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ChatGPT Classic for Mac

OpenAI's previous ChatGPT desktop app

Quick answer: ChatGPT Classic is a AI tool for macOS. Install it with brew install --cask chatgpt-classic. The licence is not declared in Homebrew metadata. It has 470 Homebrew installs in the last 30 days.

What ChatGPT Classic is

ChatGPT Classic is a AI tool for macOS: openAI's previous ChatGPT desktop app.

It is distributed as a Homebrew cask, which installs a .app bundle into your Applications folder. Homebrew only automates the download and install step; the licence terms come from the vendor.

How to install ChatGPT Classic

  1. Open Terminal (press ⌘ + Space and type “Terminal”).
  2. If Homebrew is not installed yet, run the installer below once.
  3. Run brew install --cask chatgpt-classic.

Homebrew installer, if you need it:

Prefer a graphical installer? Download it from the official site. MacPicks never hosts or mirrors binaries — the Homebrew command always pulls from the vendor's own release.

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Frequently asked questions

How do I install ChatGPT Classic on Mac?

Run brew install --cask chatgpt-classic in Terminal. This requires Homebrew; if you do not have it, install it first with the command below.

Is ChatGPT Classic open source?

Homebrew's metadata does not declare a licence for this app, so the official site is the authoritative source.

Does ChatGPT Classic run on Apple silicon?

Yes, natively.

How popular is ChatGPT Classic?

It was installed 470 times in the last 30 days according to Homebrew analytics, ranking #1586 in this catalogue.

What version of ChatGPT Classic is current?

The latest packaged version is 1.2026.184,1784145287.