ChatGPT will be a keyboard shortcut away, thanks to this PowerToys plugin
A new plugin is in the works that places ChatGPT within PowerToys Run.
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What you need to know
ChatGPT is one of the hottest topics in tech right now. One thing that developers and companies are racing to do is find ways to improve access toChatGPT. A new plugin for PowerToys will allow people to use the chatbot without having to open their browser. It’s in its early stages right now, but it looks like a quick way to jump into ChatGPT from your desktop.
The plugin integrates with PowerToys Run, which is a launcher that can be used to search for files, folders, and apps. Our Managing Editor Richard Devine likes touse PowerToys Run instead of the Windows 11 Start menu.
Simone Franco is the developer behind the ChatGPT plugin. That name may sound familiar, as Franco also makesWSATools, an app that makes it easier to sideload Android apps onto Windows 11.
Franco shared some background of how the plugin came to be on theGitHub page for PowerToys:
“Hi there again! This is Simone, a few weeks ago I tweeted about a small prototype plugin I wrote in just 2 hours to have ChatGPT integrated into PowerToys Run.
Clint sent me a PM later that day and we had an amazing talk about making this real and public as a Community Plugin, so here I am!”
To use the ChatGPT plugin, you’ll need to have your ownOpenAI API key.
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The project is very much in its early days. Franco mentioned to me that the UI isn’t finalized. He also invited people to contribute to the project or share thoughts on its developmentthrough GitHub.
PowerToys | Free at GitHub
This app is a collection of tools that enhance your experience on Windows. It includes utilities for managing windows on your screen, batch renaming files, managing keyboard shortcuts, and much more. It will also have a plug for ChatGPT in the future through PowerToys Run.
Sean Endicott is a tech journalist at Windows Central, specializing in Windows, Microsoft software, AI, and PCs. He’s covered major launches, from Windows 10 and 11 to the rise of AI tools like ChatGPT. Sean’s journey began with the Lumia 740, leading to strong ties with app developers. Outside writing, he coaches American football, utilizing Microsoft services to manage his team. He studied broadcast journalism at Nottingham Trent University and is active on X @SeanEndicott_ and Threads @sean_endicott_.
