🤖 Access ChatGPT on your Mac, Instantly
Tags: chatgpt, productivity, ai, macbook
Published: 2024-01-18 05:45:03

ChatGPT is truly an amazing breakthrough in the field of artificial intelligence. Its ability to generate human-like responses in real-time, engaging with users in natural conversations, is nothing short of extraordinary.

Once you’ve experienced ChatGPT, there’s no turning back. It won’t be long before you find yourself relying on ChatGPT multiple times throughout the day. While OpenAI offers a web interface for accessing and using ChatGPT, when you become a frequent user, you’ll seek a more convenient and efficient way to access it. In this article, we will delve into a simpler and faster method to access ChatGPT on your Mac. To achieve this, we will explore the process of downloading a third-party app (Griv) and setting it up. By following these few steps, you’ll be ready to effortlessly enjoy the benefits of ChatGPT on your Mac.

### Step 1: Download Griv

Navigate to [https://grivhq.com](https://grivhq.com) and download the app.

### Step 2: Start Griv

Search for Griv in Spotlight (⌘+space) and open it. It might hide itself the first time you start it (by design), but you can always invoke it with the hotkey at any time. The default hotkey is ‘⌥+Space’ (Option+Space).

### Step 3: Create an OpenAI account

Navigate to the OpenAI website and create an account. If you already have an OpenAI account, you may skip this step.

[https://platform.openai.com/signup](https://platform.openai.com/signup)

### Step 4: Recharge your OpenAI account

Recharge your OpenAl account at the link below. If you’re unsure of the amount, it is recommended to start with $5.

[https://platform.openai.com/account/billing/overview](https://platform.openai.com/account/billing/overview)

> _This step is necessary only if your credit balance is $0 (check your credit balance [here](https://platform.openai.com/account/billing/overview)). If you already have credit balance in your OpenAI account, you may skip this step._

![Billing Setting](https://dev-to-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/uploads/articles/3segka8z39m4hsef4u4g.png)

### Step 5: Create a new OpenAI secret key

Generate a new secret key at the link below. If you already have a key, you may skip this step.

[https://platform.openai.com/api-keys](https://platform.openai.com/api-keys)


![API Key](https://dev-to-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/uploads/articles/1bz04h1vizkq5h9567k4.png)

### Step 6: Add your OpenAI key in Griv

- Open Griv (the default shortcut is ‘⌥+Space’). If that doesn’t work, it is likely that Griv is not running on your Mac. Refer to “Step 2” above and follow the instructions to start it. Once it is running, you can return to this step.

- Hit the ‘Menu’ button (⋮) and select ‘Settings’.

![Navigate To Settings](https://dev-to-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/uploads/articles/a0db0j6h0f2iuhwwn5nh.png)

- Paste your OpenAI key, then remember to click ‘Save’.

![Settings](https://dev-to-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/uploads/articles/83ulrsdzvvtdegk8av9y.png)

### Step 7: You’re all set!

ChatGPT is now available whenever you need it. Use the hotkey to invoke Griv anytime and unleash your productivity.

> _Pro tip, you can change the hotkey in the ‘Settings’ section if you’d like._

In case you have any problem in setting up Griv, you can contact their team at `support@starlabs.ai`.