Enhanced ChatGPT Functionality for macOS Users
OpenAI has significantly upgraded its ChatGPT application for macOS, now featuring compatibility with Apple Notes and numerous widely used third-party applications. This enhancement follows last month’s update, which allowed the AI to read content on-screen from selected Mac programs.
Broader Application Integration
This latest update is poised to increase ChatGPT’s accessibility and utility not just for everyday users but also for developers utilizing macOS platforms. The AI can now seamlessly interact within applications like Notion and Quip, as well as in major development environments such as BBEdit, Android Studio, and a variety of JetBrains IDEs.
Moreover, developers benefit from additional support across various Integrated Development Environments (IDEs), including popular Visual Studio Code variants (like VSCodium and Cursor) along with terminal applications such as Prompt and Warp. The AI is capable of analyzing code across multiple open apps simultaneously, delivering improvement suggestions without the need for copying or pasting information manually.
User Control Over App Access
OpenAI emphasizes that users retain complete control over which applications ChatGPT can access. Furthermore, all data processing adheres to OpenAI’s stringent privacy standards identical to those governing regular conversational history within the app. It’s important to note that this expanded functionality is exclusively available to paying members—encompassing tiers such as ChatGPT Plus, Pro, Team, Enterprise, and Educational subscribers.
Setting Up App Interactions with ChatGPT
To begin using ChatGPT alongside supported apps effectively:
- Navigating through the settings in your ChatGPT interface; enable the “Work with Apps” option.
- Select necessary permissions via “Manage Apps.”
- Once set up correctly: open any compatible application like Apple Notes while having ChatGPT active.
- Invoke the chat bar by pressing Option + Shift + 1 on your keyboard or utilize hands-free voice commands when in advanced voice mode for convenience.
The hands-free feature enhances usability by allowing users to directly communicate their requests without needing manual input. OpenAI recently showcased this capability through an example involving holiday planning where it suggested songs and event ideas using a festive Santa persona voice.
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The upgraded version of the ChatGPT application tailored specifically for macOS users can be downloaded directly from OpenAI’s official website!
