any textfield to let ChatGPT respond directly.
  3. Menubar: Access ChatGPT quickly from your menu bar, either through the website or natively with the API.
  4. Conversation Mode: Talk to ChatGPT without typing by using the conversation mode.

Use Cases of MacGPT

MacGPT is ideal for users who want quick and easy access to ChatGPT on their Mac, whether for writing assistance, coding help, or general conversation. It integrates seamlessly into your workflow, offering multiple ways to interact with ChatGPT.

Features of MacGPT

  • Global

    Access ChatGPT from anywhere on your Mac with a global textfield that pops up in the middle of your screen.

  • Inline

    Bring ChatGPT directly into your textfields by typing a trigger phrase and your prompt.

  • Menubar

    Quickly access ChatGPT from your menu bar, either through the website or natively with the API.

  • Web or Native

    Access the ChatGPT website in a native app or from your menubar without additional costs.

  • Easy Copying

    Copy a clear and readable transcript of your ChatGPT conversations.

  • Conversation Mode

    Talk to ChatGPT without typing, enabling fast and fun back-and-forth conversations.

FAQs from MacGPT

1

Can I use MacGPT with a ChatGPT Plus account?
Yes, you can. Just log in with your credentials to access GPT Plus features.
2

How can I use MacGPT with my OpenAI API key?
You can use MacGPT through the ChatGPT API for a nicer and faster experience. You will need to get your own OpenAI API key and connect a credit card to it.
3

MacGPT Inline doesn't work in [Insert App Name Here]!?
The MacGPT Inline feature does not work in some apps (e.g., Sublime Text, Notion, WhatsApp). The developer is looking into ways to solve this.
4

I added my API key and want to use GPT-4 but I get an error.
The GPT-4 API is currently only available through the API after signing up for a waiting list. Sign up through the OpenAI website to gain access.
5

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 due to the use of the latest APIs.
6

I'm having trouble connecting in the app with a proxy turned on.
MacGPT connects directly to the OpenAI servers, so it cannot control blocking by proxy servers.