MacGPT

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Research · Vendor site 2026-10-04

MacGPT puts ChatGPT on the Mac menu bar with global, inline, and menubar access to the ChatGPT website or native API mode. Features include conversation mode for voice chat, transcript copying, and MacGPT Inline triggers inside supported text fields using your OpenAI credentials.

Updated 2026-10-04View sources

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Free access: Download is offered on the site; native API mode requires your own OpenAI API key and billed provider usage.
API access: Native mode connects to the OpenAI API with your own key; ChatGPT Plus login is supported for web mode.

Is MacGPT right for you?

A good fit for

Mac users who want fast ChatGPT access from the menu bar, global hotkey, or inline triggers while working in other apps.

Before you choose

MacGPT Inline does not work in every third-party app, and API mode requires a connected OpenAI billing account.

ChatGPT from the menu bar

MacGPT wraps ChatGPT in a native Mac shell with global, inline, and voice modes so users can reach the model without keeping a browser tab open.

What it can do

Features & capabilities

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Capability	Value	Evidence	Checked
Global access	Site describes a global text field hotkey that opens ChatGPT from anywhere on the Mac.	Facts sourced	2026-10-04
Inline triggers	MacGPT Inline inserts ChatGPT responses directly into text fields when you type a configured trigger phrase.	Facts sourced	2026-10-04
Conversation mode	Conversation mode enables back-and-forth voice interaction without typing on the keyboard.	Facts sourced	2026-10-04

Understand the total cost

MacGPT pricing & plans

Pricing

Not listed

Official monthly price not confirmed

API: Native mode connects to the OpenAI API with your own key; ChatGPT Plus login is supported for web mode.

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The practical questions

Frequently asked questions

Can I use MacGPT with a ChatGPT Plus account?

The site FAQ states you can log in with ChatGPT Plus credentials to access Plus features through MacGPT.

How do I use MacGPT with my OpenAI API key?

FAQ guidance says native mode uses your own OpenAI API key with a credit card attached for API billing.

What is MacGPT used for?

Does MacGPT have a free plan?

Download is offered on the site; native API mode requires your own OpenAI API key and billed provider usage.. This record does not confirm an ongoing free plan.

How much does MacGPT cost?

A listed monthly price has not been confirmed. See the plan cards for entitlements, billing commitments and seat minimums.

Can I use MacGPT through an API?

Native mode connects to the OpenAI API with your own key; ChatGPT Plus login is supported for web mode.. API access and subscription access may have different terms; consult the linked sources.

What should I check before choosing it?

MacGPT Inline does not work in every third-party app, and API mode requires a connected OpenAI billing account.

Price history

No retained pricing changes yet. A current price alone does not establish a historical trend.

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