How to Install and Run ChatGPT as a Windows App
ChatGPT is an artificial intelligence (AI) chatbot built on OpenAI’s large language models. It’s available as a web and mobile app, so you’ll need to either visit the site every time to access it or download it from the Google Play Store or the Apple App Store.
But what if you want to run ChatGPT as a Windows app? While no official Windows version is available yet, Microsoft Edge and Chrome let you use ChatGPT as a native Windows app. Here’s how you can run ChatGPT as a Windows app using Microsoft Edge, create a Chrome shortcut for the AI bot, and pin the ChatGPT app to the taskbar.
At the time of writing, OpenAI hasn’t released an official app for ChatGPT on the Chrome Web Store or the Microsoft Store. Please be cautious while searching for any purported ChatGPT app on these and other app marketplaces.
How to Run ChatGPT as a Windows App Using Edge
Microsoft Edge offers anInstall this site as an appfeature. It lets you run web pages as standalone native Windows apps. Since ChatGPT is only available as a web app, you could install the AI chatbot website as an app on your computer. It looks and works similarly to the web version, except you don’t see any web elements such as bookmarks, tabs, etc.
To add ChatGPT as a Windows app using Edge:
The ChatGPT app will auto-launch after the installation is complete. In theApp installeddialog, you can pin it to the taskbar and Start, create a desktop short and enable auto-start on device login. Select your preferences and clickAllow.
You can search and launch the app from the Start menu like any other application on your computer. Similar to the web version, ChatGPT will require you to sign in after the session expires. Once you’re in, you can chat, or exploresome cool things you can do with ChatGPT.
Since it is basically aprogressive web app(PWA), it also inherits a few browser features. For example, click thethree-dots menuin the app and head over toMore Toolsto access the Print, caste media to a device, zoom, and copy link feature.
To pin the ChatGPT app, press theWinkey and type ChatGPT. Right-click the app icon and selectPin to StartorTaskbar.
Uninstall the ChatGPT Web App on Edge
How to Add ChatGPT as a Windows App Using Chrome
Similar to Microsoft Edge, Chrome features a Create shortcut feature. You can add any site as a shortcut to use it as a native app. Here’s how to add ChatGPT as a shortcut using Chrome.
You can open the ChatGPT Chrome shortcut from the Start menu. Right-click on the Shortcut to add it to the Start menu and taskbar.
If you want to uninstall the Chrome shortcut for ChatGPT, here’s how to do it:
In addition to this, you caninstall websites as desktop apps on Windowsusing tools like WebCatalog. It allows you to turn web pages into desktop apps, organize them, and even switch between multiple accounts without logging out.
Run ChatGPT Natively Using an Unofficial Project
A developer on GitHub has posted an unofficial ChatGPT project which runs natively on the Windows computer. To use the app, you need to log in using the ChatGPT credentials. It works similarly to the AI chatbot web app but offers some additional features.
Since it is a third-party project, we recommend youcreate a restore pointto be able to undo the changes in case something goes awry.
Here’s how to run the unofficial ChatGPT project on Windows:
This unofficial client features a few handy features unavailable in the original app. For example, you can save and export any generated response in Markdown, image, and PDF format.
Furthermore, you can open itsControl Centerfrom thePreferencessection to customize the app. You can enable the app to always stay on top, change themes, and assign shortcuts.
To update the app, open theControl Centerand click the small loading icon beside theChatGPTversion section. ClickYesto install the update and relaunch the app to apply the changes.
If you decide to uninstall the app, it’s possible to do so from theSettingsapp:
Once done, you might also want to delete the setup file from the Downloads folder in File Explorer.
Install ChatGPT as a Windows App
Adding ChatGPT as a Windows app lets you access the app in a standalone window. This removes the hassle of visiting the site frequently to use the service.
In addition, it also removes the clutter around the web apps and browsers and offers a clean user interface with only necessary options.
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