ChatGPT Desktop App Gets Smarter with Third-Party App Integration and Expanded Windows Access

OpenAI has rolled out a game-changing update to its ChatGPT desktop app, making seamless AI-assisted workflows a reality. The new “Work with Apps” feature enables ChatGPT to integrate directly with popular third-party applications on Mac, offering a smarter and more efficient way to get work done.

With this update, ChatGPT can now interact directly with tools like VS Code, Xcode, Terminal, and iTerm2, allowing users to skip the hassle of copying and pasting. Instead, the AI gains a direct understanding of the code and context through connected apps, making tasks smoother and faster. For those juggling multiple tools, ChatGPT supports simultaneous connections, paving the way for complex, streamlined workflows. OpenAI has also hinted at plans to expand beyond developer tools, offering even more possibilities in the future.

Currently available in early beta for Plus and Team users, this feature will roll out to Enterprise and Education users in the coming weeks. Meanwhile, Windows users have reason to celebrate too: the ChatGPT desktop app is now fully accessible, complete with Advanced Voice Mode, convenient shortcuts, a companion window, and more.

Why is this update significant? It’s a big step toward AI that doesn’t just assist but truly works alongside us, integrating into our day-to-day tools. With rumors swirling about an upcoming “Operator” agent, this update feels like a glimpse into the future of intuitive, AI-powered workspaces.