ChatGPT Revolutionizes Coding with “Work with Apps” Feature on macOS
OpenAI has unveiled a groundbreaking feature for its ChatGPT desktop app on macOS, enabling seamless integration with popular coding apps. This innovation, dubbed “Work with Apps,” streamlines the coding process by allowing ChatGPT to read and understand code within developer-focused apps.
Key Features:
– Automatic code context sharing with ChatGPT
– Support for VS Code, Xcode, TextEdit, Terminal, and iTerm2
– Enhanced collaboration for coding tasks
– Future expansion to text-based apps for writing tasks
How it Works:
OpenAI leverages the macOS accessibility API to enable ChatGPT to read text and translate it into actionable insights. For select apps, users may need to install a special extension. The feature sends up to 200 lines of code to ChatGPT alongside every prompt.
Limitations and Future Development:
While Work with Apps is a significant step toward agentic systems, it currently cannot write code directly into developer apps. OpenAI plans to expand the feature to other apps, with a focus on text-based applications.
Competitive Landscape:
Anthropic’s AI system, which analyzes desktop screenshots, offers a more general-purpose approach but faces challenges with speed and accuracy. OpenAI’s focused approach sets the stage for its rumored general-purpose AI agent, “Operator,” expected in early 2025.
Availability:
Work with Apps is available to Plus and Teams users, with rollout to Enterprise and Edu users in the coming weeks.
Conclusion:
ChatGPT’s Work with Apps feature revolutionizes the coding experience on macOS, enhancing productivity and collaboration. As OpenAI continues to push the boundaries of AI capabilities, developers can expect even more innovative solutions.
