This enhancement builds on OpenAI's "work with apps" capability, launched in beta in November 2024, which allows the ChatGPT app to read code in various coding environments, reducing the need for manual code transfers. By enabling direct code editing, ChatGPT positions itself as a competitor to AI coding tools like Cursor and GitHub Copilot. OpenAI is also reportedly planning to launch a dedicated product to further support software engineering in the near future.
Key takeaways:
- OpenAI's ChatGPT app for macOS can now directly edit code in tools like Xcode, VS Code, and JetBrains.
- The "auto-apply" mode allows ChatGPT to make edits without additional clicks, available for ChatGPT Plus, Pro, and Team users.
- Direct code editing builds on the "work with apps" capability, minimizing the need to copy and paste code into ChatGPT.
- OpenAI plans to expand this feature to Enterprise, Edu, and free users next week, with Windows support coming soon.