"ChatGPT Now Edits Code Directly on macOS"
Hey, if you're a macOS user, you're in for a treat! The latest version of the ChatGPT app now lets you edit code directly in your favorite developer tools like Xcode, VS Code, and JetBrains. And guess what? You can even turn on an "auto-apply" mode, so ChatGPT can make those edits without you having to lift a finger. Pretty cool, right?
If you're a subscriber to ChatGPT Plus, Pro, or Team, you can start using this nifty feature right away—just update your macOS app. OpenAI says that they'll roll out code editing to Enterprise, Edu, and free users next week, so keep an eye out for that.
Alexander Embiricos, who's part of OpenAI's product team working on desktop software, mentioned on X that the ChatGPT app for Windows will also get this direct code editing feature soon. So, Windows users, don't feel left out!
ChatGPT for macOS can now edit code directly in IDEs. Available to Plus, Pro, and Team users. pic.twitter.com/WPB2RMP0tj
— OpenAI Developers (@OpenAIDevs) March 6, 2025
This new feature builds on OpenAI's "work with apps" capability, which they launched in beta back in November 2024. It lets the ChatGPT app for macOS read code in a bunch of dev-focused environments, so you don't have to keep copying and pasting code into ChatGPT.
With this direct code editing, ChatGPT is now going head-to-head with other popular AI coding tools like Cursor and GitHub Copilot. And word on the street is that OpenAI is planning to launch a dedicated product for software engineering in the near future.
AI coding assistants are all the rage these days. A recent GitHub poll found that most developers are using AI tools in some way. And Jared Friedman, a partner at Y Combinator, said that a quarter of the startups in their W25 batch have 95% of their codebases generated by AI. That's pretty wild!
But, of course, there are some downsides to using AI for coding. A survey from Harness found that developers spend more time debugging AI-generated code and dealing with security issues compared to code written by humans. And a Google report pointed out that while AI can speed up code reviews and improve documentation, it can also mess with delivery stability. So, it's a bit of a trade-off.
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RoyWhite
April 10, 2025 at 12:00:00 AM GMT
ChatGPT on macOS with direct code editing? Genius! It's super handy for quick fixes in Xcode and VS Code. The auto-apply mode is a bit risky though, had it mess up my code once. But overall, it's a solid tool for devs on Mac!
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WilliamYoung
April 9, 2025 at 12:00:00 AM GMT
macOSで直接コードを編集できるChatGPT、天才的！XcodeやVS Codeでのクイックフィックスに超便利です。ただ、オート適用モードは少しリスクがありますね、一度コードをメチャクチャにされました。それでも、Macの開発者にとっては良いツールです！
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AndrewHernández
April 10, 2025 at 12:00:00 AM GMT
macOS에서 직접 코드를 편집할 수 있는 ChatGPT, 천재적이야! Xcode와 VS Code에서 빠른 수정에 정말 편리해. 다만, 자동 적용 모드는 조금 위험해, 한 번 코드를 엉망으로 만들었어. 그래도 Mac 개발자에게는 좋은 도구야!
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AlbertAllen
April 9, 2025 at 12:00:00 AM GMT
ChatGPT no macOS com edição direta de código? Gênio! É super útil para correções rápidas no Xcode e VS Code. O modo de aplicação automática é um pouco arriscado, já mexeu com meu código uma vez. Mas no geral, é uma ferramenta sólida para desenvolvedores no Mac!
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RalphJohnson
April 8, 2025 at 12:00:00 AM GMT
¿ChatGPT en macOS con edición directa de código? ¡Genial! Es súper útil para correcciones rápidas en Xcode y VS Code. El modo de aplicación automática es un poco arriesgado, una vez me desordenó el código. Pero en general, es una herramienta sólida para desarrolladores en Mac!
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CarlGonzalez
April 8, 2025 at 12:00:00 AM GMT
This ChatGPT update is a lifesaver for macOS users! Editing code directly in Xcode and VS Code is super smooth, though the auto-apply mode can be a bit too eager at times. Still, it's a huge time-saver for developers. Anyone else using this yet?
