Recently, OpenAI announced an important update to its macOS version of ChatGPT application, and launched a new feature that allows developers to directly interact and code edit with ChatGPT in integrated development environments (IDEs) such as Xcode and VS Code. The launch of this feature is aimed at improving the coding efficiency of developers and simplifying their programming process.
With the continuous advancement of technology, the working environment of developers is also evolving. After this update, users only need to call out ChatGPT through the shortcut key CMD+Z, and the system will automatically recognize the currently active editor and be able to provide corresponding help according to the context. This means that when writing code, developers can talk to ChatGPT in real time, adjust and optimize the code, and even adjust the color settings of the file, which greatly improves the development experience.
The update also introduces an "automatic application" mode, allowing ChatGPT to directly edit code without additional user authorization. The implementation of this feature allows developers to focus more on creation rather than repeatedly switching between tools. The video shared by Alexander Embiricos, a team member of OpenAI, on social media, shows the actual operation of this feature, and the effect is very significant.
Currently, the update is open to ChatGPT's Plus, Pro and Team users, while Enterprise, Education and Free users will receive support for this feature next week. In addition, Windows users will experience this feature "soon". OpenAI plans to gradually expand this convenient feature to more Mac applications and launch it to all Mac desktop users, including free users. It can be foreseeable that ChatGPT is expected to become a more comprehensive desktop assistant in the future, helping developers complete their work more efficiently.
At the same time, the industry is also looking forward to Apple launching smarter Siri AI to help developers better handle Xcode projects, but it is reported that Siri, which has dialogue capabilities, may not be released until 2027.