ChatGPT for Mac adds opt-in Computer History feature, replacing Chronicle
OpenAI is giving ChatGPT and Codex a new way to learn from and remember how you use your Mac, even when that work happens outside the app.
OpenAI has introduced a new feature called Computer History for ChatGPT and Codex on Mac, which builds a searchable timeline from user activity across selected apps and websites. The feature is off by default and must be enabled by each user, providing control over which sources contribute to their history. This replaces OpenAI's experimental Chronicle feature, which relied on screenshots.
Computer History records interaction events through macOS accessibility features, including clicks, typing, keyboard shortcuts, and switching between apps. Users can choose which apps and websites contribute, pause collection, review or delete their history, and ask for past activities or summarize their day's work. The feature is available to ChatGPT Pro, Business, and Enterprise users, with Business and Enterprise administrators needing to enable access for workspace members.
Computer History excludes screenshots, screen recordings, microphone input, and system audio, while private browsing activity is also not captured. Users can inspect timeline entries, delete specific items, or clear activity from specific time frames. The feature temporarily stores interaction events on the Mac for up to 48 hours before processing and storing plain-text memory files locally until deleted.
OpenAI cautions that Computer History can increase prompt-injection risk from malicious content, recommending pausing collection during communication with others without their consent and excluding apps with sensitive information.
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