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Hey, if you're a macOS user, you're in for a treat! The latest version of the ChatGPT app now lets you edit code directly in your favorite developer tools like Xcode, VS Code, and JetBrains. And guess what? You can even turn on an "auto-apply" mode, so ChatGPT can make those edits without you having to lift a finger. Pretty cool, right?
If you're a subscriber to ChatGPT Plus, Pro, or Team, you can start using this nifty feature right away—just update your macOS app. OpenAI says that they'll roll out code editing to Enterprise, Edu, and free users next week, so keep an eye out for that.
Alexander Embiricos, who's part of OpenAI's product team working on desktop software, mentioned on X that the ChatGPT app for Windows will also get this direct code editing feature soon. So, Windows users, don't feel left out!
ChatGPT for macOS can now edit code directly in IDEs. Available to Plus, Pro, and Team users. pic.twitter.com/WPB2RMP0tj
— OpenAI Developers (@OpenAIDevs) March 6, 2025
This new feature builds on OpenAI's "work with apps" capability, which they launched in beta back in November 2024. It lets the ChatGPT app for macOS read code in a bunch of dev-focused environments, so you don't have to keep copying and pasting code into ChatGPT.
With this direct code editing, ChatGPT is now going head-to-head with other popular AI coding tools like Cursor and GitHub Copilot. And word on the street is that OpenAI is planning to launch a dedicated product for software engineering in the near future.
AI coding assistants are all the rage these days. A recent GitHub poll found that most developers are using AI tools in some way. And Jared Friedman, a partner at Y Combinator, said that a quarter of the startups in their W25 batch have 95% of their codebases generated by AI. That's pretty wild!
But, of course, there are some downsides to using AI for coding. A survey from Harness found that developers spend more time debugging AI-generated code and dealing with security issues compared to code written by humans. And a Google report pointed out that while AI can speed up code reviews and improve documentation, it can also mess with delivery stability. So, it's a bit of a trade-off.
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April 10, 2025 at 12:00:00 AM GMT
ChatGPT on macOS with direct code editing? Genius! It's super handy for quick fixes in Xcode and VS Code. The auto-apply mode is a bit risky though, had it mess up my code once. But overall, it's a solid tool for devs on Mac!
0
April 9, 2025 at 12:00:00 AM GMT
macOSで直接コードを編集できるChatGPT、天才的！XcodeやVS Codeでのクイックフィックスに超便利です。ただ、オート適用モードは少しリスクがありますね、一度コードをメチャクチャにされました。それでも、Macの開発者にとっては良いツールです！
0
April 10, 2025 at 12:00:00 AM GMT
macOS에서 직접 코드를 편집할 수 있는 ChatGPT, 천재적이야! Xcode와 VS Code에서 빠른 수정에 정말 편리해. 다만, 자동 적용 모드는 조금 위험해, 한 번 코드를 엉망으로 만들었어. 그래도 Mac 개발자에게는 좋은 도구야!
0
April 9, 2025 at 12:00:00 AM GMT
ChatGPT no macOS com edição direta de código? Gênio! É super útil para correções rápidas no Xcode e VS Code. O modo de aplicação automática é um pouco arriscado, já mexeu com meu código uma vez. Mas no geral, é uma ferramenta sólida para desenvolvedores no Mac!
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April 8, 2025 at 12:00:00 AM GMT
¿ChatGPT en macOS con edición directa de código? ¡Genial! Es súper útil para correcciones rápidas en Xcode y VS Code. El modo de aplicación automática es un poco arriesgado, una vez me desordenó el código. Pero en general, es una herramienta sólida para desarrolladores en Mac!
0
April 8, 2025 at 12:00:00 AM GMT
This ChatGPT update is a lifesaver for macOS users! Editing code directly in Xcode and VS Code is super smooth, though the auto-apply mode can be a bit too eager at times. Still, it's a huge time-saver for developers. Anyone else using this yet?
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