I built a native macOS app that puts ChatGPT a keyboard shortcut away

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I recently built this little macOS app that makes ChatGPT feel like a native part of the OS. It runs in the background and is invoked by a keyboard shortcut that overlays a small window on top of whatever you're doing (even fullscreen video). I think it's super convenient and I use it many times every day for quick and spontaneous interactions. The app is totally free but requires an API key, so it can talk directly to the OpenAI API. There is no backend acting as middleman between the app and ChatGPT, so all use of the app is 100% private. Give it a try if you're interested, and I'd love to know what you think. I recently updated the app to support syntax highlighting for more than a dozen languages.

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Product HuntOn track for Day 1 leaderboard · Strong signals: mac, macos, chatgpt · Missing: agents, agent, cursor

97%97% predicted probability of success on Product Hunt, based on ML models trained on real launch data.

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Indie HackersFits the IH revenue-focused audience · Missing: supports, reddit linkedin, podcasting

65%65% predicted probability of success on Indie Hackers, based on ML models trained on real launch data.

TrustMRRLess likely to generate early MRR · Strong signals: video, way · Missing: mobile apps, ios, personal

39%39% predicted probability of success on TrustMRR, based on ML models trained on real launch data.

Hacker NewsMay not resonate with HN audience · Strong signals: ide, io · Missing: https docs, excited, just released

37%37% predicted probability of success on Hacker News, based on ML models trained on real launch data.

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AppSumoMay struggle as an AppSumo deal · Missing: plus, platform, intuitive

34%34% predicted probability of success on AppSumo, based on ML models trained on real launch data.

Acquire.comPre-revenue stage for this audience · Missing: arr, mrr, revenue

19%19% predicted probability of success on Acquire.com, based on ML models trained on real launch data.

BetaListMay not resonate with beta-testers · Strong signals: chat · Missing: web3, crypto, cryptocurrency

0%0% predicted probability of success on BetaList, based on ML models trained on real launch data.

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