Machato — A native macOS client for ChatGPT
Machato is a tiny ChatGPT client that supports all basic features, and more ! I was frustrated with other native implementations that focused on quick access but didn't give easy access to a history of what has been said. Since ChatGPT is a learning tool for me, I'm always ruffling through past conversations. The client supports markdown rendering as well as LaTeX. Feel free to try it out ! For those who see this thread early, you can use the promo code EARLY_BIRD to get a free lifetime license. Let me know if some aspects can be improved or if there are features you'd like to see…
Machato — A native macOS client for ChatGPT launched on April 6, 2023 with 68 votes, #1,267 of 4,853 launches that month and more than 90% of that year's launches. The site was still online in September 2026, 3 years on.
In plain words
Machato is a native macOS client for ChatGPT designed for users who need easy access to conversation history. It supports all basic ChatGPT features along with markdown rendering and LaTeX display. The client addresses frustration with other native implementations that prioritized quick access over historical reference, making it useful for those using ChatGPT as a learning tool. The lightweight application emphasizes accessible organization of past conversations.
written from the facts on this page · September 2026
From the sources
Machato is a native client for OpenAI's ChatGPT. It works just like any other instant messaging app, but on steroids !It supports many features:Granular control over the API's parameters: temperature, presence & frequency penalty, top probability, max tokens, etc.Conversation management: create as many distinct conversations as you want, keep their history, manage their configurations (model,
In the maker’s words, at launch
Machato is a tiny ChatGPT client that supports all basic features, and more ! I was frustrated with other native implementations that focused on quick access but didn't give easy access to a history of what has been said. Since ChatGPT is a learning tool for me, I'm always ruffling through past conversations. The…
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