Mac menubar app
FreeChatGPT for Mac, living in your menubar.
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Inputs: textOutputs: text
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About Mac menubar app
ChatGPT for Mac is a simple, open-source menubar application that brings OpenAI's ChatGPT directly to your desktop. It lives in the macOS menubar and can be quickly accessed via a keyboard shortcut (Cmd+Shift+G on Mac, Ctrl+Shift+G on Windows). The app is built with Electron and is available for download as a DMG file for both Apple Silicon and Intel Macs. It was created by developer vincelwt and is now archived (read-only).
Key Features
Lives in the macOS menubar for quick access
Global keyboard shortcut: Cmd+Shift+G (Mac) or Ctrl+Shift+G (Win)
Open source and free to use
Built with Electron
Available as DMG for Apple Silicon (Arm64) and Intel Macs
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Free and open source
- Lightweight and easy to set up
- Provides instant access to ChatGPT via menubar
- Supports both Apple Silicon and Intel Macs
Cons
- Repository is archived (no longer maintained)
- No official Windows binary (must build from source)
- Requires an OpenAI account to use ChatGPT
- Basic functionality, no advanced features like plugins or history
- Only available for macOS (with limited Windows support)
Best For
Quickly ask ChatGPT questions without switching windowsUse ChatGPT as a desktop assistant from the menubarAccess ChatGPT on Mac with a keyboard shortcut
FAQ
Is ChatGPT for Mac free?
Yes, the app is completely free and open source. You only need an OpenAI account to use ChatGPT.
How do I open ChatGPT for Mac?
After installing, you can open it from the menubar or use the keyboard shortcut Cmd+Shift+G (Mac) or Ctrl+Shift+G (Windows).
Is ChatGPT for Mac still maintained?
No, the repository was archived by the owner on June 17, 2025, and is now read-only.
Can I use ChatGPT for Mac on Windows?
There is no official Windows binary, but you can clone the repository and build it yourself using npm install and electron-forge.