A native macOS client for OpenAI's ChatGPT API, supporting GPT-4 Vision and Assistant API.
ChatTab
ChatTab: A Native macOS Client for ChatGPT
ChatTab is a dedicated macOS application designed to seamlessly integrate OpenAI's ChatGPT API into your workflow. With native support for GPT-4 Vision and Assistant API, it brings powerful AI capabilities directly to your Mac.
Key Features
- Native macOS Experience: Optimized for Apple's ecosystem with smooth performance and intuitive interface
- GPT-4 Vision Support: Process and analyze images directly through chat conversations
- Assistant API Integration: Create and manage custom AI assistants for specialized tasks
- Local Data Storage: Conversations remain on your device for enhanced privacy
- Keyboard Shortcuts: Efficient navigation with macOS-standard key commands
Why Choose ChatTab?
Unlike web-based alternatives, ChatTab offers a focused, distraction-free environment for interacting with ChatGPT. The application leverages macOS technologies like Metal acceleration for smooth rendering and system-wide accessibility features.
The Vision API support enables practical use cases such as:
- Analyzing screenshots or diagrams
- Extracting text from images
- Getting descriptions of visual content
Workflow Integration
ChatTab supports multiple conversation windows, allowing you to maintain separate discussion threads for different projects. The application remembers your conversation history while keeping all data local to your machine.
For developers and power users, the Assistant API functionality provides tools to create specialized AI agents with custom instructions, expanding the possibilities beyond standard chat interactions.
Available through the Mac App Store, ChatTab delivers regular updates that keep pace with OpenAI's API developments while maintaining the quality standards expected from native macOS software.