QuickGPT
QuickGPT is a tool that provides easy access to ChatGPT, a conversational artificial intelligence system, developed by OpenAI. QuickGPT can...
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What is QuickGPT?
QuickGPT is a native macOS application developed by Sindre Sorhus that provides easy access to the ChatGPT web UI from the menu bar, Dock, or via a customizable keyboard shortcut. It wraps the ChatGPT web interface with useful additional functionality, offering design tweaks to improve the user experience while maintaining privacy by having less system access than the official ChatGPT macOS app.
Key features include staying on top of other windows, launching at login, hiding the menu bar icon option, defaulting to GPT-4 (requires ChatGPT Plus), adding custom CSS and JavaScript, and the ability to share conversations with others. The app supports tabs when the macOS
QuickGPT pricing
Pricing model: Free
QuickGPT is a paid macOS application available for approximately $6 on Gumroad. Older versions (1.7.0 for macOS 15, 1.5.2 for macOS 14, and 1.4.11 for macOS 13) are free for everyone but will not run on newer macOS versions. The app requires a one-time purchase with no subscription, but no refunds are allowed. A 'Default to GPT-4' setting requires an existing ChatGPT Plus plan from OpenAI.
QuickGPT pros
- Access ChatGPT from menu bar instantly
- Keyboard shortcut for quick launching
- Dock integration for easy access
- Stays on top of other windows
- Launch at login option available
- Hide menu bar icon setting included
- Default to GPT-4 setting supported
- Design tweaks improve ChatGPT web UI
- Add custom CSS and JavaScript
- Share conversations with others
- Supports macOS tabs feature
- Less system access than official app
- Better for privacy-conscious users
- Web version gets features earlier
- Native app with web view
- Small 5.16 MB size
- 4.9/5 star rating from users
- 7,443 sales on Gumroad
QuickGPT cons
- Requires macOS 15 or later
- Not available on App Store
- No refunds allowed on Gumroad
- Does not support ChatGPT API
- Bug with Return key submission
- Web interface bugs not fixed
- Older versions won't run on new macOS
- Only works on Mac, not Windows
- No iOS version available
- Depends on ChatGPT web UI stability
Frequently asked questions about QuickGPT
I have a feature request, bug report, or some feedback
Click the feedback button in the app or send it directly to the developer through the provided contact link on the website.
The app does not show up in the menu bar
Try the troubleshooting steps provided on the website. This is a common issue that can usually be resolved by checking your macOS menu bar settings or restarting the app.
Why use this when ChatGPT has an official macOS app?
The web version used by QuickGPT sometimes gets features before the official macOS app. QuickGPT is just a browser wrapper with less system access than the official app, making it better for privacy-conscious people. It also supports tabs when you enable the 'prefer tabs' system setting.
Is the app native?
It is a native app with a web view. It adds a lot of extra functionality to the ChatGPT web UI, including menu bar access, keyboard shortcuts, window management, and design tweaks.
Why does it add a newline when pressing the Return key instead of submitting the prompt?
This is a bug in ChatGPT itself. The behavior changes when the window is narrow (sidebar becomes hidden). It also happens in Safari. The developer recommends reporting this bug to the ChatGPT team at [email protected].
Can you add a certain feature?
The developer is happy to consider feature requests. If the feature is about the web interface itself, the developer recommends also sending a request to the ChatGPT team since they control the web interface.
Can you fix a bug in the ChatGPT web interface?
The developer has fixed many bugs in the past, but OpenAI constantly changes the web interface, which breaks the fixes. It becomes too much wasted time, so bug reports should be sent to the OpenAI team instead.
Can you support the ChatGPT API?
The developer personally prefers the ChatGPT web UI because it's cheaper to pay monthly for unlimited use than to pay per token for the API. The app is built around the web UI rather than the API.
Why is this not in the App Store?
Apple generally rejects website wrappers even if they add useful additional functionality. Apple has also recently been rejecting any app with 'GPT' in the name, making App Store approval unlikely.
What macOS versions does QuickGPT support?
The current version requires macOS 15. Older free versions are available: 1.7.0 for macOS 15, 1.5.2 for macOS 14, and 1.4.11 for macOS 13. However, these older versions will not run on newer macOS versions.