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MacGPT

Free

Native macOS app with a global prompt and also a web UI wrapper.

FreeFree tier
Inputs: textOutputs: text
Type
Open Source
Visit Website GitHub (40 stars)

About MacGPT

MacGPT is a native macOS menubar app that brings ChatGPT to your fingertips. It offers multiple ways to interact: a global textfield that pops up anywhere, inline text replacement within any app, and direct menubar access. Users can choose between the ChatGPT website interface or native API mode using their own OpenAI API key. The app includes a conversation mode for hands-free voice interaction, easy conversation copying, and supports both ChatGPT Plus accounts and GPT-4 via the API (with waitlist access). Also available as a companion iPhone app called GeePeeTee. MacGPT requires macOS Monterey or Ventura.

Key Features

Global prompt textfield accessible from anywhere on macOS
Inline typing: trigger ChatGPT directly in any textfield
Menubar access to ChatGPT website or native API mode
Easy copying of entire conversations as readable transcripts
Conversation mode for voice-based back-and-forth chats
Supports ChatGPT Plus accounts and GPT-4 API (with waitlist)
Free and open source
Companion iPhone app GeePeeTee available

Pros & Cons

Pros
  • Seamless integration into macOS with multiple access points
  • Free to use with OpenAI account (website mode) or own API key
  • Voice conversation mode for natural interaction
  • Supports ChatGPT Plus subscription features
  • Open source with active development
Cons
  • Inline feature does not work in some apps (e.g., Sublime Text, Notion, WhatsApp)
  • Requires macOS Monterey or Ventura (not compatible with older versions)
  • Native API mode requires user to obtain and manage own OpenAI API key
  • GPT-4 API access requires signing up for a waitlist
  • May have connectivity issues when using a proxy

Best For

Quickly ask questions or get writing assistance from anywhere on MacGenerate text inline without leaving your current appHands-free voice conversations with ChatGPTAccess ChatGPT via the menubar for fast referenceUse with own API key for a faster, native experience

FAQ

Can I use MacGPT with a ChatGPT Plus account?
Yes, just log in with your ChatGPT Plus credentials to access GPT-4 and other Plus features.
How can I use MacGPT with my OpenAI API key?
In the native mode, you need to get your own OpenAI API key and connect a credit card to it. Use the API key in MacGPT settings.
MacGPT Inline doesn't work in some apps. Why?
Inline does not work in apps like Sublime Text, Notion, and WhatsApp. The developer is looking into solutions.
I added my API key and want to use GPT-4 but get an error.
GPT-4 API access is currently limited. You need to sign up for the GPT-4 API waiting list through OpenAI's website.
I'm getting an error that my macOS version is not high enough.
MacGPT requires macOS Monterey or Ventura due to use of the latest system APIs.